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From the EW interview: "I’ve written another novella called Elevation, which is also a Castle Rock story and, in some ways, it’s almost like a sequel to Gwendy. Sometimes you seed the ground, and you get a little fertilizer, and things turn out."
Later in the interview, he says it's longer than Gwendy's Button Box.
Awesome news :excited:
I hope this story actually has something to do with Castle Rock.
When is this supposed to be out?
It isn't slated for publication anywhere yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by BountyHunter
Per Stephen King's official website :
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Elevation
By Stephen King
Release Date: October 30th, 2018
The latest from legendary master storyteller Stephen King, a riveting, extraordinarily eerie, and moving story about a man whose mysterious affliction brings a small town together—a timely, upbeat tale about finding common ground despite deep-rooted differences.
Although Scott Carey doesn’t look any different, he’s been steadily losing weight. There are a couple of other odd things, too. He weighs the same in his clothes and out of them, no matter how heavy they are. Scott doesn’t want to be poked and prodded. He mostly just wants someone else to know, and he trusts Doctor Bob Ellis.
In the small town of Castle Rock, the setting of many of King’s most iconic stories, Scott is engaged in a low grade—but escalating—battle with the lesbians next door whose dog regularly drops his business on Scott’s lawn. One of the women is friendly; the other, cold as ice. Both are trying to launch a new restaurant, but the people of Castle Rock want no part of a gay married couple, and the place is in trouble. When Scott finally understands the prejudices they face – including his own -- he tries to help. Unlikely alliances, the annual foot race, and the mystery of Scott’s affliction bring out the best in people who have indulged the worst in themselves and others.
From Stephen King, our “most precious renewable resource, like Shakespeare in the malleability of his work” (The Guardian), Elevation is an antidote to our divisive culture, as gloriously joyful (with a twinge of deep sadness) as “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
>>> https://stephenking.com/library/novella/elevation.html
Is that an early April Fool's prank? That synopsis sounds terrible (and is jarringly written).
Looking forward to it. Despite the synopsis that could have used a rewrite
assume this is from Scribner and not CD?
According to Amazon:Quote:
Originally Posted by you ever seen a ghost?
Hardcover: 144 pages
Publisher: Scribner (October 30, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1982102314
ISBN-13: 978-1982102319
Anyone else figure out the homage yet?
Gran Torino?
Nope.Quote:
Originally Posted by St. Troy
How is this related to the plot of the book? :beat:
We have a thread for this - please take it there. I will move these posts shortly.
UPDATE: Posts moved here
Is ELEVATION dedicated to TRUMP?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bev Vincent
The main character's name...Quote:
Originally Posted by herbertwestIs ELEVATION dedicated to TRUMP?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bev Vincent
Doesn't sound great to me.... His last 2 books have been average in my opinion and this doesn't sound much better. I am hoping the Outsider is good. If not I my be skipping this book.:rolleyes2:
Skipping a new King?? Impossible!
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"The shrinking man"?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bev VincentThe main character's name...Quote:
Originally Posted by herbertwestIs ELEVATION dedicated to TRUMP?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bev Vincent
That's funny ! Can I ask of it's just an hommage or there is more to it?
Matheson's work?
It most certainly is. One of the all-time great stories! I can't wait to read Elevation. It sounds great! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ari_Racing
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Yeah, I've read that synopsis more than once and don't understand what's happening. :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ricky
I'm glad it wasn't just me. What is it even about? I can't tell the tone, either.
Ricky, it's about a man with an affliction who has some lesbian neighbors whose dog poops in his yard. :cyclops: