A review by ellacostello
The Collector by John Fowles

dark sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

If I had read this book 20 odd years ago I may have found it more suspenseful and shocking despite this it was still an “enjoyable” read (as far as kidnap can be classed as enjoyable). I found the switching of POV was good in knowing how each were thinking and feeling and I enjoyed finding out more about the attempted escapes however overall I did find it a bit repetitive and was bored going through the second section. I found both characters unlikeable but I felt for Miranda and wished she had survived. Going through the book I get I understood more about the kidnappers psyche and how truly unstable and crazy he was which I enjoyed seeing into that side. Overall I did enjoy the book but it wouldn’t be one I would be interested in rereading 
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