This is one of my favorites. It almost matches the brilliance of "The Lottery." I remember something Stephen King wrote about that story in _Skeleton Crew._ He wrote that "The Lottery" has one of the most downbeat endings imaginable, but that he bet the editor who read it first walked home whistling. It's that kind of story, the kind that haunts and delights you long after you've read it. "Charles" is a story like that. I've often wondered if Ms. Jackson adapted these events from personal experience, either hers or someone else's. I don't know that much about Ms. Jackson, to tell the truth, except that she wrote _The Haunting of Hill House,_ one of the ten best horror novels of all time and definitely one of the 100 books you should read before you die. Thanks so much for uploading this, and your reading is very, very good.
Thank you. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Shirley Jacksons stories can be delightful or terrifying and she had a delicious sense of humour. She was unappreciated in her time, but there are so many writers of today that have been greatly influenced by her work. Take a trip through Shirley Jacksons world. You will be glad you did. CSJackson
@@MidnightReadCSJ totally agree with you. I read Shirley Jacksons short stories on holiday & they are bizarre, weird, upbeat, downbeat & enchanting all at the one time. Thank you for posting this story 🙏🏽
My absolute favorite from elementary school. Except our textbook changed it from the bad word being shouted to being written on the blackboard in big letters.
One of my favorite stories from Life Among the Savages. Shirley Jackson had a wonderful sense of humor.
This is one of my favorites. It almost matches the brilliance of "The Lottery." I remember something Stephen King wrote about that story in _Skeleton Crew._ He wrote that "The Lottery" has one of the most downbeat endings imaginable, but that he bet the editor who read it first walked home whistling. It's that kind of story, the kind that haunts and delights you long after you've read it. "Charles" is a story like that. I've often wondered if Ms. Jackson adapted these events from personal experience, either hers or someone else's. I don't know that much about Ms. Jackson, to tell the truth, except that she wrote _The Haunting of Hill House,_ one of the ten best horror novels of all time and definitely one of the 100 books you should read before you die. Thanks so much for uploading this, and your reading is very, very good.
Thank you. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Shirley Jacksons stories can be delightful or terrifying and she had a delicious sense of humour. She was unappreciated in her time, but there are so many writers of today that have been greatly influenced by her work. Take a trip through Shirley Jacksons world. You will be glad you did. CSJackson
@@MidnightReadCSJ totally agree with you. I read Shirley Jacksons short stories on holiday & they are bizarre, weird, upbeat, downbeat & enchanting all at the one time. Thank you for posting this story 🙏🏽
I'd be terrifyingly shocked if the lottery was based on personal experience.
The end of this story BLEW MY MIND! Excellent reading!!!!
Thank you so much Patience. Shirley Jackson is truly the master of surprise. CSJ
Sounds like this was written from personal experience.
Loved this story.
Thank you.
THAT ENDING OMG
I loved to listen to this all over again because of the emotion put into the story. I will never foget this one.
Thank You. Your lovely comments made me smile. CSJackson
My absolute favorite from elementary school. Except our textbook changed it from the bad word being shouted to being written on the blackboard in big letters.
comedy at its best, Shirly is a genius
Thank you so much. CSJ
Excellent find this channel 💐💐
Thank you so much. CSJ
Whaddya expect? “Lorrie”, forsooth!
Of course.
Thank you for reading! It helped a lot being an EFL and ESL for ELA!
I had to do this as an assignment. so i had to watch this many times it helped alot.
Thank you for listening. I'm glad it helped. CSJ
A kid in my class did all this but it wasnt me though😂
One of the more tame stories of hers lol
so slay
Thank you. CSJ
Thank you.
My pleasure. CSJ
I dont know why i find this one funny 😂
Thanks, I was too lazy to read this story for my exam tmr 🫶🏻