The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

The Lottery

Shirley Jackson

32 pages first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" is a memorable and terrifying masterpiece, fuelled by a tension that creeps up on you slowly without any clear indication of why. This is just a townful of people, after all, choosing their numbers for the annual lo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,667 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
tense 49%
mysterious 43%
reflective 25%
sad 16%
challenging 14%
emotional 8%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 16% | Character: 5% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 33% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.97

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