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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My Rating: 4 Stars
Tropes: Murder Mystery | Thriller | Suspense
If you want to keep cool in the hot summer heat, then make sure to pick up One by One by Ruth Ware- this book will most definitely bring on the chills! In Ruth’s latest novel, she carefully navigates a “locked room” style mystery novel as the characters are all trapped on in a chalet in the Alps after an avalanche. Ware carefully and methodically builds the tension as one by one, these characters are killed off by an unknown person who isn’t revealed until the shocking end. I know some readers who read early copies of this novel figured out “who-dun-it” fairly early on, but I was so consumed with the detailed writing and the way everything panes out that it slipped right past me. I’d say that’s a winner and Ware succeeded big time!
This is a snappy thriller that’s quick to get into and easy to navigate as the chapters are short and the plot is intense. I found no problem with reading this book in one sitting and that’s not only due to the fantastic writing (I honestly loved this book; the setting, the plot, etc.) but the quick paced scenes that play out like a movie.
I encourage readers who have enjoyed the authors previous novels to give this one a try despite the varying reviews by other readers. I don’t think this book will be a favorite of everyone’s (not all books are!), but it’s sure to be a hit among others. I personally recommend it!
Tropes: Murder Mystery | Thriller | Suspense
If you want to keep cool in the hot summer heat, then make sure to pick up One by One by Ruth Ware- this book will most definitely bring on the chills! In Ruth’s latest novel, she carefully navigates a “locked room” style mystery novel as the characters are all trapped on in a chalet in the Alps after an avalanche. Ware carefully and methodically builds the tension as one by one, these characters are killed off by an unknown person who isn’t revealed until the shocking end. I know some readers who read early copies of this novel figured out “who-dun-it” fairly early on, but I was so consumed with the detailed writing and the way everything panes out that it slipped right past me. I’d say that’s a winner and Ware succeeded big time!
This is a snappy thriller that’s quick to get into and easy to navigate as the chapters are short and the plot is intense. I found no problem with reading this book in one sitting and that’s not only due to the fantastic writing (I honestly loved this book; the setting, the plot, etc.) but the quick paced scenes that play out like a movie.
I encourage readers who have enjoyed the authors previous novels to give this one a try despite the varying reviews by other readers. I don’t think this book will be a favorite of everyone’s (not all books are!), but it’s sure to be a hit among others. I personally recommend it!
I’ve read almost all of Ruth Ware’s books (with the exception of 2) and this one I thought to be my favorite. It had good characters that you rooted for and while it was an overwhelming amount of characters to get to know at first I liked the intricate storyline of the few you really got to know. For me it was a bit predictable, but all of her books have been so that wasn’t surprising. While the plot wasn’t something extremely elaborate and unpredictable I still really enjoy Ware’s writing style and liked the book.
A very classic mystery storyline! Comfortable, quick, and well written.
Love me a closed room mystery. (Or whatever they are called.) Fewer than a dozen people trapped on a mountain, surrounded by avalanche debris and days of blizzard level snow.
I found the introduction of all the characters to be lacking in the beginning. I wasn’t able to keep them all straight for a bit… and eventually decided it wasn’t worth it and just focused on the main ones.
The twists and turns kept me guessing.
I found the introduction of all the characters to be lacking in the beginning. I wasn’t able to keep them all straight for a bit… and eventually decided it wasn’t worth it and just focused on the main ones.
The twists and turns kept me guessing.
Thoroughly enjoyed this, satisfied to know I figured things out with the clues given to us. Only downside was, after everything was resolved, the end dragged on a bit longer than I felt was necessary. Aside from that, a solid thriller.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Entertaining! This one was fun to try to figure out with the clues Ware gives us!
Slow start, but good storyline and twist if you can get to the climax.