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Black House (The Talisman, #2)

by Stephen King (Goodreads Author)

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read in January 2023

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Justine said: " Reread in preparation for Other Worlds Than These!

Wow. This book was so good!

I liked The Talisman, although it had a bit of a slow/awkward start for me. Black House is just something else entirely. Instead of a quest/portal fantasy centred on a 12 ye ...more "

Sep 21, 2026 11:57AM · see review

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“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform (or pause and reflect).”
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“I think “majority” is one of my least favorite words. It’s so often used to justify bad decisions.”
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