What would
you do if you won the lottery? For Kate, it’s a wish come true.
Struggling
with bills and financial woes while raising four teenagers and contending with
a bitter ex-husband, Kate was barely holding it together. Until she discovers
that she won the jackpot lottery. Of course, she couldn’t have been more
excited. She now had to freedom to buy whatever she wanted. No more having to
worry about money EVER.
But, soon,
Kate learns the dark side of the lottery like greedy relatives, reporters, and
money-hungry investors. I was shocked to hear how her family reacted, as if
Kate owed them more money. I mean, she was nice enough to give them each their
own car, but, soon, they started asking for more stuff, like a Euro trip, a new
house, a new business. Heck, even the reverend was a greedy bastard, wanting $3
million dollars to build a new church. WTF!?
That was the
problem with Kate making so many promises to so many people. At this rate, she
was going to lose the money faster than she could blink. What I would’ve done
is, after securing a nest egg for me and the kids, I would’ve given everyone
else an equal share that they could’ve spent however they pleased. If they blew
through it, then that’s their problem.
This story
was relatable and easy to get into. I liked that the reader engaged in each of
the characters as they battled to adjust to the money and all the attention.
This goes on the concept that people were never satisfied and always wants
more.
A real story
that beckons the question: What would you do?
My rating: 4 stars
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