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The Talisman [Library Binding]

Stephen King (Author), Peter Straub (Author)

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Publication Date: July 2001

On a brisk autumn day, a thirteen-year-old boy stands on the shores of the gray Atlantic, near a silent amusement park and a fading ocean resort called the Alhambra. The past has driven Jack Sawyer here: his father is gone, his mother is dying, and the world no longer makes sense. But for Jack everything is about to change. For he has been chosen to make a journey back across America–and into another realm.

One of the most influential and heralded works of fantasy ever written, The Talisman is an extraordinary novel of loyalty, awakening, terror, and mystery. Jack Sawyer, on a desperate quest to save his mother’s life, must search for a prize across an epic landscape of innocents and monsters, of incredible dangers and even more incredible truths. The prize is essential, but the journey means even more. Let the quest
begin. . . .

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One of the most influential and heralded works of fantasy ever written, The Talisman is an extraordinary novel of loyalty, awakening, terror, and mystery. Jack Sawyer, on a desperate quest to save his mother’s life, must search for a prize across an epic landscape of innocents and monsters, of incredible dangers and even more incredible truths. The prize is essential, but the journey means even more. Let the quest
begin. . . .

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Library Binding: 735 pages
Publisher: San Val (July 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1417617233
ISBN-13: 978-1417617234
Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 3.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (62 customer reviews)

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutley masterful 2 Jun 2005

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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!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awe-inspiring fantasy that draws you into other worlds 1 Oct 2001

By R. J. Thomas

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful 30 April 2005

By Susanna Krawczyk

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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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