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Fantasy · 2002 · R

Novels (Black House / Talisman)

by Stephen King

Two linked supernatural thrillers by King and Straub — a boy's journey through a parallel world and its adult sequel.

For17+GenreFantasyLength912 pagesRead time~26 hours

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Violence

Very heavy

Significant violence in both novels — The Talisman features extreme violence and Black House features child murders

Language

A lot

Strong language in both

Sexual Content

Barely any

Adult references in Black House

Substance Use

Some

Substance use in Black House

Emotional Intensity

A lot

Dark supernatural horror; the weight of destiny and the darkness that hunts children

What this book is about

Same content as the individual novels. The Talisman (R) and Black House (R) are both estimated separately. This omnibus rates based on their combined content — significant violence, dark supernatural horror, disturbing content. Adults only.

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Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Child murders (Black House)

Significant violence

Dark horror throughout

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