Once you’re done listen to today’s episode, check out this links for more on Shirley Jackson’s unsettling short story: 75 Years Ago, ‘The Lottery’ Went Viral. There’s a Reason We’re Still Talking About It. (New York Times) Read Shirley Jackson’s Eerily Contemporary Letter About Fear
I loved your line by line review of this story. You both brought up things I hadn't noticed and reinforced a few of my more troubling thoughts (how timely it still is, the gendered roles, Davy's pebbles, and stones!) Short Story Club episodes are some of my favorites, and I'm glad you're brining it back! How about reading a story from Dorothy Parker? or Jhumpa Lahari? or Borges?
I loved your line by line review of this story. You both brought up things I hadn't noticed and reinforced a few of my more troubling thoughts (how timely it still is, the gendered roles, Davy's pebbles, and stones!) Short Story Club episodes are some of my favorites, and I'm glad you're brining it back! How about reading a story from Dorothy Parker? or Jhumpa Lahari? or Borges?