A review by heavenward
The Lottery, by Shirley Jackson

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Very effective little short story. Still felt tense while reading it even when I knew the ending.
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