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| Original Title: | The Talisman |
| ISBN: | 0375507779 (ISBN13: 9780375507779) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | The Talisman #1 |
| Characters: | Jack Sawyer |
| Literary Awards: | Locus Award Nominee for Best Fantasy Novel (1985), World Fantasy Award Nominee for Best Novel (1985), Audie Award for Fiction, Unabridged (2002) |
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On a brisk autumn day, a twelve-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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| Title | : | The Talisman (The Talisman #1) |
| Author | : | Stephen King |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 656 pages |
| Published | : | September 15th 2001 by Random House (first published November 8th 1984) |
| Categories | : | Horror. Fantasy. Fiction |
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Ratings: 4.13 From 104120 Users | 3171 ReviewsEvaluate Appertaining To Books The Talisman (The Talisman #1)
4.0 stars. Stephen King knows how to tell a story and this is another good example of his talent for world-building and plotting. Having read this, it is amazing to me that this story was not originally intended as part of the "Dark Tower" universe because the tie-ins are "in your face" for most of the story. In fact, as a huge fan of the Dark Tower series, one of the only reasons that I did not enjoy this story even more is because it wasn't expressly connected to that larger story and so readMy favorite book of all time! To me, it is just the perfect epic hero's journey story. I love that it takes place in the early 80s; I love the grittiness and ugliness of what happens to Jack as he travels back and forth between this world and The Territories, and I LOVE the character of Wolf. The first few chapters are a little slow and not very exciting, but they are important and hold crucial story points that will come into play later, so to anyone reading this for the first time, I recommend
Dave's Quick Judgement - THE DEFENSE - Book is so cohesive, it feels like it was written by one author instead of two. - Horror and fantasy elements are blended together perfectly. - Story is astonishingly original and unpredictable. - Prose is lush and magical. - Events are very exciting (particularly the climax). THE PROSECUTION - Gruesome moments are not for more gentle readers (Of course, chances are gentle readers avoid any book with the words "STEPHEN KING" on the cover anyway!) -
Review talisman There is a running debate among King fans whether the early Stephen King books (first published during the 70s and 80s) are better than the post-millennium modern King. Like all such debates, there is no right answer, as it is entirely subjective. Of his post-2000 books I have only read 11/22/63 which I think is very good, but it did not leave a deep impression like his classic works, The Stand, The Shining etc. The Talisman (first published in 1984) is Kings first
Heartwarming journey of self discovery and triumph. Travelling Jack is on a quest to save his ailing mother through worlds within worlds. The story's playing within worlds reminds me of dr Seuss Horton hears a who movie, where actions in one world have repercussions in the other. Jack meets familiar faces and both worlds fate have an effect on each other. He is only 12 years old and he starts to embark on experiences that are painful and heartwarming that mold him into someone unique. He bonds
Classic! Epic! Timeless! Two of my all time favourite authors. 🐯👍
4.5 Stars. Can't classify this one as horror, but THE TALISMAN is one wild and woolly action-packed fantasy ride!"Traveling" Jack Sawyer is a good kid and 12 years old when he and his mother flee Los Angeles for New York ultimately ending up in an empty, creepy hotel in New Hampshire; and while Jack questions the moves, he knows deep down his mother is not well.As the days pass and his mother's rest periods become more frequent, a worrisome Jack explores a closed amusement park nearby and is
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