Claire Matchett’s life is spiraling. Not only is she having an affair with her husband’s best friend, but she also has to deal with the stresses of being a working mom, which is no easy feat. Claire and her husband, Noah, are taking a trip to a secluded location with their friends to, hopefully, rekindle the love lost in their marriage. But there are more sinister plans at work, which lead to members of the group disappearing. Freida McFadden delivers a jaw-dropping tale in One by One.
A Much-Needed Trip
Claire and Noah have grown completely apart. They are arguing about everything in front of God and strangers. Taking a trip to a secluded luxury hotel is a last-ditch effort to save their marriage. Not all parties are onboard with the plan, though.
The Affair That Makes Heads Spin
We are made aware of Claire and Noah’s broken marriage in the first chapter of the book. It, therefore, shouldn’t surprise us that the two fight in front of their friends over Claire’s untimely bathroom break. It is shocking, however, to stumble upon Claire’s affair with her husband’s best friend. Such an act takes Claire from being a victim to a villain.
Who Is The Evil One?
The beginning of the book introduces the murderer we follow throughout the story. Upon meeting the group, you think you know the antagonist of the story. The ending, however, may prove your theory wrong.
As readers, we are kept guessing until the last chapter. We are unaware of the person, clueless as to the motivation, and completely shocked when the revelations come in the last few pages.
The Question That Remains
One by One is a thriller that causes you to question everything long after finishing the book. In particular, Lindsay faking her death still drives us to wonder. How does no one notice she is still breathing after her alleged medical emergency?
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