The One by John Marrs

The One

John Marrs with Simon Bubb (Narrator), Sophie Aldred (Narrator), Jot Davies (Narrator), Clare Corbett (Narrator), Vicki Hall (Narrator)

11 hours, 1 minutes first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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The One by John Marrs is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that will captivate readers who enjoy exploring the darker side of love, technology, and human nature, making it a perfect fit for fans of psychological thrillers and science fiction who crave a story that explores the complexities of relationships and the consequences of playing with the fundamental building blocks of human connection.

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A #1 ebook bestseller and featured on Simon Mayo's Radio 2 book club. Perfect for fans of BEHIND HER EYES and BLACK MIRROR. One simple mouth swab is all it takes. A quick DNA test to find your perfect partner - the one you're genetically made...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24,590 reviews

Moods

mysterious 71%
dark 70%
tense 64%
emotional 38%
adventurous 18%
reflective 18%
challenging 15%
sad 14%
hopeful 7%
funny 5%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 33%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 29% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 24% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.1

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