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sandysmith 's review for:
The One
by John Marrs
challenging
dark
emotional
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
A brilliant unique concept, where a scientist discovers a gene in your DNA, where you can be matched to your prefect partner, the one you are genetically made for, so a perfect person for you. It's a dystopia read with psychological thriller thrown in. As a result it's really hard to say a specific genre. Told from 5 different points of view, Christopher, Ellie, Nick, Mandy, and Jade, with short, engaging chapters, each one leaving a cliff hanger. I was hooked, and the book was so hard to put down. Twisty and unpredictable. I love books that make you think, and this will stay with me. I have a book hangover. Overall, it was a dark, interesting, compelling ride of a book. The author is fast becoming one of my favourites. Excellent stuff.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Violence, Blood, Murder, Pregnancy
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Abortion