A funny, poignant, and wise novel about a very rich underdog who shows everyone just how little his IQ says about his smarts.
“A wonderful first novel…profoundly lovable.” —Washington Post
“A memorable character whose voice and world linger in one’s imagination.” —Miami Herald
“Lottery is a winner.” —Kate Jacobs
“A winning narrator.” —Seattle Times
It’s “memorable.” —Miami Herald
It’s “wonderful.” —Washington Post
It’s “irresistible.” —Good Housekeeping
“Uplifting.” —Kate Jacobs
“Much more than a novel about a windfall affecting a simple soul—it’s a book about a stupendous event affecting a great number of people, especially the reader.” —Paul Theroux
