The Talisman - Stephen King and Peter Straub

I read it so long ago I have only the vaguest recollection. I do remember liking it very much, though.

One of my favorite SK books, right up there with The Stand. I think I've read both at least twice.

I read that book when I was a child. It is one of my favorite books by Stephen King. I'm reading On Writing by Stephen King. I received it in the mail yesterday.

I love that book. It's one of my absolute favorites.

The sequel Black House is also good.

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I really enjoyed reading The Talisman...its a story that takes u through everything the lead character is experiencing...and u experience it too....u feel like ur right there with Jack from begining to end....definitely one of his best works.

I didnt like the Black House though...or rather the ending...it just seemed a whole lot of buildup and then a dud climax...i remember being disappointed when I finished that book...and thats a rare thing for a King novel.

I enjoyed both collaborative efforts - though I caution, "Black House" is a much different tale than the "Talisman." Also, the sequel ties in much, much more heavily with the Dark Tower works, and if you haven't read those - which, ok, is unlikely - then it's going to make a lot less sense to you.

As for the ending - I liked the ending to "Black House"... though there was a bit to it that was a little bit of a downer. (No spoilers, just saying. You'll see when you get there.)

Like most collaborations, I can't really tell the two apart because, again like most collaborations I read, I'm only familiar with half the team.