Money isn t the same as treasure, and IQ isn t the same as smarts
An uplifting and joyous new novel hailed by Jacqueline Mitchard as
solid gold.
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.
A wonderful first novel profoundly lovable. Washington Post A memorable character whose voice and world linger in one s imagination. Miami Herald Lottery is a winner. Kate Jacobs A winning narrator. Seattle Times It s memorable. Miami Herald It s wonderful. Washington Post It s irresistible. Good Housekeeping Uplifting. Kate Jacobs 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
"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 "Wonderful...Perry L. Crandall, the underdog of Lottery, is profoundly lovable...so vivid and funny and poignant and joyful...the thinking man's guide to a happy life." Washington Post "It has bags of charm" Bookseller "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
