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A review by booksbytheglass
The One by John Marrs
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I took my time with this one because I was torn between wanting this story to last forever and NEEDING to find out what happens to all of these characters!! I ended up reading it over five days which was the perfect amount of time to absorb and digest ๐๐ผ
first of all, I read this book after watching the show - and let me tell you firmly, the book is MILES better than the show could ever be (I mean, are we surprised though)
and Iโm among the few that severely enjoyed the show!!
I was absolutely obsessed with the five narrators taking their journey by matching their DNA with their soulmate ๐ฎโ๐จ like how to perfectly blend five completely different characters and stories and somehow make all of their relationships seem similar? so priceless ๐ซก
and of course, in pure john marrs thriller fashion, everyone had a dark and twisty secret that led to an even darker and twistier plot twist ๐ณ they all had me seriously gasping from page to page I need oxygen
I will say that if I had read this first, I would definitely have hated the show because these storylines are just SO GOOD not to pass up. I seriously will be thinking about them all for a very long time - but especially nick ๐ฅน๐ฅน๐ฅน
just do yourself a favor and read this classic! itโs certain to have something for everyone!
rating: 5 stars
wine pairing: bordeaux red blend
first of all, I read this book after watching the show - and let me tell you firmly, the book is MILES better than the show could ever be (I mean, are we surprised though)
and Iโm among the few that severely enjoyed the show!!
I was absolutely obsessed with the five narrators taking their journey by matching their DNA with their soulmate ๐ฎโ๐จ like how to perfectly blend five completely different characters and stories and somehow make all of their relationships seem similar? so priceless ๐ซก
and of course, in pure john marrs thriller fashion, everyone had a dark and twisty secret that led to an even darker and twistier plot twist ๐ณ they all had me seriously gasping from page to page I need oxygen
I will say that if I had read this first, I would definitely have hated the show because these storylines are just SO GOOD not to pass up. I seriously will be thinking about them all for a very long time - but especially nick ๐ฅน๐ฅน๐ฅน
just do yourself a favor and read this classic! itโs certain to have something for everyone!
rating: 5 stars
wine pairing: bordeaux red blend
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Infidelity
Moderate: Infertility