Why is it significant that Jack does not have a Twinner?

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Peter Straub

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The Talisman

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1: “Jack Lights Out”

Part 1 The Talisman Part 1 Summary & Analysis

Part 2: “The Road of Trials”

Part 2, Chapters 6-10

The Talisman Part 2, Chapters 6-10 Summary & Analysis

Part 2, Chapters 11-15

The Talisman Part 2, Chapters 11-15 Summary & Analysis

Part 2, Chapters 16-19

The Talisman Part 2, Chapters 16-19 Summary & Analysis

Part 3: “A Collision of Worlds”

Part 3, Chapters 20-24

The Talisman Part 3, Chapters 20-24 Summary & Analysis

Part 3, Chapters 25-29

The Talisman Part 3, Chapters 25-29 Summary & Analysis

Part 3, Chapter 30-Interlude 3

The Talisman Part 3, Chapter 30-Interlude 3 Summary & Analysis

Part 4: “The Talisman”

Part 4, Chapters 34-38

The Talisman Part 4, Chapters 34-38 Summary & Analysis

Part 4, Chapters 39-43

The Talisman Part 4, Chapters 39-43 Summary & Analysis

Part 4, Chapters 44-Epilogue

The Talisman Part 4, Chapters 44-Epilogue Summary & Analysis

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The Talisman Character Analysis

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