What is the theme of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon?
MAJOR THEMES An overarching theme of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon is the classic literary conflict of man versus nature. Much of the novel is focused on Trisha’s struggles in facing the challenges of the wilderness without the comforts and conveniences of modern civilization.
What genre is The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon?
Horror fiction
How many pages in The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon?
224
Where does The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon take place?
Maine
How old is Trisha in The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon?
9-year-old
Is The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon scary?
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon (1999) is a psychological horror novel by American writer Stephen King. In 2004, a pop-up book adaptation was released with design by Kees Moerbeek and illustration by Alan Dingman. A film adaptation to be produced by Chris Romero was announced in 2019.
Why did Stephen King write The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon?
And in 1999, Stephen King suddenly decided that he wanted to publish a slim (for King) 244-page book called The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. At the time, Gordon was a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, and his new publisher, Scribner, probably decided that this was just a sports itch their new acquisition needed to scratch.
How long is the Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon?
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
| First edition cover | |
|---|---|
| Author | Stephen King |
| Publication date | April 6, 1999 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 224 |
What happens in The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon?
Synopsis. The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon is a short novel written by Stephen King. The story follows a 9 year old girl who finds herself lost in the woods after straying from her arguing mother and brother to pee. She continues to wander around the woods for nine days, trying to find her way out.
When Was The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon published?
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