The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon

What is the author's style in The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King?

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The language in The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon is easily accessible to readers of all educational levels without being either simplistic or plain. Stephen King's popularity rests partially on his knack for making his characters sound very human through the words he puts into their mouths. Trisha's vocabulary is that of a nine-year-old girl, and her cute catch-phrases sound like the language a nine-year-old would use. And yet with this limited and immature vocabulary, King still manages to convey Trisha's deepening maturity, along with the profound convictions she acquires through her journey. Thus the language in the novel is artfully deceptive. Stephen King has a powerful talent for conveying plot, structure, and even subtle shades of emotions with resonant prose that is both fun and easy to read. He also displays a strong knowledge of human nature through his dialogue, which rings true regardless of whether he is writing for a nine-year-old or for a professional baseball player. This is partly why suspension of disbelief comes so easily for readers of Stephen King books, for despite the fantastical nature of his storylines, his characters resonate humanity and the dialogue is always appropriate to each character's age, life experience, and cultural background.