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woobat's review against another edition
4.0
This was a heart pounding locked room mystery/thriller combo. Ware totally nailed the start-up tech culture (I cringed and nodded my head ruefully). I had my suspicions pretty early on about who the culprit was, but the journey was still great. A few plot holes near the end made this a four star book instead of five, for me.
mcfade28's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.5
The plot very reminiscent of Agatha Christie. 8 guests and 2 chalet hosts are snowed in when an avalanche strikes, and with no reception/WiFi, they're totally cut off from the outside world. Then one by one, people start to die.
I enjoyed this, but I didn't love it. I think the plot was pretty decent, and the two main leads were written well enough, but I wish some of the other background characters were better fleshed out, so it felt like stakes were higher when people were bumped off.
My 2nd Ruth Ware, and I felt quite similarly about the last one. I'd certainly read another as they are quick, breezy reads. 3.5 stars rounded down
I enjoyed this, but I didn't love it. I think the plot was pretty decent, and the two main leads were written well enough, but I wish some of the other background characters were better fleshed out, so it felt like stakes were higher when people were bumped off.
My 2nd Ruth Ware, and I felt quite similarly about the last one. I'd certainly read another as they are quick, breezy reads. 3.5 stars rounded down
hellohardbacks's review against another edition
3.0
I think my feelings for this book will be better to explain using a pro/con list:
pros:
- And Then There Were None vibes
- snowy chateau setting was spot on
- dual-pov (one of my fav things)
- very satisfying ending
cons:
- obvious killer :/
- workplace drama could've been juicer
- a bit underwhelming
Ultimately this was a solid mystery/thriller but if you've read a lot of them and are looking for something to truly shock you, i think you can maybe skip (unless it's winter and you want a snowy book for the vibe, then it's perfect lol)
pros:
- And Then There Were None vibes
- snowy chateau setting was spot on
- dual-pov (one of my fav things)
- very satisfying ending
cons:
- obvious killer :/
- workplace drama could've been juicer
- a bit underwhelming
Ultimately this was a solid mystery/thriller but if you've read a lot of them and are looking for something to truly shock you, i think you can maybe skip (unless it's winter and you want a snowy book for the vibe, then it's perfect lol)
anamaslesa's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fun read, but was very reminiscent of The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley. Not sure if I would have enjoyed it better if I read this one first, but the story seemed played out to me. Still enjoyed the reading experience though.
storiesandstacks's review against another edition
5.0
I have come to look forward to each of this author's releases and this one was another exceptional read.
Saint Antoine is an exclusive ski resort and a group are gathering for a company retreat. Snoop is the hottest new music app and they are in the middle of a billion dollar buyout. Except not everyone is in favour of it. With the animosity in the group, they all head out to the slopes for a break. However, an avalanche cuts the chalet off from help and one of the group goes missing. From there it is all downhill as the group realise they may well be in danger.
I loved the way the author made you question each character, their motives and relationships to the point where anyone could have been the culprit in this clever and twisted who done it. It kept me guessing as Ware slowly revealed the backstories and secrets and I found myself completely immersed in the story. Brilliant!!
Saint Antoine is an exclusive ski resort and a group are gathering for a company retreat. Snoop is the hottest new music app and they are in the middle of a billion dollar buyout. Except not everyone is in favour of it. With the animosity in the group, they all head out to the slopes for a break. However, an avalanche cuts the chalet off from help and one of the group goes missing. From there it is all downhill as the group realise they may well be in danger.
I loved the way the author made you question each character, their motives and relationships to the point where anyone could have been the culprit in this clever and twisted who done it. It kept me guessing as Ware slowly revealed the backstories and secrets and I found myself completely immersed in the story. Brilliant!!
maddis_must_reads's review against another edition
3.0
I’d give this one a 3.5 ⭐️ it wasn’t bad, but wasn’t the best thriller I’ve ever read. All of the buildup didn’t really come to fruition, it seemed to wrap up a little too easily and the twist was almost just handed to the reader, not left for us to discover and bring the shock factor. I loved the setting and the business aspect, though. And it was kind of nice to have a thriller with a relatively positive ending with justice served.
ecruciani's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
myscatteredshelf's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the mix of the setting of a ski chalet that is isolated by an avalanche and the characters which were a toxic combination of working class and rich people behaving bratty. The pacing and suspense was excellent. While I find Ruth Ware inconsistent in delivering female characters I enjoy, I really loved One by One.