The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

The Lottery

Shirley Jackson

222 pages first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

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Moods

dark 90%
tense 53%
mysterious 51%
reflective 27%
challenging 16%
sad 15%
emotional 13%
funny 5%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 37%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 29% | Character: 13% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22% | N/A: 13%

Average rating

3.93

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