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Lottery

By: Patricia Wood
Narrated by: Paul Michael
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Publisher's summary

Perry's IQ is only 76, but he's not stupid. His grandmother taught him everything he needs to know to survive: she taught him to write things down so he won't forget them. She taught him to play the lottery every week. And, most important, she taught him whom to trust.

When Gram dies, Perry is left orphaned and bereft at the age of 31. Then his weekly Washington State Lottery ticket wins him 12 million dollars, and he finds he has more family than he knows what to do with.

Peopled with characters both wicked and heroic, Lottery is a deeply satisfying, gorgeously rendered novel about trust, loyalty, and what distinguishes us as capable.

©2007 Patricia Wood (P)2007 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA), Inc. and Books on Tape. All rights reserved.

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"Wood's light humor and likable narrator...have mass appeal." ( Publishers Weekly)

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This is a touching story with indelible characters and top-notch narration.

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Pleasant

This book was a pleasant listen. The story has a few interesting turns and the narrator does a credible job of delivering it. Nothing earth-shattering or life changing for me in this book, but it was fun to listen to and I'd recommend it for a "lighter" listen.

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5 stars all the way

Any book I listen to more than 3 times gets a 5! You root for the most loving, sensitive main character and you just want to protect him throuout the entire storyline. A must listen. Its slow but so is he and its okay.

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excellent book

starts out a little slow but very much worth the wait! highly recommend to all audiences.

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Sweet book, a bit predictable

This book was excellently delivered and offered beautiful insight into the mind of a man with an IQ of 76. It demonstrates the sad reality of where too many place their priorities.

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Great story

I originally picked this book because I like the sound of Paul Michael narrating. He did a great job portraying the story of Perry. The story itself is well written and told just as well. It’s a wonderful story of a man that teaches you what’s really important in life. I’d recommend this book to anyone interested in a tale of luck!

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Great Story

There are truly so many different people in this world and this book certainly brings them all to life....Great book couldn’t stop listening,

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Loved this one, in every way

Good story, great narration, great characters, satisfying ending. I see a movie here. Mark my words.

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My favorite book!

There are very few books I have read more than once, however I've read Lottery at least 4x. I recommend it to anybody and everybody who is looking for and uplifting, satisfying, fabulous book!! I wish so much that this author would write something else, But sometimes you can only create one masterpiece!!!

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Love

It’s all about having what you want, especially when what you want you love and is love.

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