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kaybuss's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
mishak1660's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED this book. The writing was so good, and the story kept me really engaged. It's fast-paced but still managed to have me invested in the characters. I highly recommend, and I can't wait to read the second book in the series.
graceelllen12's review against another edition
2.0
Not my favorite
I had high hopes for this one, but I didn’t care much for the writing style. There were also several elements of the premise that I didn’t find believable. Ultimately, I was disappointed.
I had high hopes for this one, but I didn’t care much for the writing style. There were also several elements of the premise that I didn’t find believable. Ultimately, I was disappointed.
ella_is_reading25's review against another edition
4.0
This book has been on my physical TBR for so long and i finally picked it up and was completely wowed! I absolutely loved the storytelling in this book and i love a good dystopian story
pnwtinap's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this spin on the world with just one child allowed what would happen work twins.
mrsfroese's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
pantsreads's review against another edition
2.0
2.5/5
Frightening near-future dystopia, but suffers from formulaic plot and themes.
Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
Frightening near-future dystopia, but suffers from formulaic plot and themes.
Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
alongreader's review against another edition
3.0
Oppressive regimes cracking down on the number of children people can have isn't a new idea, but the Saunders give it a unique spin that kept me interested in this book the whole way through. The girls weren't perfect or cookie cutter, they each had their own strengths that kept the story moving nicely. It's all a huge setup for the next book, of course, but I'll be watching out for that one to see what happens next.
It did count a little too heavily on people being familiar with specific areas of the USA, but I struggled through. It's still more or less understandable.
A good, exciting read.
Receiving an ARC did not alter my review in any way.
A handful of other passengers exit behind us, removing themselves from the scene. It takes all the discipline I have not to sprint, to match my speed to Ava's and blend in.
Finally, we reach the end of the platform and slip into the shadows of the early morning dawn.
Ava opens her umbrella, turns her head, and looks back, but I'm afraid to look behind me. I keep my eyes straight ahead ... to the dangers that wait for us next.
It did count a little too heavily on people being familiar with specific areas of the USA, but I struggled through. It's still more or less understandable.
A good, exciting read.
Receiving an ARC did not alter my review in any way.
A handful of other passengers exit behind us, removing themselves from the scene. It takes all the discipline I have not to sprint, to match my speed to Ava's and blend in.
Finally, we reach the end of the platform and slip into the shadows of the early morning dawn.
Ava opens her umbrella, turns her head, and looks back, but I'm afraid to look behind me. I keep my eyes straight ahead ... to the dangers that wait for us next.
bookishblond's review against another edition
2.0
The reviews for this book are all by people who received a free copy. That should tell you something!
It’s not that THE RULE OF ONE is awful. It’s just… not good. The book is set in the not-too-distant future, a version of the US broken apart by climate change. There’s a one-child policy, hence the title. Identical twins Ava and (omg, I literally just finished this and I can’t remember the other one’s name!) take turns going to school while the other one stays in the basement, per their father’s arrangement. It’s very important that no one knows they’re twins not only because it’s illegal but because their father is the head of the Texas health dependent/family planning division. Somehow, this whole thing has worked out just fine for 18 years. Twins don’t really exist so no one would think to question them. (Why would a one-child policy outlaw twins? It’s not like a woman can do it on a purpose.)
Until one day… their secret is found out! Chaos ensues! The twins must leave their Dallas home and go on a dangerous journey! You know, the usual.
The premise is fine. It’s not that there are plot holes, per say… but… the plot and the world really don’t make any sense. At all. To the point where it is truly laughable. I literally laughed out loud at points. I’ll have to finish this review on desktop so I can hide spoilers, because I really want to pick this book apart.
It’s not that THE RULE OF ONE is awful. It’s just… not good. The book is set in the not-too-distant future, a version of the US broken apart by climate change. There’s a one-child policy, hence the title. Identical twins Ava and (omg, I literally just finished this and I can’t remember the other one’s name!) take turns going to school while the other one stays in the basement, per their father’s arrangement. It’s very important that no one knows they’re twins not only because it’s illegal but because their father is the head of the Texas health dependent/family planning division. Somehow, this whole thing has worked out just fine for 18 years. Twins don’t really exist so no one would think to question them. (Why would a one-child policy outlaw twins? It’s not like a woman can do it on a purpose.)
Until one day… their secret is found out! Chaos ensues! The twins must leave their Dallas home and go on a dangerous journey! You know, the usual.
The premise is fine. It’s not that there are plot holes, per say… but… the plot and the world really don’t make any sense. At all. To the point where it is truly laughable. I literally laughed out loud at points. I’ll have to finish this review on desktop so I can hide spoilers, because I really want to pick this book apart.