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Mentioned in 6 episodes

The talisman

Book • 1925

Stephen King and Peter Straub's "The Talisman" follows 12-year-old Jack Sawyer's journey across two parallel worlds to save his dying mother.

Jack must navigate treacherous landscapes and confront supernatural forces in both worlds.

The novel blends fantasy, horror, and adventure, exploring themes of good versus evil, friendship, and the power of belief.

The story's intricate plot and compelling characters have made it a fan favorite.

The book's unique blend of genres and its exploration of parallel worlds have cemented its place in fantasy literature.

Mentioned by

Heather Blurton

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

Matt Belloni

as a Stephen King adaptation that Steven Spielberg was supposed to produce.

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Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

and

Cody Tucker

in relation to Stephen King's pseudonym Richard Bachman.

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Mentioned by

Rachel Reeves

as the first Stephen King book she tackled.

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Mentioned by Jessica comparing its difficulty to Ivanhoe when discussing Scott's works.

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Mentioned by

Jacopo Cirillo

in relation to Stephen King’s later works and collaborations.

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Mentioned by

Scott Daly

as one of the books released by Stephen King between The Gunslinger and The Drawing of the Three.

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Mentioned by

Heather Blurton

as another Walter Scott novel directly about Richard and his crusade.

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Mentioned by

Dan Bova

when referencing Peter Straub's notable works and his collaboration with Stephen King.

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Mentioned by

Benjamin Percy

as one of the collaborations between Stephen King and Peter Straub.

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Mentioned by

Mallory Rubin

when discussing Lucas reading to Max, highlighting its themes of dimensions and other worlds.

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