The Collective A Novel
The Collective A Novel by Don Lee, published by W. W. Norton & Company on July 8, 2013, is a 320-page exploration of ambition and identity. The story follows Joshua Yoon, Eric Cho, and Jessica Tsai as they arrive at Macalester College, each carrying their own aspirations to become artists. Their journey is shaped by experiences of campus racism and the challenges of adulthood, ultimately leading them down divergent paths.
Readers will find a nuanced examination of racial identity and the complexities faced by artists in contemporary America. The narrative delves into themes of friendship and the impact of societal expectations, presenting a rich tapestry of experiences that resonate with the struggles of coming of age. This edition offers a thoughtful perspective on the characters’ lives and the broader implications of their ambitions.
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“Riveting, moving, and—most impressive—agile and resourceful in its approach to race. Don Lee explores that issue from every conceivable angle, raising a thousand questions and undercutting easy answers.” —Jennifer Egan
Joshua Yoon, Eric Cho, and Jessica Tsai arrive at Macalester College with different baggage but a singular and overpowering ambition—to become artists. As the years progress, their resolve is tested first by an act of campus racism and later, while they’re living together as adults in Cambridge, by a set of real-world demands and distractions that ultimately drive them in vastly different directions. A dazzling exploration of racial identity and the queasy position of the artist in contemporary America, Don Lee’s latest is a landmark achievement—his most funny, tragic, and revealing book yet.
Winner of the 2013 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature
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