The Collector by John Fowles
The book revolves around a socially awkward and reclusive young man who wins a substantial amount of money in a lottery, which he uses to execute a long-held, sinister fantasy: to "collect" the object of his obsession, a beautiful and unattainable art student. He kidnaps her and holds her captive in the cellar of his rural farmhouse, convinced that she will grow to love him over time. The narrative delves into the psychological complexities of both captor and captive, exploring themes of power, possession, and the nature of love, ultimately revealing the chilling and tragic consequences of his delusional pursuit.
The 1529th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 283
- Words
- 72,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 57th on Click If You Dare: 100 Favorite Horror Stories (NPR)
- 86th on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)
- 756th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)