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Elevation
Elevation | Stephen King
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Gissy
Elevation | Stephen King
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Mixed feelings with this short story? Novella? This is about Scott who is losing weight without “getting thinner”. Then there are some situations with people in the community where you see prejudices, discrimination. At some point, I was lost because Mr. King is talking about other irrelevant things, at least for me. But again, the story takes another emphasis, Scott condition, the race and that end...beautiful and sad😔⬇️

Gissy (Cont.) I still liked because this is another character driven story and I love this type of stories and Mr. King is an expert on that. For me was a science fiction story not horror. 3.5/4⭐️

January 2024 #BookSpinBingo #7 (buddyread) without being part of the group 😂
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BarkingMadRead
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Welcome to the #LosersClub open discussion for #Elevation
 Please be mindful of spoilers. We have new readers to King who haven‘t read all of his books. When referencing his other work, please keep this in mind for our new-to-King friends. Don‘t forget to tag each other in the comments so your friends can see your reply. Have fun!
#StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion

5feet.of.fury Eh, this was definitely 1/2 an idea, did not feel fully fleshed out, but it was somewhat sweet and poignant. I cried as soon as they moved out Bill D to the end 😭 2mo
BarkingMadRead @5feet.of.fury I totally agree, this is one of my least faves, but the message is good 2mo
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BookwormAHN I wonder if this was an idea he had as a backstory for an extra character in one of his books but the story got too long. 2mo
bthegood @BookwormAHN @5feet.of.fury @BarkingMadRead I felt this was a so-so- not as memorable as some other King books. It didn't feel fleshed out (maybe it was the backstory to another character in another story) but it was sweet/good message. 2mo
Karkar It was good but not one of my favorites. Seems more like new King versus old King for sure. I tend to lean towards old King as my favorites. 2mo
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PaperbackPirate
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🧨 Yesterday I finished reading Elevation. This little book was very quirky - made me think of this author called Richard Bachman. If Thinner and The Long Walk had a sweet baby this might be it.
No horror. No N words. A lesbian couple. I recommend it for the feel good vibes.
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Thank you for hosting this #LosersClub buddy read @BarkingMadRead !

DaveGreen7777 Stephen King and Richard Bachman similar authors? I just don‘t see it! 🤷🏻‍♂️😂 2mo
5feet.of.fury It is quite uplifting. (Pun intended lol) 2mo
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PaperbackPirate 😂 🥸😎 @DaveGreen7777 🤣 2mo
PaperbackPirate Are you trying to get a rise out of me @5feet.of.fury ? 😂🤣 2mo
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BookwormAHN
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This is a weird little book about a man losing weight in Castle Rock. Scott makes new friends and brings the town together before leaving in a grand exit 🎆
#LosersClub @BarkingMadRead

BarkingMadRead It was a little nuts, right?! 2mo
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5feet.of.fury
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Mehso-so

One of those King books that‘s more about the character study than anything else.
It had some heart, but what & why else… I can‘t say.
#losersclub

BarkingMadRead Girl, I hear you on that 3mo
booklover3258 I love your hardcover editions of the Mr. Mercedes series! Such a cool side cover photos! 3mo
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LitsyEvents
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repost for @BarkingMadRead

This month‘s book is #Elevation Grab your copy and check back at the end of the month for open discussion! Don‘t forget to tag me so I can see which version you have! #LosersClub #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion
🎉🎉🎉 if you want to be added to the tag list, let me know!

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BarkingMadRead
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Finished my 1st book for 2024, a reread for #losersclub I love the beginning of the year, because your book fulfills prompts for pretty much every challenge you‘re doing 🤣 I huge this one 🌟🌟🌟🌟because while it‘s a good book, SK is crazy on the politics in this one, which I‘m not a fan of 🤷🏻‍♀️ USA challenge: Maine 📚 A to Z: E 📚 book bingo: one word title 📚 Pop: set in the snow 📚 52 books: no people on cover #52bookclub2024 ⬇️

GinaKButler Boo for too much politics. 👎🏼 3mo
BarkingMadRead Cover to cover: stars 📚 HPOOTP: includes a flight 📚 Disney: strong independent female 📚 book rack: less than 200 pages 📚 B&N: books that have friendship 📚 3mo
BarkingMadRead @GinaKButler SK definitely has his views 🤣 and it is somewhat related to the plot but he sometimes take it too far. I still love him 🤣 3mo
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GinaKButler @BarkingMadRead I love him, too, but I also wonder if his newer books will have the staying power of his classics… 3mo
BarkingMadRead @GinaKButler I‘m not so sure 3mo
BarbaraBB That is a fab start with the challenge! 3mo
Karkar I like I got dropped off. I missed the last few months☹️. Can I please get added back. I promise to catch up 3mo
BarkingMadRead @Karkar absolutely, you probably missed the posts last year about staying on the tag list. I‘ll add you now 😀 3mo
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BarkingMadRead
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This month‘s book is #Elevation Grab your copy and check back at the end of the month for open discussion! Don‘t forget to tag me so I can see which version you have! #LosersClub #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion
🎉🎉🎉 if you want to be added to the tag list, let me know!

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BarkingMadRead
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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3mo
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BarkingMadRead
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Just a reminder that January‘s #LosersClub read is #Elevation Put your library holds in now, search your shelves, or buy a new copy, and check back on or about October 1st, when we begin reading this one. Discussion will be at the end of the month! If you would like to be added to the tag list, let me know!! #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion

BarkingMadRead Just a reminder that January‘s #LosersClub read is #Elevation Put your library holds in now, search your shelves, or buy a new copy, and check back on or about October 1st, when we begin reading this one. Discussion will be at the end of the month! #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion 3mo
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starlight97
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Listened to this short one while cleaning the windows. Usual Stephen King weirdness 😅
#fantasy #audiobook

Bookwormjillk That looks so bright and cheerful. You inspired me. 6mo
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JenniferEgnor
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I‘m not quite sure what to make of this 146 page story. It kind of reminds me of one of his much older stories, Thinner—but going in a different direction. I liked the last paragraphs, describing as he rises into the night sky like a Chinese moon lantern becoming nothing and everything all at once, leaving a trail of golden, lit dust. That‘s all I can really say.

JenniferEgnor This book is likely banned, just for the fast that there are queer characters. 7mo
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5feet.of.fury
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Just another thrift store book haul for my overflowing TBR shelf. Atleast I‘m ready for January 2024 #losersclub 😂

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nosferatu
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During our summer holiday five years ago I reread and enjoyed King‘s IT. So much so that I have dedicated each summer since to one of his many novels. This year I opted for a shorter one (because I‘m planning to finally tackle McCarthy‘s Suttree).

Elevation is low-dose King magic, but it‘s over way too soon. In fact, it feels like a subplot of a high-concept novel in which EVERYONE‘s bodies start acting up, losing weight and floating etc. etc.

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Bibliophile004
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Mehso-so

I was in the mood for some horror. To my surprise this was not. More of unexplained phenomena. That being said I enjoyed the book. It was a quick read and ultimately uplifting. Definitely different than Kings normal style, but a well written read none the less.

johncadams The dividing line between horror and unexplained phenomenon can be an interesting one. I enjoyed this book very much but absolutely agree with you that there wasn't much if any horror here. Surprised me too. 11mo
Bibliophile004 @johncadams that‘s a good point! It is a grey area btw the two 10mo
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elevation was a interesting book were the main character is constently getting lighter and lighter and nothing effected his weight. the man can wear a huge trench coat full of coins and his weight won't change. the story ends with him floating into space (i think)

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johncadams
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An intriguing portrait of one man‘s personal response to impending death. He is such a versatile author.

#StephenKing #horror

Pikathulhu It's a ways off in my King read-through, but after reading your review, I'm eager to get to this one! 1y
fredamans This was a fun read! 1y
johncadams @Pikathulhu Thank you for reading my review! 1y
johncadams @fredamans Yes. I liked it. 1y
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PunkedRocker56
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Mehso-so

Stephen King has always been, and always will be, my absolute favorite author. His writing style has always been so easy flowing and easy for me to relax into. It‘s almost a comfort thing for me at this point. The same can be said for this book, and my only complaint is that I think the story was kind of weak for the theme or message it seemed he was trying to get across. Not a typical King novel, but his signature writing style is there. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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PunkedRocker56
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Somehow, even though we are only two days away from the new year, I think I can still squeeze one more book in before 2023 officially begins! I love Stephen King and this book is a mere 146 pages, so I figured it would be the perfect candidate! 😆

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Livyer
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Here is my fluffy friend Salem. He enjoys the smell of books and when I read to him at loud. Elevation was a really fun short little story. #catsoflitsy

ShananigansReads So cute. The cat that lives at the school I work at is also named Salem. 1y
Livyer @Bookjunkie57 aww so sweet that your school has a cat living there. He must love all the attention. 😍 1y
ShananigansReads @Livyer you would think so but he doesn‘t like anyone but the office manager who feeds him. He does “talk” to me but he runs if you get too close. 1y
Livyer @Bookjunkie57 aww but I'm sure he is Happy 😊 1y
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Pemberley
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Got a few new books to listen to during late night breastfeeding sessions… any other suggestions are welcome!! “Elevation” is my first pick!

BookmarkTavern Cerulean Sea and Neverwhere are both fabulous options! What are you really interested in? I might have a couple recommendations! 2y
ItsAnotherJen For pure entertainment- Ready Player One or Project Hail Mary. Born A Crime was great on audio, interesting story and I loved his narration. Bossypants is very funny. Big Little Lies or The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty is like..soap opera-y type fun. The Stand by Stephen King on audio is excellent. 2y
Pemberley @ozma.of.oz I‘m interested in pretty much anything. I love fiction but I‘m not opposed to nonfiction or memoirs. The only thing I steer clear of is really gory stuff. Thank you!! @ItsAnotherJen thank you for your suggestions! I love Liane Moriarty, I‘ve read The Husband‘s Secret but not Big Little Lies. I‘ll definitely look these up! 2y
BookmarkTavern The full cast audiobooks of the Redwall series by Brian Jacques are delightful for some fantasy (22 books). The Rivers of London urban fantasy series (9 books so far) by Ben Aaronovitch has one of the best audiobook narrators I have ever listened to. The Wayward children series (7 so far) by Seanan McGuire are charming ya portal fantasy novellas! 2y
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readswellwithothers
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Okay, I admit that I was falling a little behind on my reading challenge for the year so I googled “great short books” and this was one of the results. I really enjoyed it! I read it in a day, one of those stories that just makes me bow to whatever magic goes straight from Mr. King‘s brain to the page. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

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Cortg
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squirrelbrain Nearly halfway at the halfway mark…! 😁 2y
RaeLovesToRead 6/50 for me 🤣🤣🤣 2y
Cortg @RaeLovesToRead Just keep reading! I may not complete the challenge and I knew that going in, but I‘ll try and see how far I get. I‘m not even attempting the extra 10 😂 2y
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Cortg
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Super fun month of reading. Lots of different genres ❤️

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alecia3dixie
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Mehso-so

This is a solid 3 stars for me. I really liked it and it was very beautiful. But it just left me wanting more, and there was no conclusion at the end to why this was happening. I wish it would have gone more into depth.

AvidReader25 It did feel light (see what I did there? 😆). 2y
alecia3dixie 😂 2y
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Bigwig
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This is a strange, sad, sweet fable about facing the inevitable. The allegory: a small-town man begins mysteriously losing weight, but not mass. There is no reason, no answers, no solution as gravity loses its hold. How he goes about the final months of his earthly existence is a lovely sketch of compassion and dignity. This mysterious, graceful work felt intimate, maybe more personal than we know. More like this, Steve-o…for as long as you can.

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Cortg
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You never know what you‘re going to get with King. This short story has a melancholy feel, an abstract illness, and a lesson about opening up and getting to know your neighbors. It‘s a decent, quick Pride Month read if you‘re looking for one.
#pop22~ a different book by an author you read in 2021
@KarenUK @Cinfhen @Kalalalatja @Megabooks @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraBB @Laughterhp @RaeLovesToRead @jenniferw88 @squirrelbrain

squirrelbrain Sounds like a good pick! 2y
Cinfhen Nicely done 😁 2y
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RyanMHoward
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ELEVATION by Stephen King

Scott keeps dropping in weight without any noticeable change to his appearance—and he doesn‘t know what will happen when the scale reaches zero. Will his feet even remain on the ground?

Yet life goes on. Scott has friends to make before the end. Maybe he can even help right a few wrongs.

What pleasantly surprised me about this engaging little novel was just how uplifting it was. It‘s a quick, touching read.

UwannaPublishme Is this a sequel to Thinner? The plot sounds similar. 2y
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TheNeverendingTBR
Elevation | Stephen King
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Mehso-so

This one is about a man who drastically loses weight continuously, all the while appearing physically unchanged.

There's obviously more to it than that but I never really cared for this one at all.

It felt rushed to me with no real explanation at the end.

Probably would have been better included in a short story collection.

⭐⭐☆☆☆

AmandaBlaze Almost sounds like Thinner minus the Gypsy curse. 2y
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Angitron
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This was heartwarming King and I really enjoyed it! It‘s about people being people, and the ways in which we can support one another. Beautiful, really.

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AvidReader25
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With King it‘s never about the plot for me. He has a way of creating characters, even in a novella like this, that make you feel invested in their lives. There‘s nothing scary in this book, just a story about neighbors finding common ground and realizing life is too short for petty disputes.

“Life is what we make it and acceptance is the key to all our affairs.” #deweyreadathon #readathon @DeweysReadathon

Mitch What a gorgeous reading spot! 2y
Jinjer Daaaang, Girl! I don't know what is going on but I was not able to leave you a comment on your blog and I couldn't pull you up on Twitter and your Insta is private so I finally can talk to you here on Litsy. I thought maybe the blog comment problem was that your blog doesn't like my Chromebook, but I couldn't leave a comment via my iPhone either.

Anyway! All I wanted to do was ask you was: What did you think of Address Unknown?
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AvidReader25 @Jinjer I‘m so sorry, that‘s nuts! I need to figure out the blog thing. I loved it! It was short, sharp, and beautifully powerfully in its brief story. Have you read it? 2y
Jinjer @AvidReader25 I put a hold on a copy of Address Unknown from the library! Looking forward to it! Glad to hear it gets a thumbs up from you! 2y
AvidReader25 @Jinjer You‘ll love it! So short, packs a punch, and amazing to think it was written in the‘30s before WWII even started. 2y
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BeeMagical
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Book 117🎧
🖤👏🏻👏🏻
I will say this surprised me as a King novel, since he is typically known for his spook!👻
This was such a tragically beautiful & heartwarming story🖤🎇
Scott starts to lose weight but not size… and no matter how heavy his clothes are, he weighs the same.🤔

fredamans I enjoyed this one as well. I liked that it wasn't his usual creepy fare. 2y
BeeMagical @fredamans yes me too!! So nice to read a different genre by him! 2y
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Kris10H
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I can't think of anything I've read by King that I didn't like. These two stories (Elevation, and Laurie) were very reminiscent to me of the kind of classic short stories I studied in university. Even though the title is Elevation, it was actually Laurie that I enjoyed the most. It was also nice to listen to King read his stories.

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M.burns
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This was such a heart touching book. Was not expecting this type of book, but was pleasantly surprised. It really is a beautiful story.

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vivastory
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One would think that the fact that like the MC in Elevation, I am Scott & am 42, this would be a clear winner. Well...I'll admit that part of the issue is that I am still riding the high from Sleeping Beauties. It was going to be hard to follow that one up. There were certain aspects of this that I liked. Certain aspects that I disliked. As a parable it was a bit clunky, but I found myself also emotional while reading it at times.

vivastory (cont.) I have now read 29 King books. This ranks right above Langoliers as my least favorite. I am planning on reading The Institute before BIlly Summers is pub. Once I finish I will post my ranking of the 30 King books I've read. 3y
TrishB Oh interesting! I‘ll await your list 😁 3y
RohitSawant This is still on my TBR. And can't wait to hear your thoughts on The Institute! 3y
alliworm88 Although it was a good story, it was not among my favorites 3y
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cosmicgoddess
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I really enjoyed this short read. It drew me in with a mystery and led me on with a story of a man and his relationship with others, and how those relationships can change their lives.

"Gravity is the anchor that pulls us down into our graves."

"Perhaps in their time if dying, everyone rises."

I give this read ⭐⭐⭐

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NatalieR
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Such a sweet, touching story. Scott, recently divorced, 42, begins losing weight without any changes to his appearance. He consults with a casual friend who is a retired doctor. Despite any scientific explanations for the weight loss, Scott is feeling great and decides to embrace the changes. King offers so many life lessons in this wonderful story; acceptance of change, open mindedness towards others, and the strength of good friends. #MountTBR

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BooksCoffeeNurse
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Currently reading… My BOTM box should be delivered tomorrow. 😁📚❤️

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WeAreLegion
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Stephen King is widely recognized as the master of horror (and rightly so), but he is equally adept at another emotion in narrative, yet rarely acknowledged for it: heart.
This is a simple tale of an average man mysteriously losing weight day by day, but maintaining a normal outward appearance. As he deals with his bizarre situation he makes new friends, opens his heart to the beauty of life, and feels rewarded for it. Very emotionally rewarding!

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AuntCourtney
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Scott loosingweight is the plot of the story and I wish it would have went more in-depth.Scott while loosing this weight yet he looks the same, is having trouble with his neighbors dogs pooping on his lawn.His lesbian neighbors I might add who are having trouble with the restaurant because the town is apparently too goodey to go eat at there restaurant.Scott makes it his mission to help his neighbors and fix his relationship with him before 0 day.

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BooksCoffeeNurse
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SUPER excited for my haul from Strand Book Store New York, NY. Strand is a dream! ✨ I was mesmerized. 📚💜💕💜💕💜💕

BookishClaire I miss that place so much! 3y
Prairiegirl_reading So cool!! I‘m pretty sure different seasons is the only short story collection I‘ve ever enjoyed! Nice haul!! 3y
BooksCoffeeNurse @BookishClaire It‘s so amazing that I went back yesterday too. 😭 I could spend a lot of time in there! 😳 @Prairiegirl_reading Yay! I‘m excited to read it. ☺️ 3y
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ElleMNOpe
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A science fiction novel that feels mostly like magical realism, but does have some thriller/horror elements. The writing was good & comfortable & the movement through the plot flowed. The characters were great & everything felt like a dreamscape. There were moments where I felt emotionally connected to the character in a way that was amazingly deep for such a short book. Hats off to Mr. King for his marvelous abilities. The man knows his craft.

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Crysboehne
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I quite liked this one. A short, fun, and interesting read that kept me guessing.

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Staci
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Magical!

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Kaarin
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I wish an editor loved Stephen King enough to say no to him regarding how he describes women. The story Elevated is so beautiful & magical in parts. But always with the weirdo sexual descriptions of females - it strikes a wrong note. And not needed. His writing is so clean and descriptive otherwise. Even simple scenes can be transportive.

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Enchanted_Bibliophile
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Had a bit of chores that needed to be done, so I popped on this Audio Book.

Quite enjoyable. At first I thought it sounded like Thinner but it quickly became clear that it was nothing like that curs of weight loss. This was a different kind of thing all together.
What amaze me most is that after all this time King still comes up with new and fascinating ideas that totally blows my mind.

👇🏻Continues below 👇🏻

Enchanted_Bibliophile I also enjoyed the little extra story at the end. It looks like an audio exclusive as it's not part of my print copy. 3y
Enchanted_Bibliophile This is my #Booked2021🌞 Summer promt (17) for a book with less than 150 pages. This is literally the only unread book on my shelves which fit this promt. 3y
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Enchanted_Bibliophile
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hannah-leeloo Hahaha reminded me of myself with Bilbo, love this picture @Mishu94 3y
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bourne.shell
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A nice quick read. Unlike anything, I've read from King before. The undertones of the importance of tolerance and finding common ground with people not like you was well-timed with current events. Worth a read, but not if you're expecting typical Stephen King horror, that it is not. But it would fit perfectly in between books as a breather or change of pace.

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CleverGirl
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Short, sweet, probably too sweet for most. For me it was a nice way to start a new year. Candy cane added because the cover was too light to stay shut. Fitting.

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CleverGirl
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First read of the new year 🎉

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