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Book Review of Lottery

Lottery
Lottery
Author: Patricia Wood
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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Perry L. Crandall was abandoned at a young age by his parents and left in the care of his Grandparents. Perry has the IQ of 76 and has been raised with the routines of write things down so you will not forget them, everyday cleaning chores and buying a Lottery ticket every week. Perry works at Holsted's Marine Supply with Keith and Gary his boss. At the age of 31 finds himself alone after the death of his Gram and tries to makes sense of what happen and do his everyday routines. His routine of playing the Lottery every week pays off and he wins $12 million. Family start showing up wanting to help and friends step in to help. He finds his real family and friends.

LOVE this book. Great writing, great set up and truly enjoyed Perry being the narrator. I did not want this book to end.