Comments on: The Collector by John Fowles

By: Chezza

Chezza — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:50:25 +0000

The Collector by Jhon Fowles wasnt bad, i enjoyed it up to page 100 then when we were told the novel from Mirandas diary it got really boring. I felt it went too in depth about her friends and i got sick of hearing about this G.P

I didnt find it gripping now ive to write an essay on it and im not influenced at all.

By: Chris Lees

Chris Lees — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:37:52 +0000

Errrrrr.. I am English, and I’d like you to know that we actually can think of our own phrases, and would never call anything a “no-brainer”. We would actually refer to something as being ‘obvious’ or ‘clear.’ Indeed, we can think of our own words, and do not need to rely on your unnecessary Americanismns thank you very much.

By: Sally

Sally — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:31:52 +0000

Where can I find the book?
I am so keen now to read it? I already seen the movie … was fascinating yet i need to read it.

By: Caroline Wood

Caroline Wood — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:22:29 +0000

I thought the review was very well stated. I have the book and for some reason only read the beginning. I will though give it a read. I’ve seen the film and loved it. Terrence Stamp is amazing and he mood of the film is captivating. What I like about these characters is that they are flawed but in another way they are perfect at who they are and like the butterfly they are thrilling to watch. The layers of these characters are build and revealed and like the fine dust on a butterflys’ which enable flight to happen, it is the almost graspless aspect of this story that intrigues. I wonder what John Fowles thought of the film?

By: Feli_cia

Feli_cia — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:30:02 +0000

Although I`ve read many books throughout my existance,few of them have made me cry like this one in the last 10 pages.
It is exceptionally written,an it depends on the type of personality who reads such a book…I have totally identified myself with Miranda and therefore actually “lived” every word of this novel….
In a few simple lines I reccomend this book to everyone who wants to find out how NOT to treat women

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:44:51 +0000

I think this article gives too much praise to the novel. Though beautifully written, the book reached it’s climax on every level by page 100. After, it was a long ramble of Miranda reflecting and remenissing of her life before being abducted, and how she should call G.P after she gets out (if). And then the absolute expected happened, and the last three “chilling” pages of the novel are only welcomed with relief for the dreadful novel is at an end. An expected, boring end.

By: Kym

Kym — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:43:10 +0000

I enjoyed reading this book. The whole thrill and adventure. Fowle is one of my favorite authors to read now.

By: Charlotte Bailye

Charlotte Bailye — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:53:18 +0000

Another of Fowles’ intriguing, captivating novel’s. The inclusion of enigmatic characters captures our deepest imagination – I visualised and metaphysically re-lived Miranda’s experience within my irrational, subconscious – dreams.
G.P. is the most awe inspiring character. We visualise him through Miranda’s nostalgic rose-tinted spectacles creating the most beautiful description of G.P’s and Miranda’s (perhaps Fowles) thought provoking inhibitions released into the context of lyrical literature.

By: shreya

shreya — Tue, 29 May 2007 14:30:35 +0000

this book in my perception was quite interesting and intriguing … the last 3 pgs were the most disturbing in my perception … however i am doing this book for my extended essay for IB and cant seem to make a thesis on the relationship between normalcy and lunacy … the way he expresses crazy and lunatic ideas in such as cool fashion… it lies in the language i guess but i cant quite put my finger on it !!

By: Wanda

Wanda — Tue, 29 May 2007 14:29:43 +0000

A good review of a good novel!

By: anonymous

anonymous — Tue, 29 May 2007 14:28:58 +0000

This book got on my last nerve. I was completely sick of Miranda and Frederick way before page 100, which was the first assignment in my lit class. Frankly, I despise both Frederick and Miranda. She and her friends are so pretentious that they’re a joke, and he’s such a slimy creep that I’d gladly bury this awful mess if not for my grade relying on my finishing the horrid experience.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Tue, 29 May 2007 14:28:29 +0000

Im studying the collector for my yr 12 tee english course and i found that this book was the best ive ever studied the two points of view Clegg and Miranda are realy interesting and thought provking

By: anonymous

anonymous — Tue, 29 May 2007 14:28:06 +0000

I have read this book about 10 times since I was 16, I am 50 now. It is quite captivating, to say the least!

By: Pedro Blas Gonzalez

Pedro Blas Gonzalez — Tue, 29 May 2007 14:27:31 +0000

September 22, 2006

Very good article. Clear and measured. I enjoyed it, and learned something in the process. Congratulations. In good will,

Pedro Blas Gonzalez
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Barry University
Miami, Florida, U.S.A

By: anonymous

anonymous — Tue, 29 May 2007 14:26:25 +0000

Amazing. One of the few books I can read in such a short time without falling asleep. Something I can read over and over again. More books should be like this one.

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 29 May 2007 14:23:49 +0000

I read this book in two sittings. It was absolutely wonderful. I couldn’t sleep the day after I read it. I kept thinking about the characters…and what they are like. I was frightened, yet intrigued.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Tue, 29 May 2007 14:23:23 +0000

good for Fowle!