I have recently finished several dark novels. One that I highly recommend is “The Collector” by John Fowles.
The first half of the book is told by “Ferdinand,” a brilliantly chilling character. Through Ferdinand we explore the psychology of a sociopath. The second half is told from the perspective of his captive, Miranda.
An author is successful when his reader can find themselves on the page. I found pieces of myself in Miranda. Taken out of the world, she ponders religion and morality. What makes a person who they are? This portion of the book allows introspection and soul searching.
I have added Fowles to my “read more” list.
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