- Hardcover: 672 pages
- Publisher: Viking; First Edition edition (25 Oct 1984)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0670691992
- ISBN-13: 978-0670691999
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.7 x 5.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 132,390 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Chilling horror story or fantastic journey through a strange world...the book works like...well, like magic' (Mirror )
'A classic...a journey to rival the greatest adventure stories ever told...rare and dazzling' (New York Daily News ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
'A classic...a journey to rival the greatest adventure stories ever told...rare and dazzling' (New York Daily News ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Twelve-year-old Jack Sawyer braves the mysterious dangers of the Territories, a surreal parallel world, in his quest--across the United States-for the Talisman, the only hope for his dying mother and for his own survival.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I would recommend this to anyone who has ever had any sense of imagination at all. This book is suited to all, fans of fantasy, fans of horror fans of either of the two authors. It is a perfect blending of genres which never fails to leave an impression. Its characters are brilliantly developed throughout, but its Jack Sawyers brilliant blend of heroism yet still just a boy that keeps you hooked to see what will hapeen to him next. As much as i do love this book however i will be honest, I would not have bothered with it had it not been for another Stephen King fantasy epic... The Dark Tower, I had heard of this books sequel "Black House" and decided I wanted to read it (and Ive yet to do so) but i then discovered Black House was a sequel to another called The Talisman, so i decided to go on and read that first. It was a great move, and this book actually compares well to The Tower itself. Other than that all I can do is say again, Read this book, fans of fantasy fans of King I urge you, you need this book in your life!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In my mind, to start with, I pictured Jack Sawyer as a very young boy. As the book goes further into his adventures I could sense him growing into a young man, and felt drawn into this and the other world with him, meeting strange creatures and characters. I just couldn't put this book down, and would recommend it to any lovers of fantasy.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a gorgeous book. The characters are utterly compelling, the worlds are rich and well described, the good guys are loveable but real, the bad guys are eminently despicable. Osmond scared the hell out of me, and Wolf absolutely broke my heart. Morgan of Orris is an incredible presence, underused but all the more terrifying when he does appear. I recommend this book to anyone over the age of 12.
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Best book ever.
I've just finished this book which my dad has been recommending to me for years. I found it an absolutely amazing read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Richie
absolutely amazing!
what a team up!
i would defrinitely buy this one!
i have read this because a friend of mine has a copy and i definitely thinks it's a good buy and would add this up on... Read more
i would defrinitely buy this one!
i have read this because a friend of mine has a copy and i definitely thinks it's a good buy and would add this up on... Read more
Published 5 months ago by shopper
A tremendous feat of the imagination
I thought that this was a terrific read. It's one of the best fantasy novels I have read and it keeps you reading as you follow Jack Sawyer's strange quest across America and the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by ASwol83
The Talisman
Starting reading it after a recomendation from a friend, and cannot put it down. Fantastic book, at a very reasonable price.
Published 10 months ago by Reece
All time favourite book!
I have read this about fifteen times and it is still as good each time.What you miss in terms of the surprise element is made up for by re-visiting the wonderful characters,good... Read more
Published 15 months ago by PennyW
Well worth a read
I'd previously read Black House which is the sequel to this book. When I found out about The Talisman I knew I had to read it. Read more
Published 17 months ago by purple_emma
High hopes, but slightly squashed by this book
I've been a huge Stephen King book since reading The Shining at the age of eleven. Since that time, my favourite book had been Black House, and as I have later found out when... Read more
Published 19 months ago by L11VYK
Scary version of C.S. Lewis
Read this book several times and enjoyed it every time!
As some other readers, I read 'Black House' before reading 'The Talisman'. Read more
As some other readers, I read 'Black House' before reading 'The Talisman'. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. G. W. Reissiger
Horror
Bought this on the recommendation of a friend. Wish I hadn't. It's simply a horror story - and there is enough real horror in the world.
Published on 18 April 2010 by MICHAEL O'SHEA
A world of its own
This book is a typical example of what Mr King is capable of when he really puts his mind to it. It is absolutely unputdownable and progresses at a fantastic pace. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by S. Siddhanta
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