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I could use help interpreting the ending. I can't find lessons or book club discussions online. Anyone have any insights?

Joanna Calder Shirley Jackson's novels rarely end tidily. I think the "who dunnit" is less important than the path that led to the ending. Jackson challenges us to …moreShirley Jackson's novels rarely end tidily. I think the "who dunnit" is less important than the path that led to the ending. Jackson challenges us to examine our own thoughts and actions and wants us to ask ourselves whether we would have acted differently from the characters in the novel. (less)

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Should I read this before "The Lottery" or after, to appreciate it best?

Maud I think it doesn’t matter much. They have similar themes but are very different works. I would start with The Road through the Wall but only because i…moreI think it doesn’t matter much. They have similar themes but are very different works. I would start with The Road through the Wall but only because it was published before the other.(less)

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Is there graphic sexuality or rape in this book?

Isadora Raven No, not at all.

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