A review by bethsbooketlist
The One by John Marrs
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
πππππ -Β LOVED LOVED LOVED !!! This was a local book club read and I wish I could be at the chat to discuss because wow. Just wow. It was a thriller with so many twists and turns - I didn't expect how the story was going to play out. A really cool concept that I haven't read before. There was a host of characters that we follow with completely different stories, and every time their chapter ended I couldn't wait to return and see where their story went next. There was no character I didn't enjoy following.
The writing was maybe not the most literaryΒ but it really didn't matter. Every page had me gripped hook, line and sinker. Definitely reading more of this author in the futureΒ
The writing was maybe not the most literaryΒ but it really didn't matter. Every page had me gripped hook, line and sinker. Definitely reading more of this author in the futureΒ
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Murder, Emotional abuse, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis