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The Talisman (Paperback)

by Stephen King (Author), Peter Straub (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 784 pages
  • Publisher: New English Library; New Ed edition (27 Jun 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340674458
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340674451
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11.2 x 4.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 87,927 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Chilling horror story or fantastic journey through a strange world…the book works like…well, like magic'


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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 )
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A spell-binding adventure laced with terror, 7 Sep 2001
By Miss EC Jones (West Bridgford, Nottingham United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This is the best Spephen King book I have read and I have read almost all of his books. The way he and Peter Straub entwine horror with adventure is spell-binding. I could not put this book down, I had to know how Jack would survive each horrific situation he faced and, of course, wether he would manage to save his mother and The Territories. An absolultey fantastic read which will leave you with a magical tingle for years afterwards.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally absorbing, eminently re-readable - a "must have", 10 Jun 2000
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Un-putdown able this book grabs you right form the start and won't let go. Satisfyingly long, you will not want it to end.

The heartbreaking and heartwarming adventure of a thirteen year old boy through parallel worlds is magical and awe inspiring. I challenge anyone not to take Jack into their hearts and to fight with him through this amazing adventure.

I cried tears of joy and sadness reading this book and have re-read it time and time again. I can't recommend it highly enough and would suggest that anyone who has enjoyed the gunslinger series by Stephen King, cannot afford to deny themselves this epic tale.

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5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books ever.....
I read the Talisman many years ago, when at University - I had to have it!!!!! Once bought I then had to share it with my friends - let them see for themselves how good it was... Read more
Published 11 days ago by D. Paton

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Phantasy World
I enjoyed this book because it sends the reader , with the hero, on a journey of phantastic proportions and here it illustrates the capacity for story telling and adventure of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Bonello

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Magic
This story is masterful, quite how Straub and King worked on it together I am not sure But the reading and re-reading of this story is always a delight. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Daniel Edwards

5.0 out of 5 stars the talisman
have read this book some years previously and still enjoyed it again, the story is so good, i just love the parellel worlds idea
Published 8 months ago by J. turner

2.0 out of 5 stars fatally flawed copy
I was thoroughly enjoying this book until it came to a point where nearly about 80 pages were missing. Read more
Published 10 months ago by T. Brown

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful but flawed!
I am a great fan of both Straub and King so I was surpised I had not read this and its sequel,"Black House" until now. Well I am glad I did! Read more
Published 16 months ago by S. Pesante

3.0 out of 5 stars Certainly not his best
I am a big fan of Stephen King and so being one of the few I haven't read by him I decided to read the Talisman. To put it in one word its DISAPPOINTING. Read more
Published 17 months ago by lil-d1985

5.0 out of 5 stars "Rainbow! Rainbow! Rainbow!"
The Talisman by Stephen King is an incredible journey, in which 12 year old Jack Sawyer wanders through the Territories in search of a way to save his dying mother... Read more
Published 19 months ago by P.Davey

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourite horror fantasy books
I have read this book several times and I still find it enjoyable every time. I also find this book very funny (the character of Wolf is hilarious, adorable and a tad scary),... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Breenie

3.0 out of 5 stars The Talisman
There is plenty to enjoy in The Talisman, but there is also much that annoys, with much of the narrative being built around a seemingly set-in-stone destiny for the young hero... Read more
Published 21 months ago by dogbarkssome

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