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itsheyfay's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Medical content
withloveandlights's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A heartwarming short story.
I picked out this audiobook on a whim since I needed something to occupy a drive to and from another town. I was expecting some mild horror to be present in this novella, but I was pleasantly surprised to find such a heartwarming story.
While the main protagonist, Scott Carey, is dealing withhis weightlessness phenomena , the underlying themes of friendship and acceptance are highlighted throughout the story.
I picked out this audiobook on a whim since I needed something to occupy a drive to and from another town. I was expecting some mild horror to be present in this novella, but I was pleasantly surprised to find such a heartwarming story.
While the main protagonist, Scott Carey, is dealing with
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Death, and Terminal illness
mookow's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
draven_deathcrush's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Fatphobia and Body shaming
Minor: Death
3miily's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
i like how this book stands out from some of Stephen kings other novels instead of having a main focus on the creepy or scary side of things this focuses on friendship and living life to the full for what you have left.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Lesbophobia, Homophobia, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Fatphobia and Medical content
Minor: Death
kstericker's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
caidyn's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was one of those King books I tried to read multiple times. This time, it finally took. I didn't love it but I did enjoy the characters and the shortness of this. Also, it was relatively diverse for a King novel.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Lesbophobia
clarita's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Body shaming
imstephtacular's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.75
I have complicated feelings about this one. I am a huge fan of King usually, but this one really left me conflicted.
What I liked: fast pace, cinematic writing, loveable characters (to an extent)
What I didn't: tons of fatphobia (I almost put it down immediately), savior complex plot
I liked that this was quick and an interesting concept, but the themes did not sit well with me.
What I liked: fast pace, cinematic writing, loveable characters (to an extent)
What I didn't: tons of fatphobia (I almost put it down immediately), savior complex plot
I liked that this was quick and an interesting concept, but the themes did not sit well with me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Homophobia, Medical content, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Death
ibeforem's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This novella is more unsettling than it is scary, but I think it's a solid showing from King.
Scott Carey is losing weight at a rapid rate. Problem is, he doesn't look any different. His clothes fit the same, and even when he fills his pockets with quarters, the number on the scale gets steadily smaller. More curious than afraid, he circles the date on his calendar where he expects to hit zero and tries to go on with his life.
One thing he'd like to fix is his relationship with his neighbors, a married lesbian couple who regularly let their dog poop on his lawn. One of them is friendly, but the other would rather not give him the time of day and is certainly not open to his overtures of friendship. They've moved to small town Maine from the city in order to open a restaurant, but things aren't going as they hoped. Small town Maine is still not the most friendly place for outsiders (and I say this as someone who grew up in small town Maine).
This was a quick and entertaining read, despite the big whiff of "straight white man savior". I thought the ending was beautiful, visual, and touching.
Scott Carey is losing weight at a rapid rate. Problem is, he doesn't look any different. His clothes fit the same, and even when he fills his pockets with quarters, the number on the scale gets steadily smaller. More curious than afraid, he circles the date on his calendar where he expects to hit zero and tries to go on with his life.
One thing he'd like to fix is his relationship with his neighbors, a married lesbian couple who regularly let their dog poop on his lawn. One of them is friendly, but the other would rather not give him the time of day and is certainly not open to his overtures of friendship. They've moved to small town Maine from the city in order to open a restaurant, but things aren't going as they hoped. Small town Maine is still not the most friendly place for outsiders (and I say this as someone who grew up in small town Maine).
This was a quick and entertaining read, despite the big whiff of "straight white man savior". I thought the ending was beautiful, visual, and touching.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia