First published 2007
Perry has an IQ of 76, but his grandmother made sure he learned what matters. She showed him how to write things down so he remembers. She told him to buy lottery tickets every week. Most importantly, she taught him which people he can trust. At thirty-one, Perry loses Gram and finds himself alone in the world. Then his Washington State Lottery ticket hits for 12 million dollars. Suddenly Perry has relatives coming out of nowhere, all wanting to help him with his money. He must figure out who really cares about him and who just wants his cash. Perry faces a world full of people with their own plans for his fortune. The story follows his journey as he learns to navigate relationships, money, and the difference between being slow and being foolish.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, mystery, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Washington
320 pages · Hardcover · Boekerij