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A review by atalea
The One by John Marrs
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I loved this book so much, I read it in a day! The book felt like it could have been a Black Mirror episode which is one of my favourite tv series of all time.
The book follows 5 different individuals in various stages of their lives as they decide to use their DNA in order to find their soulmate. The multiple PVO's led to various explorations of this topic and the consequences it had on their respective lives. The chapters were short which meant you were never too long with one POV and made for an addictive read.
If you're a fan of Black Mirror or just speculative fiction in general, I can highly recommend this book!
The book follows 5 different individuals in various stages of their lives as they decide to use their DNA in order to find their soulmate. The multiple PVO's led to various explorations of this topic and the consequences it had on their respective lives. The chapters were short which meant you were never too long with one POV and made for an addictive read.
If you're a fan of Black Mirror or just speculative fiction in general, I can highly recommend this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Pregnancy, and Infidelity
Moderate: Kidnapping, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Minor: Suicide attempt, Violence, and Miscarriage