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by Stephen King (Goodreads Author)

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Are we seriously not beyond books where somebody doesn't like same sex couples? I admit I'm judging a book I haven't read, but the premise sounds like something from the 80's.

Mickey No- we are not past writing novels that mirror real life. As a queer woman, I have seen this prejudice play out repeatedly. I'm not from a small town …moreNo- we are not past writing novels that mirror real life. As a queer woman, I have seen this prejudice play out repeatedly. I'm not from a small town or particularly prejudiced area. I simply live in the US, where bigotry is ubiquitous. I think it is strange for anyone to presume that, in the current American climate, authors like King wouldn't write about homophobia. As a constant reader, I've seen him write about social justice issues often. Also, as queer issues are currently a hot topic, it only makes sense that they would be on his mind. I would be remiss if I didn't also mention that ignoring homophobia is what spreads homophobia. It does not make someone appear more evolved if they pretend that homophobia is over. I hope that doesn't come off too harshly but I do worry that this is an issue of "not seeing race/gender/sexuality." Of course I haven't read the novel yet because it comes out in the fall but I don't think that makes this answer any less valid. I assure you, the premise of this novel could happen in many places around the country right now. (less)

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Should I bother with this one? Is a must read or a pass? so many questions....

Tony Woolstencroft It's Stephen King - that makes it a must read.…moreIt's Stephen King - that makes it a must read.(less)

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I read Stephen King for horror, not for upbeat stories. This sounds like an anti-Trump story, where America unites against prejudice. Anyone else think this from reading the synopsis? https://www.inverse.com/article/41160-stephen-king-elevation-books-castle-rock

Eydie sanders If you have any morality at all, you are by definition anti-Trump. If you are still pro Trump, you are a morally bankrupt person.

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Can we just talk for a moment about what a masterpiece Stephen King’s “Elevation” is? Can we talk about what a beautiful, odd, and deeply moving story it is? The story, which feels full and rich despite its meager length touches beautifully on the meaning of life and death. Indirectly, it’s about Trump and our current social predicament. And, yet, it rises above that and expands into a story about kindness.

Roberta Schwartz I agree with you as well. The book is both poignant and sad. For anyone out there who has grown up in a small town, he has Castle Rock down on all of …moreI agree with you as well. The book is both poignant and sad. For anyone out there who has grown up in a small town, he has Castle Rock down on all of the details including both the complicated and uncomplicated interrelationships among the townfolk. I really loved Dr. Bob and his compassion for his friend. I found the desire of one person to "elevate" the community as a place that becomes more accepting really uplifting. I don't think there's a political statement here, but perhaps a turning away from the current climate of looking at what sets us apart rather than what makes us different. I love King's deep humanity. I am under the spell of this little volume. It touched me deeply.
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Is there a metaphor in here I'm not grasping?

Steven Cross Rising above a world of prejudice to do the right thing even if it destroys you. If you do the right thing, you can at least go out with a bang.

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