Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

The One by John Marrs

13 reviews

paulaks's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I really wanted to like this book but  I don´t know... The writing was mediocre but the pace was pretty fast because of POV switches and short chapters. But holy crap the plot was CRAZY- Everything felt like a fever dream! The topics were interesting and definitely gave different nuances but it was just too much I guess. This is a me-problem and I truly understand the hype it had. I was fascinated by some moments and ideas but it was way too much for me. Check TW! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gaslighting, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Gore, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Chronic illness, and Miscarriage

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Cancer, Medical content, and Pregnancy

brandilovesbooks's review against another edition

challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

If a simple DNA swab could find your soul mate,  would you do it?   What if your soul mate could be the same sex as you?  Or a generation older or younger than you?   Or be mentally handicapped?  Or have severe psychological problems?  Would you do it if you were single so you could eliminate all the Mr/Ms Wrongs before you found Mr/Ms Right?  What if you were in a relationship that you knew was "the one"?  Would you get tested to verify it?

The One takes place 10 years after this groundbreaking test became public.  Millions across the world have been tested.  The One follows 5 people who get their match.  A woman whose match is across the world, a CEO who always puts her business first,  a man who is pressured by his fiance to take the test to prove they are soul mates, a woman who attends her match's memorial after getting matched, and a psychopath who is in the middle of a murder spree.

There is so much more I could say,  but I don't want to give anything away.   

I enjoyed not only the "what if's" raised by the premise but the way each story unfolded.  They were all completely different and each had parts that were completely unexpected. 

Definitely recommended.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Murder, Chronic illness, Gaslighting, Gore, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Infidelity, and Toxic relationship

roseschlumpf's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Cancer, and Murder

leonelle's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death, Blood, Infidelity, Chronic illness, Cancer, and Grief

marareading's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

An amazing thriller! Imagine a company exists that has created a DNA match test to ensure that every person is matched with the ONE person on earth who is perfect for them, but only if you choose to find them. I'm this book there are multiple POVs. One of them is a serial killer. The twists had me floored. I was actually speechless. I will recommend this book from now on. I enjoyed it so much! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Abortion, Pregnancy, Torture, Blood, Death, Gore, Cancer, Car accident, Chronic illness, Infertility, Kidnapping, Grief, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Medical trauma, Mental illness, and Miscarriage

Minor: Pedophilia, Toxic relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Death of parent

bookishdreamer61's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Miscarriage, Chronic illness, Violence, Terminal illness, Murder, and Cancer

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Infertility, and Gore

Minor: Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, and Homophobia

franklola's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Stalking, Blood, Gaslighting, Body horror, Death, Gore, Mental illness, and Violence

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Infertility, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Alcohol, Death of parent, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy

tenasadie's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Infertility, Gaslighting, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Murder, Pregnancy, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Gore, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, and Toxic friendship

taria's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Medical trauma, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Infertility, Murder, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Body horror, Gore, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Miscarriage, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

nahtehreads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Loved/hated the multiple storyline’s  because when a plot twist happened you had to read the other storyline’s before you got back to the one that interested you but it also created suspense. A lot of plot twists which were unexpected which is definitely what you want in a psychological thriller!! 

Loved it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Stalking, Blood, Mental illness, Body horror, and Violence

Moderate: Cancer, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Terminal illness

Minor: Kidnapping, Infidelity, and Child death

Spoiler

I honestly loved Christian’s storyline and how he fell in love with a police officer. It’s bloody ironic