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Books: ‘Lottery’ explores world of man with intellectual disability

April 18th, 2008

disability news and commentary, Patricia WoodFirst-time author Patricia Wood among finalists for Orange Prize for fiction by women; Movie rights bought by Sarah Michelle Gellar.

From the International Herald Tribune, Honolulu Star Bulletin:

Honolulu-based author Wood, 54, was nominated for her debut novel “Lottery,” about a man with an IQ of 76 who wins the lottery. The tale is told from his point of view.

Here’s an excerpt from a review in the Library Journal:

Wood keeps the reader guessing as to how the story will end, and the resolution is satisfying. She meets her goal of portraying a mentally challenged person as a fully realized, functioning human being. Perry’s worldview is so charming and fair that by the end, you might think he’s the smartest character in the whole book.

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