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[–] sanguinepar@lemmy.world 30 points 2 months ago (4 children)

I only recently discovered Shirley Jackson's The Lottery, but I think that would need to be in the conversation.

[–] vividspecter@aussie.zone 9 points 2 months ago

I discovered the book after the residents of Springfield went mad trying to win the local lottery, only to discover a chilling tale of conformity gone mad.

[–] white_nrdy@programming.dev 7 points 2 months ago

Still think about this from HS. Years later. Such a good one.

[–] brognak@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 months ago

This is the best answer. Iirc it was actually printed in one of my HS English books, and is actually a short story.

[–] AceFuzzLord@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 months ago

I read that in 9th grade and it didn't phase or really scare me. In my case, I think it's because I was used to more violent video games.

Either way, I would agree. Was a pretty good story, all things considered.