The Collector

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by John Fowles

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How is this book featured in the "most disturbing book ever written" AND "best books of the 20th century"? Also, is it PG-13 stuff or would it be inappropriate for a high-school age person?
Stefania Mihai Because having disturbing content and being a good book are not mutually exclusive. I wouldn't go as far as calling it one of the best books of the 20…moreBecause having disturbing content and being a good book are not mutually exclusive. I wouldn't go as far as calling it one of the best books of the 20th century, but it was very well-written. The psychological abuse, the description of both the villain's and the victim's attitudes vs. thoughts, the games and strategies each of them devised to try and control the other... it was very disturbing, but at the same time a riveting read.

I'm not sure what PG-13 means. If it means ”appropriate for anyone over 13”, I don't think it is. The psychological abuse depicted here is pretty strong and the ending is veeery creepy. I think it would be too shocking for a 13 year-old kid. Hell, it shocked me a lot, and I've seen many seasons of Criminal Minds :) 15-16 year-olds, yes, maybe. Then again, it always depends on the kid.(less)
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what serial killers were inspired by this book?
Liz I know you asked this two years ago, but it was Leonard Lake and Charles Ng.
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i havent read this yet but i was wondering for the people who have, would an 11 year old enjoy this? i watch criminal minds and am interested in this kind of thing
Lucas Hi! I personal would not recommend for an 11 yr old to read this book. It's very psychological and I myself who most of the time does not have an issu…moreHi! I personal would not recommend for an 11 yr old to read this book. It's very psychological and I myself who most of the time does not have an issue with horror got very disturbed by the content. I don't think anyone under 15 should read this book.(less)
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Would this be an appropriate book to do a project on as a freshman in highschool?
Murren I would say so, it really depends on your teachers more than anything else but there should/is an interesting discourse on this book and it’s topics.
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