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Tina asked this question about Doctor Sleep (The Shining, #2):
Does anybody know why Jack Torrance on the first page of the novel is called "John" Torrance? Towards the end there is one more time mention of John Torrance instead of Jack. Did I miss something?
Pete My only guess is that a lot of men named John often go by "Jack" as a nickname. JFK is the best example. …moreMy only guess is that a lot of men named John often go by "Jack" as a nickname. JFK is the best example. (less)
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Doctor Sleep
by Stephen King (Goodreads Author)
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