The Lottery, and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson

The Lottery, and Other Stories

Shirley Jackson

9 hours, 34 minutes first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious medium-paced
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A powerful collection of short stories by Shirley Jackson"The Lottery," one of the most terrifying stories of the twentieth century, created a sensation when it was first published in the New Yorker. "Powerful and haunting," and "nights of unrest"...

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Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 60%
tense 54%
reflective 29%
challenging 18%
emotional 14%
sad 13%
funny 9%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 38%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 30% | Character: 20% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 14% | N/A: 13%

Average rating

3.89

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