I've tried Stephen King long time ago and could not get into horror as a genre. That being said, Elevation is such a lovely, hmmm . . . uplifting departure! King's writing style is tight and beautifully literary in this short work. Like Hemingway, King does not waste words in Elevation, but every word is beautifully placed, and characters are well crafted, and plot developed to support a strong theme. Some might think it's trite just because it's short, but I found it pretty profound.

As one previous reviewer stated, it's one I too would want in my permanent collection.

Not typically my kind of read, but something drew me to this book. In 146 pages, The King, has changed me! I want to buy this book and leave it at bus stops and restaurants so lucky people will find it and enjoy one of the best reads I have ever experienced. This book will be on my shelves forever and although I am generally not a person who reads a book more than once, I will read this again and again...grab it for yourself, give it a chance. I'll be surprised if you regret it. Happy reading my friends!

A pretty good short King read. Although I could of done without his political views.

I got far enough into it to realize that King's politics, not the story, were going to be the focus of the book and returned it. I read fiction to escape, not to be preached to, whether or not I agree with what's being preached.

4 stars. This was a short and quick read. Scott has a problem. On the outside, he's the same overweight guy, but when he goes to weigh himself, he's losing weight, quickly. His friend Doctor Bob Ellis can't figure out what's wrong with him, but Scott won't go for tests. Scott has a couple of new neighbours who he got off on the wrong foot with and keeps on getting it wrong when he tries to make it right. The Thanksgiving Fun Run gives Scott the chance to show his new energy and to try to make up to the two ladies, as one of the gals is a great runner. I thought this was a light and interesting read and I loved how it ended. King's books are always interesting and this was no exception. A good read.

For Stephen King, this is an incredibly thoughtful, even charming, short story! I enjoyed the premise and the characters, even if it was a tad predictable. I'd call it a morality tale, and an enjoyable one at that. I'd also recommend the audiobook, which is narrated by King himself and includes another story called "Laurie" (which you can only get in the audio format!)

Kind of a silly premise written, of course, convincingly well. Which is, I guess, what Stephen King does. It's not a horror title, and at 80 pages it's easily worth your time for a strange but engaging novella. I would not expect to feel satisfied at the end, but the race chapter is just fantastic writing.
For runners, readers, and those looking for a quick smile.

Brief book. Good solid story, King-esk as usual. The premise is far-fetched, but it's the characters that deal with the situation that makes it a good read. Short and sweet. Very enjoyable.

Forgettable. A quick read not worth waiting the three months I was waiting for it.

I enjoyed this novella from King, and things didn't unravel and descend into madness and mayhem. The idea that the main character is losing weight, but not mass is quite intriguing. When he starts having problems with gravity, then it REALLY 'takes off'. I also appreciated the plotline of the his married neighbors trying to make a go of a restaurant in a small New England town--not easy, even it you aren't two women.