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The Collective

Alison Gaylin
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The Collective

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Alison Gaylin

The Collective

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

338

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Collective by Alison Gaylin, a grieving mother becomes entangled with a secret group of women seeking vigilante justice for their lost children. The novel explores themes of grief, revenge, and moral ambiguity, as the protagonist grapples with the darker side of retribution and the ethical complexities it entails.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

39,675 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Alison Gaylin's The Collective boasts a compelling narrative and well-developed characters, capturing readers with its suspenseful and emotional journey. Critics praise its dark, gripping plot, though some find pacing issues and predictability in parts. The exploration of grief and revenge resonates strongly, making it a thought-provoking read overall.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Collective?

Fans of psychological thrillers and suspenseful narratives will be captivated by Alison Gaylin’s The Collective. Readers who enjoy the dark, twisty plots of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl or Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train will find this book particularly engaging. This novel is perfect for those who appreciate complex characters and morally ambiguous stories.

4.1

39,675 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

338

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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