Shortlisted for the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction 2008.
The story of a man with a low IQ, who see’s the world in kind and simple terms, winning 12 million on the Lottery and learning that the world about him does not share his moral compass. Funny, sad and enchanting.
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 importantly, 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 L. Crandall.
'A witty yet poignant social commentary where the empty value of money is set against the heart-warming traits of an unquestioningly loyal soul.' Easy Living
'Superbly written, and moving in its simplicity.' Psychologies
'What I love about Lottery is that it is much more than a novel about a windfall affecting a simple soul – it’s a book about a stupendous event affecting a great number of people, especially the reader.' Paul Theroux
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About Patricia Wood
Patricia Wood is a PhD student at the University of Hawaii, focusing on education, disability, and diversity. Lottery is inspired by her work, as well as a number of events in her life, including her father winning the Washington State Lottery. She lives with her husband aboard a sailboat moored in Ko`Olina, Hawaii. This is her first novel. Patricia has one son, Andrew, who lives in Everett, where Lottery takes place.
