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The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson
4.0

Quite a few standouts in here. Stories that I re-read immediately, or read aloud to my partner, because I just needed to revel in them a little longer. The rest fluctuated in quality for me; most were above average to average, but even when average they were still interesting enough to maintain my stamina throughout the collection, which can be a challenge with short stories. On the whole, it felt fairly easy to get through. If you've enjoyed Jackson's work in the past it's definitely worth a read. 

Standouts:
The Intoxicated 
The Renegade
After You, My Dear Alphonse 
Flower Garden
Colloquy
The Lottery