Elevation

Elevation is proof that Stephen King can write a mediocre novel.

It isn't a bad novella; I don't think Stephen King has ever written anything terrible. But this isn't his best.

The premise of the story follows character Scott Carey of Castle Rock, Maine. A lot of craziness happens in Castle Rock in the King world. It is the nexus for all evil as far as I am concerned. Scott develops a strange problem, reminiscent of King's other novel Thinner. Scott keeps losing weight at a pound or more day. The odd part is Scott looks no different mass wise. He isn't thinner, but he weighs less. Even carry metal chains and fully clothed, he continually is losing weight on the scale.

This is impossible in an ordinary world, but not Castle Rock. Scott starts to see some of the errors in his ways in his life and tries to make amends. The ending is odd and utterly predictable.

I ended this story with a full-body shrug and sigh. It was just a middle of the road story, not much exciting happened, then it stopped.

As far as recommending it, I would recommend it as much as lukewarm tea and a slightly burnt piece of plain toast. Not going to kill you, but all you are going to get out of the experience is some calories.