The Talisman

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Summary: Stephen King is the king of Horror!
Review: I Thought the Talisman was the best. Anybody who reads this probably won't take me seriosly because I'm 11, but I know a good book when I read one, and this was a good book! Ever since about page 100 the book thrilled me. It isn't just horror either. It was also emotional.

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Summary: Three words: Out Stand Ing!!!
Review: After being poked and prodded by so many friends (and strangers alike) to read this (in their words) "classic", i finally relented (meaning it made its way up to #1 on my list of 'books to do') and picked it up. Well? My book report for the Talisman could be summed up by saying one word: "WOW." I was (and am) blown away by all that it is... So many different allusions come to mind... Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn are there... i'm reminded of Narnia and am thinking back over my childhood... the Ents (among other things) of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings come alive once again in the forest... and this doesn't even hint at King's OWN references!!! Obvious is the hint at The Gunslinger's world, though it should be pointed out that i'm reading Wizard & Glass now as well, and have decided to put it down because i'm more intruiged with The Talisman (which is saying A LOT: i'm a HUGE Gunslinger fan!!!). I'm reminded of The Stand, The Shining, and so many others... "So what?", you say "but was it entertaining?" Read for yourself and become a wide-eyed child again...

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Summary: Scale Of King and Straub's 'The Talisman'
Review: This novel supersedes anything either King or Straub has ever written, before or after. The scale matches that of Clive Barker, who I consider to be the better author, though this is undoubtedly the best novel I have ever read (well, equal only to Barker's 'Imajica'). 'The Talisman' shows the depth of the author's imagination - they manage to create a whole new world in The Territories and whilst most of Barker's novels consist of this, reading about The Territories is more enjoyable and less draining than reading Barker. The book features some of King and Straub's most memorable characters, such as Morgan Of Orris and The Elroy thing, as well as some less evil ones like Jack(the main character) and Wolf. It must be a year since I read the book(which I did in record time) but it features some vivid images which still stick in my mind. It has to be King's best ( I havn't read enough of Straub to comment on his novels, though it's hard to believe that the same man wrote 'The Hellfire Club' & 'Ghost Story' - both fine novels) but King's novels, roughly from the period from 'It' onwards, excellent as they are, prove no competition. If only Mr spielberg would get round to putting to good use the rights he bought for the film! I only fear that King or Straub will not write another book like it (or collaborate for the sequel).

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Summary: THE MOST MIND STIMULATING BOOK I'VE EVER READ!!!!
Review: I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN! THE FIRST TIME I READ IT I WAS ONLY 13 YEARS OLD AND DIDN'T REALLY APPRECIATE THE CONTENTS, SO NOW (13 YEARS LATER) IT WAS STILL A BOOK I THOUGHT ABOUT READING AGAIN - AND I DID. THIS IS A BOOK I RECOMMEND FOR EVERY PERSON WHO LOVES HORROR AND CAN'T SEEM TO FIND A BOOK TO SATISFY THEIR CRAVING FOR IT. YOU'LL GET IT HERE!!!!

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Summary: King and Straub are magical!
Review: I read this book for King, but it launched me onto Straub! This is unlike any other King or Straub I've ever read. I loved it. WARNING: my tastes are not everyone's! This book may be too freaky, too surreal (and at the same time too real) for some of you crazy cats out there (like my mom).

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Summary: Worth reading twice.
Review: I read this book from cover to cover the fastest I have ever read a novel of this size. The science-fiction threading within the story is outstanding. I've loaned this book to four friends and they have in turn bought their own copy. King is a genious.......AGAIN.

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Summary: An excellent novel!!
Review: Stephan King and Peter Straub's "THE TALISMAN" contains horror, adventure, and even some science-fiction. Full of suspense, this novel will NOT let you put it down, and whenever you do, you will be thinking of picking it up again. It also includes moments of humor at places you do not expect them. In short a well writen, hard to put down, enjoyable novel to add to Stephan King's long history of successes.

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Summary: it was excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: It was an excellent book. It required you to use your mind, and get involved in the story for every time that it changed characters, scenes and places. For every person you had to remember what role he/she was playing in the previous parts so you can really understand the book. This was an excellent book.

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Summary: Worthy of my first born son.
Review: My copy of the Talisman is a sight to see. The pages are taped together and the cover has fallen off because I have loved this book to death! The story drew me in and touched me so much that I intend to name my first born son after the inspiring and brave character, Jack. I would recommend this book for anyone who loves a great story. P.S. I hear Steven Spielberg has the rights to the movie!?!?

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Summary: Oustanding!
Review: Perhaps King's and Straub's finest. This modern day "Tom Sawyer" adventure into terror and fantasy is a super treat