The Lottery
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Why read it?
1 author picked The Lottery as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Shirley Jackson is a master of the short story. My favorite is The Lottery. The build-up to the main event is spectacular. The reader thinks the village is getting ready for a normal event. As time passes, we realize what is to come. The themes of tradition and mob mentality are still relevant as we read about current events.
I paid homage to this story in my own tale which is included in my book.
From Yong's list on short stories that land a big punch.
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