Book Details
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Published
Jun 26, 1948
Publisher
New Yorker Magazine
Description
Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" is a memorable and terrifying masterpiece, fueled by a tension that creeps up on you slowly without any clear indication of why. This is just a townful of people, after all, choosing their numbers for the annual lottery. What's there to be scared of?
Genres
Science Fiction
History
Horror
Humor
Fantasy
Poetry
Reviews
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My first reaction after finishing this short story was like this :"seriously,seriously,what the hell is going on,I must have got it wrong,".Then,I read the last paragraphs again,oh no no,it is so brutal,the story began really nicely,I didn't see this ending comingAlthough this story is well written,I don't like it a bit,I don't think anyone does! I'm still in shock! what was the reason behind this lottery??????
February 27th 2026