Ratings129
Average rating3.8
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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2 primary booksThe Talisman is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 1984 with contributions by Stephen King and Peter Straub.
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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.
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.
I struggled through this. I thought the idea was great and it had a few moments that kept me engaged where I didn't want to put it down, but for the most part I found the story dragging and my mind wondering.