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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
Cute little story. I expected a horror story to be honest, but it was a really nice story.
This was going to be the last book of 2018, but I only managed half of it in time. King is a great storyteller, but I didn’t really understand what he was getting at here.
There’s a guy losing weight, without changing his body and without trying or understanding why. There is a neighborhood restaurant owned by lesbians that is set to close because of town boycott. There is a 12 km run and the winner gets to light the town Christmas tree.
Maybe I’m just too tired since I’ve been driving 1100 km in 48 hours, or maybe this simply wasn’t my cup of tea.
There’s a guy losing weight, without changing his body and without trying or understanding why. There is a neighborhood restaurant owned by lesbians that is set to close because of town boycott. There is a 12 km run and the winner gets to light the town Christmas tree.
Maybe I’m just too tired since I’ve been driving 1100 km in 48 hours, or maybe this simply wasn’t my cup of tea.
Dark in a very different way than typical Stephen King novels. You could read this as a story about giving up, and the beautiful weightlessness that comes with giving up your burdens and goals.
The main character, Scott, suddenly starts losing weight until he eventually just allows himself to float up and away. His closest friends are his childhood doctor, the doctor’s wife and Scott’s neighbors. All of them are people that he generally started building a connection with once he realized he wasn’t long for this earth (pun intended).
The story makes light of the things that typically keep one grounded: friends, family, dreams and ambitions. And makes you ask yourself “what should I give up to feel lighter?”
The main character, Scott, suddenly starts losing weight until he eventually just allows himself to float up and away. His closest friends are his childhood doctor, the doctor’s wife and Scott’s neighbors. All of them are people that he generally started building a connection with once he realized he wasn’t long for this earth (pun intended).
The story makes light of the things that typically keep one grounded: friends, family, dreams and ambitions. And makes you ask yourself “what should I give up to feel lighter?”
I wasn’t a fan of this short story thing. I think it was an attempt at discussing LGBT+ issues, but in the point of view of a straight middle aged man with some weird “illness”. I don’t think it made the impact it wanted. However, it wasn’t badly written. I just think the plot was eeeh and the characters meh. Overall, it is a fine short story about homophobia.
Not your typical Stephen King, but a beautiful (if solemn) story. I really enjoyed the tale and the characters. I wanted more, even as I felt it was pretty perfect already.
A quick snack. Good for an afternoon but I probably wouldn't reread it.
I can't believe I'm about to describe a Stephen King book as heartwarming - but that is exactly how this book ends up to be. The audiobook is especially fun, because King reads it himself and his voice is perfect for Elevation's main character Scott, a Castle Rock native going through a very unique change of life. If you want something short but feel good this book really hits the spot. Also, if you love dogs and believe in the power of an animal to change a life, the second story is so good.
At first this novella sounds like King's early novel Thinner: the protagonist is gradually losing weight.
However, it's not visible to the naked eye. The protagonist is stepping on the scale to reveal lower numbers each time, but he looks the same.
Meanwhile, he attempts to befriend some lesbians who run a vegetarian restaurant.
The plot is kind of weak and bizarre, but it's a quaint, enjoyable read.
However, it's not visible to the naked eye. The protagonist is stepping on the scale to reveal lower numbers each time, but he looks the same.
Meanwhile, he attempts to befriend some lesbians who run a vegetarian restaurant.
The plot is kind of weak and bizarre, but it's a quaint, enjoyable read.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes