The Talisman

Talisman, Book 1

By: Stephen King

Narrated by: Frank Muller

Length: 28 hrs

Publisher's summary

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.

Thoroughly Enjoyable

Gripping story read masterfully (as usual) by Frank Muller.

King at his best

If you could sum up The Talisman in three words, what would they be?

Magical, sweet and dark

Who was your favorite character and why?

Wolf was my favorite character. His innocence and loyalty made me want to jump into the book and cuddle him.

Have you listened to any of Frank Muller’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I've listened to a couple of his other audio books. I enjoy the way he presents a certain genre of story but if you are not use to his style, and with a long audio book, I can understand why some people find it difficult to listen to him for extended periods.

Who was the most memorable character of The Talisman and why?

Again, Wolf. His innocence was just so sweet and his genuine affection/love for Jack was beautiful. He was dragged into a world not his own by Jack, suffered from it, but was never resentful and stayed true to his

Any additional comments?

I loved the two world/twinner/time-travel concept - its Ying and Yang. The story shows the good and evil of humans and how destructive we can be.... BUT ... it also shows how a human boy can reverse that evil in the name of love.

The perfect story for a Constant Reader!

I feel that to truly love and appreciate this story, you have to be a big King fan because … it’s a bit wordy and detailed :P but if that’s your jam (as it is mine) then this story will take you away to another world.

The Talisman

This is the second book I have listened to on my Iphone and loved it. Being new to audible I found it slightly bizzare being read to at my age ( 27 plus GST)however I have loved both books and narrators. Frank has a deep voice and the further into the book you get the more engrossed you get :) This was a great book and Frank did it justice, especially playing Wolf. I am now about to download The Black House and am glad Frank is narrating again as this will blend very well. Job well done mate :)

A blast from the past.

The Talisman magically transported this 47 year old to his youth when first he read it. What a beautiful tale filled with adventure and stunningly woven English. Frank Muller is a fine narrator, but I feel he overacts a little. The story itself is great however silly at times. That said, please note that I wouldn't change a damn thing. Thank you Mr King you absolute LEGEND.

Epic

Stephen King has always been one of my favourite writers. I am not at surprised that this book has also turned out to be a masterpiece.
A whole and fulfilling story, with an unusual hero.
The narrator was awesome!

King an Muller both at the top of there games

Fantastic book...great story, great journey...amazingly read by Frank Muller (as usual) King is the King!

terrible narration

Would you try another book from Stephen King and/or Frank Muller?

couldn't get into the book at all as the narration was so irritating

Has The Talisman turned you off from other books in this genre?

no

How could the performance have been better?

stop dragging out the end of each sentence

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

couldn't listen long enough to come to a conclusion

Listen to the sample first!!

I got so annoyed by the narrator's voice that I couldn't bring myself to listen pass the first 5 minutes. So I cannot comment on the book itself. I'm off to Borders to purchase a hardcopy so I can actually finish this novel. Listen to the sample before committing yourself to nearly 30 hours of the same annoying voice. The narrator places a breathy emphasis on the last word of nearly every sentence!! It distracts from the actual storyline!