The talisman
About this book
The Talisman is a 1984 fantasy novel by American writers Stephen King and Peter Straub. The Talisman was nominated for both the Locus and World Fantasy Awards in 1985. King and Straub followed up with a sequel, Black House (2001). Followed by: Black House
Reader Profile
4.1/5 · 147440 readers · 784 pages · ≈ 14 h 31 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The talisman?
About ≈ 14 h 31 m — 784 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The talisman?
784 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The talisman?
It sits on the Horror, Fantasy, Fiction shelves.
Is The talisman in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The talisman?
The main characters include Ella, Elroy, Gloria, Henry.
Where does The talisman take place?
It is set in New Hampshire, California, The Territories during 1981.
Who wrote The talisman?
Stephen King.
Where can I read The talisman online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library
“ON SEPTEMBER 15th, 1981, a boy named Jack Sawyer stood where the water and land come together, hands in the pockets of his jeans, looking out at the steady Atlantic.”