A review by bibliorama
One by One by Ruth Ware
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I'm giving as much in this review as the book gave.
Enjoyment - 3
Just an eh book. Definitely not the worst thriller I've read and the writing was okay, just nothing extraordinary or surprising.
Start - 3
Fine setup with some okay characters.
Characters - 3
One of the POVs was kind of grating to be in as they were repetitive and more of a recluse, so we didn't get to see enough of the more interesting characters.
Atmosphere - 4
I do like a snowy environment. Give me all the blizzards, freezing temps, and mother nature trying to go after humans.
Plot - 2
None of the plot twists were shocking and the ending wrap-up was too long after the final ski. The biggest waste was the incorporation of the app Snoop. It wasn't used nearly as much as it should have been. If you're going to have a gimmick as least go all the way with it right?!
Ending - 4
The full scene of the final ski was great to read, I'll give this book that. However, the ending wrap-up was too long and dragged.
Style - 3
Repetitive lines here and there. Not memorable, but still readable.
Overall - 3
Enjoyment - 3
Just an eh book. Definitely not the worst thriller I've read and the writing was okay, just nothing extraordinary or surprising.
Start - 3
Fine setup with some okay characters.
Characters - 3
One of the POVs was kind of grating to be in as they were repetitive and more of a recluse, so we didn't get to see enough of the more interesting characters.
Atmosphere - 4
I do like a snowy environment. Give me all the blizzards, freezing temps, and mother nature trying to go after humans.
Plot - 2
None of the plot twists were shocking and the ending wrap-up was too long after the final ski. The biggest waste was the incorporation of the app Snoop. It wasn't used nearly as much as it should have been. If you're going to have a gimmick as least go all the way with it right?!
Ending - 4
The full scene of the final ski was great to read, I'll give this book that. However, the ending wrap-up was too long and dragged.
Spoiler
Also the trope of the overweight, antisocial, recluse being the killer is overdone and not interesting. There wasn't anything new added to the conversation of that kind of character.Style - 3
Repetitive lines here and there. Not memorable, but still readable.
Overall - 3