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A review by ranforingus
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
3.0
What the hell was that?
This story started out so light-hearted, just a stroll through a small community where everyone is getting ready for what seems to be a fun village activity.
And then, as it is a VERY short story, everything gets flipped onto it's head and leaves the reader with chills and the feeling of disbelief of how things could go SO wrong in such a short time.
Gods, this was NOT what I was expecting at all! I am impressed, very much so.
I really admire the author for being able to shift story tones in an instant, my entire perception of genuinely light-hearted books is probably completely skewed from now on...
This story started out so light-hearted, just a stroll through a small community where everyone is getting ready for what seems to be a fun village activity.
And then, as it is a VERY short story, everything gets flipped onto it's head and leaves the reader with chills and the feeling of disbelief of how things could go SO wrong in such a short time.
Gods, this was NOT what I was expecting at all! I am impressed, very much so.
I really admire the author for being able to shift story tones in an instant, my entire perception of genuinely light-hearted books is probably completely skewed from now on...