82 pages 2 hours read

Camron Wright

The Rent Collector

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

The Rent Collector by Camron Wright tells the story of Sang Ly, a 29-year-old Cambodian woman living with her husband and ill 16-month-old son in the Stung Meanchey dump. Amidst challenges like illness, poverty, and gang violence, Sang seeks a better life through literacy, forming an unexpected friendship with Sopeap Sin, the formidable rent collector. The novel explores themes of the power of story, education, and resilience. This story addresses themes including the traumatic impacts of genocide, terminal illness, and issues of extreme poverty.

Reviews & Readership

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The Rent Collector by Camron Wright resonates for its emotional depth and compelling narrative, winning praise for its ability to shed light on the resilience and hope within dire circumstances. However, some critique the novel for its predictable plot and idealized characters, feeling it lacks nuance. Overall, it’s a moving, albeit somewhat simplistic, tale.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Rent Collector?

Readers who might enjoy The Rent Collector by Camron Wright are those who appreciate moving, character-driven stories of resilience and hope. Fans of Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner and Markus Zusak's The Book Thief will find themselves equally drawn to this poignant tale set in the slums of Cambodia.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes

Life/Time: The Past

Values/Ideas: Good & Evil