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Other Worlds Than These, a Talisman Novel by King and Straub

The final book of the Talisman Trilogy by Stephen King and Peter Straub, with Jack Sawyer returning.

85/ 100
CTG scoreSafe betHow we score
Budget $15 to $30 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Where it ranks in our guides

A medal marks a podium; the score on the right is the product’s score for that recipient.

Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 93
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 79
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 76
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 77
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 93
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Our verdict

85 / 100

The book closes a trilogy and brings back a well-loved character, which gives a long-time reader a sense of completion. It is easy to wrap and easy to choose for someone who already owns the rest of the shelf.

Best forA Stephen King reader who followed the Talisman books.
Best occasionBirthday, Christmas
Avoid ifThe reader dislikes dark or supernatural themes.
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Frequently asked questions

Who wrote it?

Stephen King and Peter Straub.

Is it part of a series?

Yes, it is the final book of the Talisman Trilogy.

Do I need the earlier books?

The backstory is provided, so new readers can follow, but fans of the earlier books will enjoy it most.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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