The CollectiveThe Collective
What it's about
Five years after her daughter's death, Camille Gardener is still obsessed with the privileged young man she blames, until her rash actions draw the attention of a secret group of grieving mothers who want justice.
Why it's worth reading
It was a finalist for the Anthony Award.
You'll love it if you liked
The Housemaid
Big Little Lies
The Husband's SecretGood to know
It's psychological suspense.
By the numbers
- Readers9 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics18 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller14 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz26 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
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Is The Collective worth reading?
Yes. It was a finalist for the Anthony Award. It ranks #2,986 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 53.4 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Collective about?
Five years after her daughter's death, Camille Gardener is still obsessed with the privileged young man she blames, until her rash actions draw the attention of a secret group of grieving mothers who want justice.
How long does it take to read The Collective?
About 9 hours (352 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Collective?
If you liked it, try The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty or The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty.