The Lottery and Seven Other Stories by Shirley Jackson, Carol Jordan Stewart

The Lottery and Seven Other Stories

Shirley Jackson, Carol Jordan Stewart

3 hours, 13 minutes first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

It's just townspeople picking numbers for the annual lottery...why, then, is there an ominous feeling to "The Lottery"? Find out just what this lottery is for, and listen to 7 other unique stories. The collection reveals Jackson's remarkable range...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,772 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 63%
tense 55%
reflective 32%
challenging 21%
emotional 18%
sad 15%
funny 12%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 25%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 26% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 23% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 36% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 15% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.92

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