The Birth Lottery and Other Surprises by Shehan Karunatilaka

The Birth Lottery and Other Surprises

Shehan Karunatilaka

257 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced
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'It's a simple car bomb, and it's rigged to a busload of schoolgirls. No one knows it is there except for me.'Unpleasant truths await a Sri Lankan president in the back of a London cab. An advertising agency has to come to terms with a blown-up co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
adventurous 57%
challenging 57%
dark 57%
reflective 57%
tense 28%
emotional 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.98

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