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A review by greatestheights
The One by John Marrs
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
3.75 stars for me. This was an interesting and fast-paced read, and I enjoyed multiple story lines (some quite a bit more than others). I almost wish that, rather than focusing on so many couples, the author had stuck with just two or three of them. It was hard to get attached to any of the characters, although I know this was obviously a plot-driven book. It felt very much like a long Black Mirror episode, and I'll definitely be interested to watch the Netflix show.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Pedophilia