Elevation by Stephen King

Elevation by Stephen King
Publisher: Scribner
Genre: Contemporary, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Full Length (160 pgs)
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Nymphaea

Although Scott Carey doesn’t look any different, he’s been steadily losing weight. There are a couple of other odd things, too. He weighs the same in his clothes and out of them, no matter how heavy they are. Scott doesn’t want to be poked and prodded. He mostly just wants someone else to know, and he trusts Doctor Bob Ellis.

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Losing weight without seeming to lose mass…seems strange, doesn’t it?

I’m a sucker for the work of Stephen King. I see a new book and have to have it. When I saw Elevation was coming out, I jumped. The writing flows well. Once I started the book, I had to finish. There was no putting it down and walking away for me. The characters drew me in and I wanted to know what would happen next.

I have to admit I thought the plot, a man losing weight mysteriously, was a tad tired on King’s part. But this take on the trope is fresh. I liked how the author infused bits and pieces of the world right now, too. It felt relevant to what the world is at this moment.

I didn’t like Scott at first. He came across crotchety. But as the story unfolded, I came around to him. Actually, I came around to the rest of the characters. They’re relatable. They’re human. I loved it.

This is a shorter story for King. Keep that in mind. But while it’s short on pages, it’s got a good, solid story. It’s worth the hour or so to read it. If you’re interested in something fresh and contemporary, but still from the mind of Stephen King, then this might be the story you’re looking for.