- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks (4 Oct 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340952385
- ISBN-13: 978-0340952382
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 129,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Stephen King has been for so long the master of the thick blockbuster horror paperback that it is salutary to be reminded of the quieter writer of shorter, tighter stories that he also is. His new novella could hardly be simpler--a nine-year-old girl, smart and resourceful, gets herself lost in the deep woods when she strays off the path for a moment and struggles to survive with a little food, not especially sensible clothing and a Walkman. One of the threats dogging Trisha is her imagination--she is an smart enough child to know how much trouble she is in and gradually to personify the wasps, and midges and dangerous animals, as a God of the Lost. And that imagination is also her strongest resource--she has a baseball cap signed by the Red Sox pitcher Tom Gordon, which becomes her talisman. This is a story of almost pure sentiment and suspense; King has always had fascinating insight into the minds of children and a command of detail that makes him the ideal writer of certain sorts of shipwreck. The almost minimal material here--a single character, what she has on her, and deep woods--make this one of his most gripping and compulsive tales. --Roz Kaveney
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'Vintage King' (Independent on Sunday )
'Moving, gripping. One of his best...A literary home run' (Mirror )
'Utterly compulsive, bears ample witness to King's mastery of his craft' (Mail on Sunday )
'King writing at his compelling best' (Express on Sunday )
'Moving, gripping. One of his best...A literary home run' (Mirror )
'Utterly compulsive, bears ample witness to King's mastery of his craft' (Mail on Sunday )
'King writing at his compelling best' (Express on Sunday )
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My shelves seem to be weighed under with books - and at least two of them with King -so I was somewhat reluctant to read a story which the back cover described as having a basis in baseball. Ok I'd bought the book -I buy a lot - Im a collector. So it sat on the shelf for a while and every now and then I'd pick it up - toy with the idea of reading it and go on to something more 'substantial'.
Guess what? No big surprise - when I eventually got round to reading it I found I was once again drawn into Kings world - but with a difference. Tom Gordon has structure - simplicity and above all else a satisfying conclusion.
Too many of Kings books - much as love them - seem to flounder with plot and constructive endings.He seems to love the idea of the story but seem unable to resolve it for the reader.
This is why the short story is his medium in my opinion. He can plot and write vivid desciptions and not let his pen wander.
And this book is basically a novella - it deals with one very simple idea and works on it and grows it organically.
Sure it mentions baseball but its got nothing to do with the story which at its heart is about courage - fear and overcoming the odds.
You know what its about - so I wont spoil the detail. It's Kings best read in a long time - a mature read that made me -a 36 year old man - well up and almost - i said almost shed a tear.
Read it.
Guess what? No big surprise - when I eventually got round to reading it I found I was once again drawn into Kings world - but with a difference. Tom Gordon has structure - simplicity and above all else a satisfying conclusion.
Too many of Kings books - much as love them - seem to flounder with plot and constructive endings.He seems to love the idea of the story but seem unable to resolve it for the reader.
This is why the short story is his medium in my opinion. He can plot and write vivid desciptions and not let his pen wander.
And this book is basically a novella - it deals with one very simple idea and works on it and grows it organically.
Sure it mentions baseball but its got nothing to do with the story which at its heart is about courage - fear and overcoming the odds.
You know what its about - so I wont spoil the detail. It's Kings best read in a long time - a mature read that made me -a 36 year old man - well up and almost - i said almost shed a tear.
Read it.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read the synopsis of this book I was prepared for an average, good old read. After the first couple of pages I realised I was absolutely hooked! How on earth an author can take such a simple tale and turn it into one of the most riveting reads in quite a while is beyond me. What a talent. I knew, of course that Stephen King was a master writer but his ability with so many different types of scenarios is incredible. You gradually become one with the lost little girl in the woods. You share all her fears all her hopes. It is definitely one of those books that is un-put-down-able. I was riveted from the first page to the last. Give yourself a real treat but do put aside some time for this as you will just not want to leave it alone until you come to the final conclusion!
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is one of my favourite books ever. It's scary, profound, touching, addictive, and has the most creepy villain I have seen in a long time - Praise the God of the Lost!
Trisha's tale does not seem very actractive when you think about the basic idea: A 9-year-old baseball fan gets lost in the woods, and turns to her walkman for some company while something watches her. However, this is King, my friends, and it becomes an astonishing tale of survival and mistery when elements like Trisha' s imagination and some philosophical topics are added. It made me think, it made me feel for the character, it kept me hooked. It's one of his best.
Trisha's tale does not seem very actractive when you think about the basic idea: A 9-year-old baseball fan gets lost in the woods, and turns to her walkman for some company while something watches her. However, this is King, my friends, and it becomes an astonishing tale of survival and mistery when elements like Trisha' s imagination and some philosophical topics are added. It made me think, it made me feel for the character, it kept me hooked. It's one of his best.
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great!
Not one of his best books but gripping all the same.It is the type of book that makes you feel like you are really there.
Published 1 month ago by Miss S N McConnell
My Favourite
I have all of Stephen Kings books in HB, this is one of my favourites of his, also if your new to SK this would be a good book to start with. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mark Barraclough
A very good read
This is the second time i have read this book and it is very gripping indeed. I have now passed it on to my 17yr old son to read. This will be his first Stephen King book.
Published 5 months ago by SuzieB
Worth a read.
This was my first King novel and despite being warned that it was 'not one of his best' by hardened King fans, I decided to give it a go. I really enjoyed it for the most part. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Earth Angel
A beautifully crafted, gritty and addictive novel, (for me) let down...
Nine year old Tricia gets lost in the woods (whilst taking a pee), and starts to walk deeper and deeper into the backwoods of America. Read more
Published 8 months ago by ric03
The Girl who loved swatting bugs...
If ever I have read a book that should never have been written, this is it. The whole story could easily be reduced to 20 or 30 pages. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Bridgey
Favourite King book so far
I have so far read 5 books by Stephen King (Christine, Pet Semetary, The Colorado Kid, UR, and now this), and enjoyed all of them immensely bar UR. Read more
Published 12 months ago by G. N. Sivalingam
brill public relations
well done wiggly worm, the book i received was in good condition but because it wasn't in the condition stated i offered a full refund and told to keep book, excellent public... Read more
Published 13 months ago by col 67
Making the most of a good idea
The 'product review' for this book is bang on so give it a whizz.
For my part, I am not a great fan of Stephen King based on reading 3 previous books of his: Cujo,... Read more
For my part, I am not a great fan of Stephen King based on reading 3 previous books of his: Cujo,... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mark Slattery
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