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The Talisman

Talisman, Book 1

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The Talisman

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Frank Muller
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 In a terrifying trip across America, young Jack Sawyer is searching for the Talisman, the only thing that can save his dying mother. His quest takes him into the menacing Territories where violence, surprise, and the titanic struggle between good and evil reach across a mythic landscape.©1984 Stephen King and Peter Straub (P)2004 Simon and Schuster Inc. Fantasy Fiction Scary
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I first read the book in 1988. It was my instant Stephen King novel. Audible had given it to me again with a great narrator. I love how he reads this fantastic book.

Epic

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The first hour of narration is definitely grating; however, the story is rewarding if you just wait it out.

It gets better

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This book was a favorite of mine in my teenage years, so I thought I'd revisit it. Unfortunately I couldn't get into it, largely because of the narration. I found his voice irritating and distracting, almost a caricature. Oh well, I guess some things are best left in the past.

Disappointed

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narrative was a bit irritating, I don't enjoy his reading style, but story was worth listening to

Great story

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But omg...once I fell into it's trance I was well and truly hooked.

Absolutely awesome

Slow to pick up....

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the narrator was very good, thoroughly enjoyed his voices for each character.
very well done

gripping story.

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As usual any Stephen King book is great, this joint effort with Peter Straub is no different. I've been a dedicated fan since the very beginning.

Great book

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If you are thinking of missing this story due to reviews on the narration. Don’t listen. After the first hour you don’t notice it and the story is too good to miss.

The characters and storyline is really fun, interesting and engaging. The concept behind the main aspect of the story is really original and inventive. Although the narration is a bit rough it gets better and doesn’t affect the enjoyment.

Amazing story

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The story is brilliant and Straub helps steer King’s often maniacal ideas toward a beautiful world and a brilliantly developing story. It’s a shame that the narration is so hard to get past. Obviously time might be a factor, but the narration is overly dramatic filled with strangely emphasised syllables and contours of phrases, compared to oddly more restrained character dialogue. If I didn’t love this story I wouldn’t have made it far.

Love the book, hate the reader

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Stephen king is my very favourite novelist and love his works with Peter Straub. Frank Muller is my favourite narrator. What’s not to love. An epic tale of adventure, good vs evil and love.

My favourite novelist with my favourite narrator.

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