Stephen King and Peter Straub. LIMITED/SIGNED BY STRAUB AND BERRY. The Talisman and Black House. Hampton Falls: Donald M. Grant, 2003. First editio...
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May 17, 2011
Margaret
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Ok, so here's me being silly: I read The Black House first because I'd never heard of it before and I picked up a used copy at my library's book sale (it was a buck, too...what a deal!)
I soon discovered, when I started reading the first page, that it was a sequel, but I decided to forge ahead anyway, just to see if I would be interested in such a thick tome. I was riveted. Just absolutely riveted, and I'm almost ashamed to admit that, given that Stephen King and Peter Straub are so More...
I soon discovered, when I started reading the first page, that it was a sequel, but I decided to forge ahead anyway, just to see if I would be interested in such a thick tome. I was riveted. Just absolutely riveted, and I'm almost ashamed to admit that, given that Stephen King and Peter Straub are so More...
Mar 14, 2010
Todd
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These two books are collectively my favorite book. I feel more connection with the main character, Jack Sawyer, than with any other character. His youthful cheerfulness at the beginning still shines through with his wonder of the Territories despite how hard the path he takes is. I would LOVE to receive this book in Hardcover with the 2 of them combined. I should say that they should cite that this was co-written with Straub, who I think is responsible for the enjoyable ending to this wonder
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Aug 25, 2011
Emily
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I really enjoyed both of these books, Especially the talisman to me it felt like an epic adventure that remided me a lot of the world in Steven Kings dark tower series (which i also loved!) Both of these books are so beautifully written and i found i got really into both of these volumes and had a very hard time putting them down reading into the early morning sometimes. If your looking for an entertaing scary and sometimes beautiful advernture put this on your list
Mar 24, 2009
sascha
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I love the boy adventure coming of age stories mixed with archetypal good vs evil. This one is grimmer than "a boy's life" by R McCammon but a great story. It has parallel worlds, a boy and his companion, danger and suspense. I'm thinking I’m going to read it to the boys (if M2 indicates he's ready). It's a scary read, true to form King dispatches whatever character needs to go to further the story, and the boy makes it to the other side in the end.
Jan 05, 2012
Nancy
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LOVED BOTH! There were magical worlds, dark characters, plenty of action and a great plot. What more can you ask for?!
Feb 16, 2008
Elisabeth
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a wonderful collaboration between S King and P Straub. If you know them both, you can tell when one puts down the pen and the other picks it up. I have always thought Peter Straub is a tough read; not a fluent writer, but I love his stories. Struggle through.
Sep 18, 2008
Andrea
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When I read this book I got it from the Library and it was only Black House...but I couldn't find it that way on here. I LOVED it and thought it was a great story. It was a little hard for me to stomach at times but it was wonderfully told.
Nov 03, 2011
Una manera, que no había visto en lo que he leído de Stephen King, de llevarnos como si fuéramos una conciencia observadora de todo lo que va sucediendo. No vemos la acción sino que irrumpimos en ella,
Dec 04, 2007
Flutie
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For some reason this wasn't the most enjoyable read. If you're dying to know what happens after the original Talisman then go for it. Otherwise, there's other SK books much better!
Mar 09, 2008
Michael
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The Talisman was not as good as Black House I thought. It seemed to be more filler then prefabricated story. There's a lot I loved about both these books though.
May 11, 2008
Jay
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Pretty standard King, which I enjoy but don't go out of my way to read, I doubt I'd recommend it except to a King fan
Dec 09, 2007
Fenixbird
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Great Fiction! Loved The Talisman...need to buy "Black House" or this combination book!! A winter treat!
Sep 23, 2008
Anne
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Loved both books! I like the description, and the good guys are just... good, and I love them.
Feb 11, 2012
