- Gebundene Ausgabe: 672 Seiten
- Verlag: Viking Adult; Auflage: First Edition (7. November 1984)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0670691992
- ISBN-13: 978-0670691999
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 23,6 x 15,7 x 5,1 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.6 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (129 Kundenrezensionen)
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The first (1984) collaboration between horror/fantasy writers King and Straub, this book has been reissued in multiple formats to coincide with the publication of its sequel, Black House. In The Talisman, 12-year-old Jack Sawyer takes on a quest in this and a parallel world, the "Territories," to acquire a mystical talisman that will save the life of his dying mother and her "twinner," the Queen of the Territories. Jack "flips" back and forth between worlds during his journey, finding his way through and past representatives of good and evil in both. Award-winning reader Frank Muller continues his long string of superlative performances. This program will generate lots of demand a must for current fiction collections. Also available in the newer, highly compressed MP3-CD format, which requires a CD player that is MP3-compatible or a computer with CD-ROM drive and MP3 player software loaded. Kristen L. Smith, Loras Coll. Lib., Dubuque, IA
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Twelve-year-old Jack Sawyer braves the mysterious dangers of the Territories, a surreal parallel world, in his quest--across the United States-for the Talisman, the only hope for his dying mother and for his own survival.
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J.R.R. Tolkien once said, "Write of Earth, but not Earth," That is exactly what King has created for the reader. I originally wasn't going to write a review, but after reading many of the others i felt that i should at least give my opinion even if it isn't heeded. To begin with, Jack Sawyer begins on his quest to save his mother's life. I have read the book twice, fearing Morgan Sloat, hating Osmond, crying for Wolf, and losing control of the hinge in my jaw for Jack's final victory with the Talisman. And both times, it has been one of the best books I have ever read. Some say King focuses too much on detail, but it is that detail that makes him great, that makes every action of every character sing with joy and cringe in agony. Some have also said that the ending was "obvious" and "lavish". My response to that would be that all stories that portray good and evil and human nature caught between the two have obvious endings. Good always wins, and if you are waiting for evil to triumph in one of King's novels then maybe you had better find another author to read. The book, in fact, is a bit lengthy, but with the imagery and breadth of emotion and toil, it suits its purpose just fine for me. Grade: A+
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I love this book. Stephen King is my favorite author, and I have read all of his books, not to mention quite a few of Peter Straub's, and this is the best of them all. It contains my favorite fictional character of all time, Jack Sawyer: the twelve year old lead who must journey across the country in an attempt to save his mother's life, and much more. He can travel in our world, and an alternate universe. In both worlds there are many dangers for a boy traveling alone, including his uncle, Morgan Sloat, who has more than a little vested in Jack's failure. He is also helped along the way by some friends, Richard and Wolf. I have always loved KING's kids, you know: strong, brave intelligent, SPECIAL, but still just kids under it all, still scared and lonely, and you can't help but be touched by them. If you feel the same, or if you like a good fantasy/adventure story, read this book. I've read it four times and it still makes me cry each time.
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"The Talisman" is a masterpiece. It has become part of my holy trinity of favorite novels, alongside J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and John Irving's "A Prayer for Owen Meany." Readers of all three books may notice a common thread of heroism and deep love. The three novels also share writing so vivid that it creates an alternate reality that is hard to leave once the book is over. As with "Owen Meany", I immediately started "The Talisman" again the moment I finished it, with tears still drying on my face.
King and Straub understand love. Love is the motivating force in this book, and the true magic of the book, more so than the hunk of glass of the title. The vividly drawn main character, 12 year old Jack, loves his mother and goes through Hell for her. Likewise, Jack loves his best friend / brother / soul mate Richard uncommonly deeply. Love like this has the power to save the universe.
Peter Straub and Stephen King have my deepest gratitude.
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Emotionally gripping fantasy ride
I bought this book because I only wanted to read the really good books of Stephen King - life's too short to read all his stuff. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 26. Oktober 2009 von Christian Hacker
Ein cross-Genre-Klassiker fast
Das ist nicht, was man von King erwartet - und von Straub auch nicht. Beide verlassen ihr heimatliches Terrain (ein wenig)und tauchen ab in eine Tolkiensche Fantasy-Welt. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 7. August 2001 von Dr. Thomas Hart
Bloated and Dull
Whenever a Stephen King book approaches or surpasses the 1000 page mark, the reader should beware (the exception is the uncut version of "The Stand"). Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 15. Juli 2000 von Brian D. Rubendall
A fascinating book
..., that's what I thought after reading the story of the 12 years old Jack Sawyer ("Traveling Jack") who realized that he has the talent to jump to a parallel, slightly... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 11. Juli 2000 veröffentlicht
O MY GOD!
EVERY DAY I GENUFLECT BEFORE MY STEPHEN KING IDOL! NOT ONE SINGLE DAY GOES BY THAT I DON'T!
THIS IS THE BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN! Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 19. Juni 2000 von Kevin Mcallister
Read it , reread it, reread it......
Like I said reread it a few times. Amazing book. Pure fantasy, but really convincing and humane. Peter Straub's touch dilutes Stephen King's descent into frightening horror. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 7. Juni 2000 von Mrs. Roni Hermony
Great I loved it!
This book is amazing! Traveling Jack is the typical anti hero who overcomes great tribulation and triumphs. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 23. Mai 2000 von "ploid"
The Talisman is wonderfully endless....
I really enjoyed this lengthy but worth it book. Peter Straub and the infamous Mr. King meld their respective talents as authors, and the finished product is a story of great... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 15. Mai 2000 von Betti Trapp
THE TALISMAN
I remember picking up this book one day during my lunch break at the shopping mall and reminding myself to buy it after work. It was the best thing i ever did. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 23. April 2000 von carl robertson
Amazing!
I just finished reading this book, and it was excellent. It is amazing how King and Straub together could write such a good story. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 21. März 2000 von John
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