44 pages • 1 hour read
Stephen KingElevation: A Novel
Fiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Elevation by Stephen King follows Scott Carey, a middle-aged web designer in Castle Rock, Maine, who is mysteriously losing weight without his body changing. As he grapples with this bizarre condition, he befriends his lesbian neighbors, Deirdre and Missy, mending broken relationships in the community and embracing life’s finality with dignity and resolve. The source text depicts sexism, ageism, sizeism, and anti-lesbian biases and slurs.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Stephen King's Elevation is praised for its heartwarming, poignant narrative and succinct storytelling. While some readers find its brevity limiting for character development and thematic depth, others appreciate its concise focus and emotional impact. Overall, it’s a touching novella that balances supernatural elements with real-life issues, though not as deeply explored as in King’s longer works.
Who Should Read Elevation?
A reader who would enjoy Elevation by Stephen King likely appreciates heartwarming, character-driven narratives with subtle supernatural elements. Fans of books like The Green Mile and Our Souls at Night may find this novella particularly compelling, blending small-town charm with profound human connection and moral dilemmas.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
HL780LBook Details
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Fantasy
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Emotions/Behavior: Joy
Identity: Sexuality