Bracket #10: Black House (2001)

[mae]

Black House, 2001

Please vote for Black House using the following scale:

• 5
• 4.5
• 4
• 3.5
• 3
• 2.5
• 2
• 1
• 0
• Never read

If you haven't read this book yet, please vote Never Read. Feel free to discuss your votes in this thread.

[divemaster]

Easy 5.

I loved Black House. Interestingly, I did not care for The Talisman at all. I think I voted it a 2, but it really should have been a 1.5. But Black House is easily in my top-10 King, closer to top 5.

[frik]

4.5

sk

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Easy 5.

I loved Black House. Interestingly, I did not care for The Talisman at all. I think I voted it a 2, but it really should have been a 1.5. But Black House is easily in my top-10 King, closer to top 5.

This exactly!

[Jean]

Easy 5.

I loved Black House. Interestingly, I did not care for The Talisman at all.

bears are not surprised. They found The Talisman mediocre (at best) with the exception of one regrettably short part in the middle, while Black House is one of their favorite books ever

pablo, can bears give it a 10? Or vote twice?

[mae]

pablo, can bears give it a 10? Or vote twice?

Sadly no, you know how this works

[Jean]

well, there was no harm in trying...

[Andrew Campbell]

The Talisman suffered from an inconsistent narrative tone and a meandering plot line. Black House, in contrast, was tight, integrated, and a powerhouse read. Rare when the sequel surpasses the 1st installment. An easy 5.

[ladysai]

I love Henry, the Thunder Five, the bees...
I love the whole story.

[Merlin1958]

I love Henry, the Thunder Five, the bees...
I love the whole story.

My most favored King book. Followed by "The Talisman, The Shining and Dr. Sleep".

[webstar1000]

Ok...ok... i am must have been drunk when I read this... I am finishing the Dark Tower for the 6th time... lol then onto this. Guys... quick question because I really do not member.... do you need to read Talisman first before this? kris

[divemaster]

Have you ever read The Talisman? Or you read it but don't remember much about it?

In either case, I would say you don't have to read The Talisman first in order to enjoy Black House. But knowing some of the rudimentary plot might serve as good background.

[webstar1000]

Have you ever read The Talisman? Or you read it but don't remember much about it?

In either case, I would say you don't have to read The Talisman first in order to enjoy Black House. But knowing some of the rudimentary plot might serve as good background.

I remember the Talisman pretty good to be honest... but not a thing about Black House... It is strange.. since I started this post there a few books I cannot remember (Girl who Loved Tom Gordon being another one). I know I have read everything that has come out but I used to smoke a lot of pot so that could have something to do with it to be honest. haha

[mae]

The poll has closed. Black House has earned a FAS (final average score) of 4.500000000 or 90.00%. It received a rating of 5 with 10 votes.