The Talisman
1984 • 766 pages

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The Talisman is a 1984 fantasy novel by American writers Stephen King and Peter Straub. The Talisman was nominated for both the Locus and World Fantasy Awards in 1985. King and Straub followed up with a sequel, Black House (2001).

Followed by: [Black House][2]


[2]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15119768W

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The Talisman

The Talisman is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 1984 with contributions by Stephen King and Peter Straub.

The Talisman
Black House

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January 30, 2015

Such a page turner. Building up constantly, without interruption, until the (even more) exhilarating climax, which (fortunately) I was able to read in one sitting, letting me enjoy it along with the conclusion in one single reading session.

October 20, 2013

I liked the book. But I do prefer when Stephen King doesn't do too much fantasy (I'm talking about the genre).

It reminds me of the “Dark Tower” series.

September 1, 2008

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