My Take on "Elevation" by Stephen King

Where to start, where to start. As usual, Stephen King has left me with the same sense of feeling of, "what did I just read?" If you have thought about starting to get into reading Stephen King, then I would probably recommend this as a starting point. Unlike his other books, Elevation is very short, 144 pages short to be precise. Having it be this short, allows for you to get right into the story without having to read the extremely detailed back stories and descriptions that King usually writes (not that that trait is bad in anyway). It also allows for people who are new to King to get a sense for how he writes. Not many other authors have the same flair or style that he has and it can take some getting used to. But it being a short story has had no effect on the suspense that only Stephen King can give. Right from the get go, you're wondering about the characters and what is happening, leading you into wondering where on earth that this story could go. By the end of the story, you're left with the classic feeling of "well now I want more" which, in my opinion, is one of the best kind of feelings you can get from a book.

With Elevation by Stephen King being a short story, I can only compliment it with a short review. It delivers a story that is both compelling and entertaining, and I highly recommend it for anyone who wants a quick read that will leave you saying, "what brilliance did I just read?"

- JordanTheTiger

Comments

  1. Darb15 October 2019 at 18:23

    Nice first review Tiger. Enjoyed it. As a suggestion maybe for other reviews you could have sub-headings as a way of providing a natural progression, such as Details (name, author price, where available, etc), Review, Summary, Recommendation, Target Audience, Rating, etc.

    Darb

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    1. Jordan15 October 2019 at 21:38

      Hey Darn,
      Thanks for your comments! I definitely agree with you! Will 100% take it on board and roll with it! Thanks for reading!

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    2. Jordan15 October 2019 at 21:39

      Sorry typo I meant Darb

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  2. Darb15 October 2019 at 18:53

    Should have added that I enjoyed your writing style. Very natural and easy to read. Great start!

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  3. Bill15 October 2019 at 22:24

    It take courage to step into the uncertain, good to see you taking the step. I liked your review, it makes me want to read it. I’ve never been a “horror” fan but am intrigued by what you have said about the book and author.

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    1. Jordan16 October 2019 at 09:43

      Thanks Bill! You definitely should give it a go! I never thought I would either when I first started but I am glad I did. Thanks for reading and the positive words!

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