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One by One

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Ruth Ware

One by One

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

French Alps • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

One by One by Ruth Ware is a contemporary psychological thriller set at a ski chalet in the French Alps and told from the alternating perspectives of Liz, a shy, lonely woman, and Erin, a private woman with a scarred face and a tragic past. The story unfolds as Liz and eight members of the Snoop team navigate a tense company retreat that takes a deadly turn, leading to survival efforts and unveiling dark secrets amidst an avalanche. The book discusses topics like survivor’s guilt, class disparity, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.0

215,773 ratings

64%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ruth Ware's One by One delivers a gripping tale of corporate intrigue and survival in a secluded ski chalet. Fans praise its atmospheric tension and well-crafted plot twists. However, some find the character development lacking and the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a compelling read for thriller enthusiasts, despite minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read One by One?

Readers who enjoy thriller mysteries set in isolated locations with psychological twists, similar to Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None or Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train, will find Ruth Ware's One by One riveting. Fans of locked-room puzzles and character-driven suspense will be captivated.

4.0

215,773 ratings

64%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

French Alps • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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