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lindseybarnett's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
theelizabethjoy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Elevation was very good. The second story Laurie took me by surprise. It's about a widower who receives a dog and they beginning of their life together. Its fault lies in the fact that it's just a very short story and seems to end rather abruptly.
hanseah's review against another edition
4.0
An enjoyable novella that explores small town society and human nature toward things that scare us. In true Stephen King fashion, the tale unfolds in a thought provoking manner and I was enthralled.
jessicarb's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
eubie's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
(Audiobook consumed on a long road trip)
Not what I was expecting, the Stephen King brand is good, escapist, scary fun; this book, not a bomb and somewhat uplifting, is definitely not, "on brand". It was a novella (about 4 hours IIRC) which is great because otherwise I would have abandoned it.
The premise of the book, while fantastical and yes, somewhat horrific, simply boils down to our protagonist discovering that he has an odd, terminal physical condition. The protagonist chooses to live his remaining months of life in the most positive, brave, dignified way he can. Along the way he attempts successfully to cross various culture war lines and as a result finds unexpected, deep friendships.
The tone is somber, elegiac and the message of the book is that our culture war divisions are ridiculous when pitted against real life and death issues.
Not what I was expecting, the Stephen King brand is good, escapist, scary fun; this book, not a bomb and somewhat uplifting, is definitely not, "on brand". It was a novella (about 4 hours IIRC) which is great because otherwise I would have abandoned it.
The premise of the book, while fantastical and yes, somewhat horrific, simply boils down to our protagonist discovering that he has an odd, terminal physical condition. The protagonist chooses to live his remaining months of life in the most positive, brave, dignified way he can. Along the way he attempts successfully to cross various culture war lines and as a result finds unexpected, deep friendships.
The tone is somber, elegiac and the message of the book is that our culture war divisions are ridiculous when pitted against real life and death issues.
jeffreyisaacpincus's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
zuly's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
paulasoto's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
magyklyxdelish's review against another edition
3.0
This was okay. I wasn’t completely blown away with this. Definitely not horror but I wasn’t expecting that. Some of the issues were a little on the nose. I wasn’t attached to any of the characters so this was a so so book for me.