The Collective by Don Lee

The Collective

Don Lee

310 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

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The Collective by Don Lee is a captivating and emotionally resonant novel that will captivate readers who appreciate introspective and character-driven stories about the complexities of friendship, identity, art, and the human condition, particularly those who are drawn to explorations of the Asian American experience and the challenges of pursuing one's creative passions.

Description

A sparkling bildungsroman about friendship and betrayal, art and race. In 1988, Eric Cho, an aspiring writer, arrives at Macalester College. On his first day he meets a beautiful fledgling painter, Jessica Tsai, and another would-be novelist, the ...

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Community Reviews

3.57
based on 162 reviews

Moods

dark: 87%

emotional: 75%

reflective: 62%

sad: 50%

challenging: 37%

funny: 25%

hopeful: 12%

inspiring: 12%

tense: 12%


Pace

25% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose A mix
85% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

71% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

85% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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