Review: One by One by Ruth Ware
Synopsis
*As found on Goodreads
Getting snowed in at a beautiful, rustic mountain chalet doesn’t sound like the worst problem in the world, especially when there’s a breathtaking vista, a cozy fire, and company to keep you warm. But what happens when that company is eight of your coworkers…and you can’t trust any of them?
When an off-site company retreat meant to promote mindfulness and collaboration goes utterly wrong when an avalanche hits, the corporate food chain becomes irrelevant and survival trumps togetherness. Come Monday morning, how many members short will the team be?
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Turn of the Key and In a Dark Dark Wood returns with another suspenseful thriller set on a snow-covered mountain.
Review
Ware's novels typically have an intriguing mystery, one that I love trying to solve. However, the suspense was lacking in One by One. The element of surprise, the twists, were not present. The story started out very slow and I guessed 'who dun it' almost as soon as they were introduced- my suspicions never wavered.
I did finish the story, but with the predictable plot, slow pacing, and lack of character development, it took me a while to get through. One by One was not a hit for me, and I would be quick to recommend some of Ware's other work over this one.
*Complimentary copy for review provided by Simon and Schuster Canada. All opinions expressed here are honest and entirely my own.
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About the Author
Ruth Ware grew up in Sussex, on the south coast of England. After graduating from Manchester University she moved to Paris, before settling in North London. She has worked as a waitress, a bookseller, a teacher of English as a foreign language and a press officer. She is married with two small children, and In a Dark, Dark Wood is her début thriller.
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