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shiv91's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I really enjoyed this book. King really is a master at descriptions and world building. I often felt like I was there with Jack on his adventures. It was a great mix of fantasy/horror and I loved all of the characters. The "bad guys" were well written and exactly what I wanted from villains.
The only reason I didn't give the full 5 stars is because the book had very rare instances of seeming to go on a bit in terms of getting to the end of the main protagonists goal.
I plan on getting the sequel to see where Jack ended up so wanting to continue is always a good sign!
The only reason I didn't give the full 5 stars is because the book had very rare instances of seeming to go on a bit in terms of getting to the end of the main protagonists goal.
I plan on getting the sequel to see where Jack ended up so wanting to continue is always a good sign!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
breezie_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Stephen King does it again. The Talisman was one of the books where I was immediately pulled into the story and the characters were just amazing. Amazingly-written, anyway. Morgan and Osmond and Gardener were awful people in general, as villains are. I was entertained throughout the entire book and read it every free chance I got.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, and Racial slurs
Minor: Drug use and Homophobia
caspian's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Racial slurs
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment