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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
Not a typical Stephen King story and not his best, but a quick, enjoyable read for something a little different.
Should have been a part of a short-story collection. Really no character development, (which is a King strength), and an ending that is too "happy". (Also a King strength - endings that are definitely "not happy".) Is King getting mellow as he ages?
I love Stephen King books in all their forms. I have to say hearing him read his own work was an unexpected treat. (His nasal Maine drawl seems to have calmed down some since the early days of his career.) "elevation" wasn't one of his best works, but still head and shoulders above the average. I found myself wishing for some, any, explanation regarding Scott's weight loss, but he went out in style. I love King's versatility as a writer. He can switch genres with ease. I never know what to expect when I read a new story from him, but it's always a good story.
Not at all what I was expecting, but a wonderful story nonetheless. Stephen King has a way of truly showing what it is to be human, and I loved how he did that in this novella.
Another head scratcher from King. Quick read and easily one of his best short stories but why why why does he have to leave us wondering what it was that happened to Scott Carey? I guess we'll just have to chalk it up to yet another odd thing in a long history of odd things in Castle Rock, Maine!
Interesting and worth listening to (read by Stephen King) but not my favorite. Characters were great, stories were very original but definitely not horror.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
This shirt story was intriguing and heartwarming. It really made tou think about life and what matters. I also liked the second d story, Laurie.
Elevation is King stepping into the murky modern era. Traversing the ongoing political and cultural landmines like a ballerina wearing steel-toe boots, that is to say very aggressively. There were times I was unsure if I was misinterpreting the main character as some misguided boomer man and instead becoming down right angry with King for his lack of grace on certain topics. I do now think, having finished the piece that King is creating a archetype character with Scott and these "you should smile more," feelings are not his own but a projection of a kind of person and for that I do applaud him.
Was relieved that the book didn’t feature the U2 song