I’m going to start by saying, I love everything about Stephen King’s books, from the style of writing to the fantastical stories within. The novella ‘Gwendy’s button Box’ is one of my favourites and although Elevation didn’t quite live up to it, I still really liked it. If you too like Stephen King’s nonsensical side, you may love this one.
Elevation is a novella set in Castle Rock, with a bizarre king story. It follows Scott as he befriends his, married, Lesbian neighbours, who are social pariahs in this intimate republican town. He also has a slight (weight) issue of his own.
It clearly discusses modern politics whilst displaying the authors own views. Yet, that doesn’t hinder my personal rating. Nor does it take away from the plot and fantastical story.
Elevation was personally an enjoyable read. This novella seems well for those who want to experience King for the first time or for those who know he’s Books well. definitely recommend.
- Rating: 4.5 stars
- Setting: Castle Rock, Maine
- Publisher: Hodder & stoughton
- Publication date: October 2018
- Pages: 132
- Price: £14.99
- ISBN: 978-1-473-69152-0
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