Lottery by Patricia Wood
Book description
Perry L. Crandall knows what it’s like to be an outsider. With an IQ of 76, he’s an easy mark. Before his grandmother died, she armed Perry well with what he’d need to know: the importance of words and writing things down, and how to play the lottery. Most important, she taught him whom to trust–a crucial lesson for Perry when he wins the multimillion-dollar jackpot. As his family descends, moving in on his fortune, his fate, and his few true friends, he has a lesson for them: never, ever underestimate Perry Crandall. Published in 2007, 310 pages.
Description from book jacket
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Discussion questions
Lottery discussion questions from Reading Group Guides
Lottery discussion questions from Random House
Additional information
Random House has an interview with the author in which she discusses the novel.
BookPage has an interview with author in which she discusses the novel.
Patricia Wood’s website is a source for great information plus includes contact information for having Patricia join your book group discussion.
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