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librovermo's review against another edition
3.0
I always enjoy audiobooks read by their authors. I like to hear the author act out the characters they wrote. I think it makes the audiobook extra special and it adds to the experience. That was definitely the case as I listened to Elevation and the second shorter story, Laurie, which was exclusive to the audio version of the book.
The characters of Elevation were a bit stereotypical and one-dimensional, but I did find the story itself more interesting. To be perfectly honest, I didn’t really care that much about Scott’s feud with his lesbian neighbors. I was most interested in his mysterious weightloss and how it worked. It was a compelling idea and a good one for a shorter novel.
Laurie is a short story about a man named Lloyd. Six months after the death of his wife, his sister comes for a visit and brings a gift: a puppy. Lloyd doesn’t want to keep the puppy, but he names her anyway (spoilers her name is Laurie) and agrees to keep her for a trial run. Not a whole lot happens, but it’s a good story, and it made me feel happy as a dog owner.
I think anyone who is a Stephen King super fan will want to read this because they read all his stuff. They’ve probably read it already. It’s also be good for anyone who isn’t a fan of horror but wants to sample King’s work, because there’s no horror here.
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adelinekramer's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
A very short book that can be read very fast. I did not expect the story to go that way. Very emotional.
georgelathwell's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dillonbrantley's review against another edition
3.0
It's a short novella by King that explores an individual afflicted with an unusual phenomenon. I don't feel as if this is required reading by any means, but its short length ensures that it does not overstay its welcome with its few characters and simple plot.
laurenxochitl's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
4.25
thedullestswall0w's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25