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A review by hali
One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
i really enjoyed this! i’ve been interested characters who have DID since the show Mr. Robot. it’s usually not portrayed well, and sometimes it’s used as a scary “gotcha” (the last house on needless street comes to mind). with this story, we understand that our main character is living with it from page one - which i really appreciated. i don’t have DID and i don’t know anyone personally who does, but i did feel like this was good rep.
Ken’s alters had interesting personalities and it was fun to see how they all interacted with each other and worked together (or not). this was the best part of the book for me, and it made up most of the story. HOWEVER… the actual island plot was kinda odd and didnt really do anything for me.
i would recommend this more for those who enjoy character studies. this felt very Gothic™️, as the setting played a major role in curating the vibes.
Ken’s alters had interesting personalities and it was fun to see how they all interacted with each other and worked together (or not). this was the best part of the book for me, and it made up most of the story. HOWEVER… the actual island plot was kinda odd and didnt really do anything for me.
i would recommend this more for those who enjoy character studies. this felt very Gothic™️, as the setting played a major role in curating the vibes.