The Collectors is a slightly abstract part of the His Dark Materials series, only connected by an indirect mention of Mrs Coulter and her daemon. The story is gripping, fast-paced, and more interesting with every page. Every character receives their just rewards, and the mystery is never fully explained or solved. I loved it. This short story is exactly the right length and is the perfect mix of vague and descriptive. The Collectors left me wanting more, but in a “because this story is awesome” kind of way, not a “this should have been longer” way.