41 pages 1 hour read

Ruth Ware

One by One

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Reviews & Readership

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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.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Society: Class
Natural World: Environment