The Collector
John Fowles
294 pages
Withdrawn, uneducated and unloved, Frederick collects butterflies and takes photographs. He is obsessed with a beautiful stranger, the art student Miranda. When he wins the pools he buys a remote Sussex house and calmly abducts Miranda, believing she will
The Collector is a deeply upsetting and well-written novel that delivers a massive gut punch, leaving readers in tears like no other book.
Marketed as a classic, The Collector is criticized for being quite pathetic instead.
Fowles' psychological thriller explores obsession and power dynamics, making it a gripping read for fans of suspenseful literature.
This book offers a haunting exploration of obsession and morality, leaving readers questioning their own innocence and the nature of humanity long after the last page.
It's a pretty creepy read that keeps you on the edge of your seat.