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The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
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Book Brief
320
Novel • Fiction
Appalachian Trail • 1990s
1999
Adult
14-18 years
970L
Super Short Summary
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King follows nine-year-old Trisha McFarland, who becomes lost in the woods while on a family hike and struggles to survive with limited supplies. As she navigates the wilderness, she relies on her imagination and the will to survive, drawing strength from her idol, Red Sox pitcher Tom Gordon. Trisha faces increasingly dire circumstances, including illness and hallucinations, before ultimately finding her way to safety.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Unnerving
Challenging
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King receives praise for its gripping narrative and insightful character development. Reviewers applaud King's ability to evoke terror through psychological tension rather than supernatural elements. Criticisms focus on a slow middle section and a somewhat predictable conclusion, but overall, it’s a compelling survival story.
Who Should Read The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon?
Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers mixed with survival tales will appreciate The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King. Fans of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen for its rugged survival elements and The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold for its introspective journey may find this book equally compelling.
171,669 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
320
Novel • Fiction
Appalachian Trail • 1990s
1999
Adult
14-18 years
970L
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