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One by One
One by One | Ruth Ware
From Ruth Ware, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10, The Lying Game, The Death of Mrs. Westaway, and The Turn of the Key, comes her highly anticipated sixth novel. Getting snowed in at a mountain chalet doesnt sound like the worst problem in the world. Especially when theres a breathtaking vista, a cozy fire, and company to keep you warm. Unless that company happens to be eight coworkers...none of whom you can trust. When an off-site company retreat meant to promote mindfulness and collaboration goes utterly wrong with the arrival of a monster storm, the corporate food chain becomes irrelevant and survival trumps synergy. Come Monday morning, how many members short will the team be?
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RachReads
One by One | Ruth Ware
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3.5❄️⛷️Coworkers developing a music App go on a ski trip & when one doesn't return from the slopes, suspicions arise. Then an avalanche traps them in the chalet. A few murders occur, making for a claustrophobic thriller.This is told from 2 points of view. I was bored at first w/ all of the hipster corp business talk & the characters weren't always likeable, but once the mystery begins & the threat of freezing temps increases,I couldn't put it down

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OriginalCyn620
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Loved this one! I think it‘s definitely an homage to Agatha Christie‘s And Then There Were None, which is a fantastic read. The pacing was good, and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time!

#bookspinbingo
#pop24 - book set in the snow
#24in2024
#readaway2024
#jumpstart2024
#tbrtarot - title starts with a number

Jas16 Great progress! Sounds like a book that would give me anxiety. 2mo
DieAReader 🥳Awesome! 2mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2mo
CBee Awesome 👏🏻👏🏻 2mo
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TheSpineView
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Eggs Such a great cover! 2mo
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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego
One by One | Ruth Ware
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I liked this one. I was in the mood for a wintery read, and this hit the spot. I enjoyed the setting and the pacing was fast. Although it was predictable in parts, it had some satisfying bits as well.

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deeannloso
One by One | Ruth Ware
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This was a reread for me. I read it when it first came out and I think I was underwhelmed at the time. Listening to it on audiobook and already knowing “whodunnit” made it more interesting this time, if that makes any sense. The one thing I didn‘t miss is the posh, entitled techies who think they deserve the sky and moon. Anyway, give it a read. I think you‘ll like it. 😊

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deeannloso
One by One | Ruth Ware
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The cofounder of a London-based tech start-up organizes a weeklong trip in the French Alps. It begins as a corporate retreat, but as one shareholder pushes a lucrative buyout offer, tensions simmer and loyalties are tested. An avalanche leaves the group cut off from all access to the outside world. As each hour passes without any sign of rescue, panic mounts, the chalet grows colder, and the group dwindles further…one by one.

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BeckyWithTheGoodBooks
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Third time‘s the charm with me and Ruth Ware since I finally enjoyed one of her books. 😂 This obviously plays homage to Agatha Christie and it mostly works. A “locked room” mystery involving a group on a corporate retreat in the mountains, Ware captures the tension of isolation and distrust well. I loved the setting. Nothing mind-blowing here, but I DEFINITELY will not be traveling to a remote location with my co-workers anytime soon. 😜 3.5⭐️

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paisleyjess
One by One | Ruth Ware
Mehso-so

It is pretty good. I figured it out way too early and there is way too much wrap up for me. Felt like the last 30% was a slog, but it was great fun before that.

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Decalino
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Set in a Swiss chalet, this tense, gripping thriller takes a page from Agatha Christie as ski resort guests meet untimely ends one after another. Alternating perspectives show the events as seen by Liz, an outsider among the posh group of tech execs from music app Snoop, and Erin, a host employed at the resort. An avalanche contributes to the chilly atmosphere as suspicion shifts from one guest to another; an ice cold read for a hot summer day.

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carmens.library
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Finally finished this one! Not my favorite Ruth Ware book, but certainly not my least favorite either. It was such a struggle to get into it though. It wasn't until about halfway through that this one really picked up, but I wasn't going to give up since this was the last book left to get myself up to date on all of her books released so far. It was worth it in the end but still probably only about a 3.5 ⭐ read.

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5feet.of.fury
One by One | Ruth Ware
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I liked this one. There‘s 1 plot device that annoyed me but it‘s common in the thriller genre so I won‘t hold it against it. It was entertaining & the action toward the end was intense. The “snoopscribers” got annoying on audio but it‘s a small complaint haha #authoramonth

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Andrew65
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Mehso-so

Overall this was a good story, but progressed so slowly through much of the book before eventually an explosive end. Not my favourite Ruth Ware book but many elements of it were still enjoyable.

Sixth book finished for April‘s #AuthorAMonth, fourth book for #BacklistReadathon

@Clwojick @TheAromaOfBooks @Soubhiville

Clwojick Agreed. I find her books a little bit or miss for me. I‘m not normally one for low burn mysteries, and would rather the suspense start early on. 11mo
Andrew65 @Clwojick I‘d agree totally. A very slow build in the first half —> two/thirds of the book, then suddenly an injection of tension and pace in the last part of the book. In one or two books it was a struggle to get to that point. I like my books in this genre to have more pace and dialogue from the get go. Felt In a Dark Dark Wood was the closest to this. (edited) 11mo
TheAromaofBooks I was also unreasonably annoyed with the little subheading under EVERY chapter telling how many followers/listeners/etc the narrator had... considering the power was out for almost the entire story was it was just zero zero zero all the time 😂 11mo
Andrew65 @TheAromaofBooks Yes after the first few occasions that was totally pointless 🤷‍♂️ 11mo
5feet.of.fury @TheAromaofBooks agree the “snoopscribers” “offline” was annoying lol I know it wouldn‘t have bothered be if I didn‘t audiobook it but it added very little. 11mo
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5feet.of.fury
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Kind of at a weird stage in my current art project. I‘m making some flowers inspired by Beetlejuice for my friend who bought us tickets for the musical. I have a vision. I hope it come together.

This book is good so far. I‘m at 45%. It is set up like the Hunting Party by Lucy Foley. I am yelling outloud at the characters here but the pacing is good. lol

#authoramonth

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Andrew65
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Hoping to squeeze one more #AuthorAMonth and #BackListReadathon book in before the end of the day. 🤞

@Clwojick @TheAromaOfBooks @Soubhiville

Clwojick 🤍🤍🤍 11mo
TheAromaofBooks I enjoyed this one overall, although I thought the pacing was a little uneven at times. 11mo
Andrew65 @TheAromaofBooks It‘s taken a bit of getting into and working out who is who. Just hit the first avalanche. 11mo
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Acoleman
One by One | Ruth Ware
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A good thriller set in an isolated location.

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Bookzombie
One by One | Ruth Ware
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I‘m giving this a low pick, but I think I have decided I‘m not a Ware fan. Even though this had many things I love like a group of people stuck in a secluded spot, death and dangerous cold weather, it was just okay. Also, it was too long IMO. At one point, I was wondering how I could have nearly three hours left. #aam #authoramonth

The short story was just okay too.

Bookzombie (edited) 11mo
Cinfhen Yup! I‘m done with her too 🤪 11mo
Reggie Lolol that last sentence. I‘m usually the opposite. How can we have 10 pages left when there‘s so much to wrap up!!! 11mo
Bookzombie @Reggie I was wondering if there was an author interview at the end. Lol. I think Ware probably needs an editor willing to tighten things up a bit. The so few pages at the end is also worrisome though. 11mo
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carmens.library
One by One | Ruth Ware
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I'm trying, I'm really trying... I don't know why I keep reading Ruth Ware. Every time I finish one of her books I just feel.. meh. Yet, I continue to keep reading every book she writes, so clearly I don't hate them. In fairness, they're quick, easy reads and generally entertaining. They just tend to be a tad predictable. Honestly though, I am struggling to get into this one. Please tell me, does it pick up at some point? Because really 🥱

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TheAromaofBooks
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Life has been a little crazy, the weather has been fabulous, I found a new video game addiction for the evenings, and my reading has suffered 😂 but it's all good! Today it is chilly and rainy so a great time to catch up on things like book reviews!!

This was a fun read, fast and engaging. Don't think too hard about the details. Probably not one I would ever reread, but a fun thriller as a one-off.

Cinfhen If I hadn‘t JUST sworn off Ruth Ware novels….I might have picked this one up 🙊 11mo
Kenyazero What game? 11mo
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Clwojick Great job! This was a softer pick for me too. 11mo
TheAromaofBooks @Kenyazero - Horizon Forbidden West!! I just finished playing through Zero Dawn and rolled straight into the sequel. Can't stop! 😂 My husband and I have also been playing a lot of Wreckfest, which is one of our favorite car racing games. 11mo
Kenyazero @TheAromaofBooks Two very worthy reasons for not reading as much! 11mo
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DrexEdit
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Mehso-so

A corporate retreat goes wrong after an avalanche traps them in a ski chalet in Switzerland. This starts out slow but picks up the pace from the middle-ish onward. I wasn't blown away by this book, the only Ruth Ware I've read, but it was readable. I did figure out early on who the killer was & how things would end up. It felt a bit formulaic. A so-so pick for me. I'm not likely to pick up any other Ware titles.
#AuthorAMonth
@Soubhiville

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JenReadsAlot
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Soubhiville Understandable. I‘m not a fan either. 🤷‍♀️ 11mo
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TheAromaofBooks
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Since I went wildly off script last week, this week's #WeeklyForecast looks a lot like last time! 😂 Back in the groove now, though - already finished Dangerous Island and am halfway through the tagged. This weekend was busy and this week the weather is looking gorgeous which means more time outside and less time reading, so we will see what happens!!
@Cinfhen

Cinfhen I‘m all for enjoying the good outdoor weather 😊 11mo
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TEArificbooks
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Had a little friend visit while I finished this one. The trope was very popular recently but I still liked this one. #authorofthemonth

Gissy 🐞👋 11mo
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eldiaquemeodies
One by One | Ruth Ware
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I'm starting a new book from the fantastic Ruth Ware!

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Bookzombie
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Don‘t mind me, I‘m just listening hoping that one character in particular dies shortly. 😏

Reggie Lolol 11mo
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vlwelser
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Maybe I read too many books like this but this one was a bit flat for me. I mean it met expectations but it didn't blow my mind.

#AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks This one is on my shortlist for this month!! 12mo
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alecia3dixie
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Mehso-so

So I figured out who the killer was right away. But I was really enjoying the first half of this book because I thought no way it would be this obvious. So I was looking at every clue in this book and trying to prove myself wrong. Alas, I was not. Really disappointed in that. I kept trying to disprove myself tho because I didn't think the person was a very good character to be there killer. As always with Ruth Ware, the book was just too long 3/5

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LadyCait84
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Final read of 2022, finished with about 45 minutes to spare.

While bummed that unseasonably mild temperatures have undermined my original reasoning for reading this snowed-in thriller in winter, I am glad that I was at least still right about Ruth Ware being reliable.

She‘s become a go-to for me; even when I call a “twist” early, it never prevents me from enjoying the rest of the book. Not something I can say about many authors in the genre.

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Read4life
One by One | Ruth Ware
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#SundayFunday @ozma.of.oz

1. Tagged book involves an avalanche
2. The Dry
3. All the weather. I love reading while it snows but we don‘t get much in Raleigh.

Thank you for the tag, @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

BookmarkTavern I love reading in snow too! Thanks for sharing! 1y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️❤️ 1y
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PuddleJumper
One by One | Ruth Ware
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A corporate skiing retreat good horribly wrong with an avalanche and a murderer on the loose.

A good soon on the trapped in an isolated location mystery. Very enjoyable

Andrew65 Sounds good. Well done 🎄🎄🎄 1y
DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 1y
BookmarkTavern Isolated location mysteries are so fun! 1y
TheAromaofBooks This one is on my shelf!!! 1y
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candc320
One by One | Ruth Ware
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I always know I‘m going to enjoy a Ruth Ware novel! This one felt fitting for this time of year, with a snowy ski chalet and an avalanche that all but traps the characters together. And of course people start dying and our characters try to figure out who‘s doing it while also staying alive. I kind of knew who the killer was pretty early on but still enjoyed the ride! 🌟🌟🌟🌟

jenniferw88 She's got a new one coming out in the second half of 2023 1y
candc320 Thanks @jenniferw88 !! It sounds really good, although different from her usual stuff! 1y
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ChaoticMissAdventures
One by One | Ruth Ware
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#tbt The news keeps threatening snow here, but today is beautifully sunny.

Makes me think of winter reads though, and Ruth Ware is always a win in my opinion. Even if I figure it all out before the reveal I enjoy the ride.

Hoping to read a few more winter themed books in the next couple of months!

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TheAromaofBooks
One by One | Ruth Ware
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I really love the #TrappedonanIsland challenge hosted by @aperfectmjk !!

@PuddleJumper you've ended up on this wintry island. Luckily it happens to have a cozy cabin, plenty of hot chocolate, and this pile of books!! I haven't read any of them, so I mostly went with #CoverLove 😂 Happy reading!!!

PuddleJumper It's a good way to pick them! Thanks! 1y
myellenbee I really liked One by One! 1y
PuddleJumper @myellenbee I've just read it and really enjoyed it. I'll have to check out her other books 1y
myellenbee @PuddleJumper Glad you liked it, I also really liked The Woman in Cabin 10 too. 1y
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TheAromaofBooks
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Well, here is my under-the-wire TBR for #Scarathlon/#BookSpinBingo On the left is my normal BookSpinBingo list, comprised of my “assignments“ for the month, with the rest of the spaces free for the backlog of assignments from past months that I haven't read yet (I don't have a problem 😂) On the right is my bonus Scarathlon list, comprised mostly of mysteries and thrillers from my own shelves that I haven't read yet. I'll probably switch back ⬇

TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) and forth between them and am planning to have a bingo board for each one. I'm so excited about participating in all the reading challenges this month!!!

#TeamSlaughter @Clwojick
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lauraisntwilder I haven't done BookSpin yet. Could you add me to you tag list? 1y
Clwojick This one is SO good! 1y
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TheAromaofBooks @lauraisntwilder - Yes, definitely!! Just post your list of books before Sunday - I'll tag you with the winning numbers Sunday morning!! 1y
lauraisntwilder @TheAromaofBooks Thank you so much! 1y
TheAromaofBooks @Clwojick - I read that one last year and just thought it was the cutest thing ever! And I absolutely love the hardcover edition with its sprayed-black edges - that book is just a delight to handle! 1y
robinb I‘m anxious to get to Killers of a Certain Age! A new series from Raybourn is a no-brainer for me. 😊 1y
TheAromaofBooks @robinb - It just sounds so fun!! The premise kind of reminds me of the movie Red, which I really enjoyed. 1y
robinb @TheAromaofBooks Yes!! That‘s the first thing I thought about as well! Great minds…😂 1y
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Julsmarshall
One by One | Ruth Ware
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8 hour flight to Hawaii? Finished 2 books! Loved this one, she does such a great job of a new twist on a must in a unique setting and this is a good one! And since I finished it and the flight attendant asked if I liked it and shared that she loves a good mystery, I passed it along to her so now I don‘t have to haul it all over for the next week. Win, win, win! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Soubhiville Have an amazing trip! 2y
TheAromaofBooks I love little bits of book magic like that!!! Enjoy your trip!! 2y
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CBee
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Mehso-so

I was disappointed in this. I suspected who the killer was and I‘m usually way off base but this time I was right. It was just VERY predictable! I kept thinking there would be some twist that made it less obvious, but sadly, no. I finished it, but not my favorite 😵‍💫 this counts for #booked2022 #titlerepeatsitself so yay!

Cinfhen Yay for the challenge prompt but boo for the obvious plot! Im not a huge fan of Ware🤷🏼‍♀️ (edited) 2y
CBee @Cinfhen I don‘t think I am either. I‘ve only read one other book of hers and it was just okay 🤷‍♀️ 2y
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BookwormAHN
One by One | Ruth Ware
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My choice for the #LetterO is one of my favorite Ruth Ware books.
#AlphabetGame @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks On my shelf 🙌🏻 with so many others! I think I have all of hers! 2y
AnnR Pretty background colors in your post. 🌞 2y
BookwormAHN @Ann_Reads Thank you 😺 2y
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ShyBookOwl
One by One | Ruth Ware
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I love Ruth Ware, and this one was no exception. Great use of tech culture with an old school whodunit framework. So good.

#LetterO #alphabetgame @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks This one is on my tbr shelf! Thank you for playing! 2y
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annieeeee
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Eggs
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks On my shelf! 2y
Eggs I like Ruth Ware for the most part! @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks (edited) 2y
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Kaycie.cavanah
One by One | Ruth Ware

One of my new faves. Absolutely loved the mix of character backgrounds, mixing professional and personal drama and where the story takes place. 🧡

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Eggs
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Eight coworkers snowed in at a ski chalet in the French Alps and one is a murderer….

#Snowbound #ItHadToBeYou @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

peaKnit I‘m mentally picking 8 co-workers of my own and picking one to go. Lol. 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @peaknit I‘m dying!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 2y
Eggs @peaknit Great idea-I‘ll add some bosses to the mix…😂 2y
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TravelsWithBooks I‘m listening to this again! 2y
peaKnit @Eggs oh yes, the boss is definitely one of the 8!!😂 2y
Eggs @peaknit 😆🤣 2y
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xicanti
One by One | Ruth Ware
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My favourite girl helped me finish ONE BY ONE while I cleaned the house—and by “helped,” I mean, “shed lots of hair for me to vacuum up.”

This was my second Ruth Ware, after THE TURN OF THE KEY, and I enjoyed it a lot despite a couple of weird pacing things. It got me wondering if she uses a basic formula for her books, though. I‘ll say a bit more about that in the comments, since it kind of gives the game away.

xicanti So, do all Ware‘s books explore famous stories and crime tropes from contemporary angles? THE TURN OF THE KEY was a take on THE TURN OF THE SCREW, with tech, and ONE BY ONE was THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD wrapped up in AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, with tech. 2y
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DarkMina
One by One | Ruth Ware
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13 of 2022
#Booked2022
#2Title repeats itself

What happens when a group of coworkers at a work retreat get snowed in by an avalanche with a murderer? Good atmosphere. A little slow at first but I enjoyed it overall. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Cinfhen I started this on audio but had to return to library…thanks for the reminder to pick it back up!! It was good!! 2y
BarbaraTheBibliophage I like books like this in the heat of Pennsylvania summers! Wintertime it‘s just too chilly. 2y
DarkMina @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage This was my first from Ruth Ware. I definitely want to check out more from her. 2y
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Mrs_B
One by One | Ruth Ware
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This was a bit slow to start, but I couldn‘t put it down for the last half and stayed up far too late to finish it!

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MittenGirlPeach
One by One | Ruth Ware
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I‘m way behind on reviews and checking in with Litsy, and it‘s high time I caught up! So, this was my #Doublespin, and I really enjoyed it. I don‘t read many standalone thrillers for whatever reason (I guess I prefer to spend time with the same characters?) but this was a gift in my #bestof2021 swap box from @MaleficentBookDragon and boy it was a terrific pick. My first Ruth Ware! Perfect for snowy, cold, January! @TheAromaofBooks

MittenGirlPeach I took this pic last night. The calm before the storm? 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful 💜 2y
MittenGirlPeach @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thank you! Grey skies tonight; ❄️ soon! 2y
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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! Are you also scheduled for a lot of weather? They are being quite vague as to how much rain/ice/snow we are going to get, but right now they are saying a half inch of ice! 😬 I'd much rather have the snow! 2y
MittenGirlPeach @TheAromaofBooks we‘re in the 12-16 inches forecast, the heaviest swath, and since we don‘t have to go out in it we‘re really looking forward to it! We‘ve had so little snow this winter; this will probably be our only big storm. I‘ll post pictures as the storm progresses! 2y
TheAromaofBooks Oh I'm so jealous!!! I honestly love snow, and those times when you can just cozy right down and watch it happen are the BEST! I saw that Detroit was looking at the possibility of a top-5-of-all-time-storm-snowfall and even just an hour or so north of here is in the 8-12“ band, but we'll probably just get ice with a dusting of snow on it like usual lol Can't wait to see your pics!!! 2y
MittenGirlPeach @TheAromaofBooks I feel exactly the same about winter! It‘s starting with rain as predicted right now; I‘ll be up early to chronicle the progress! 2y
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Addison_Reads
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Mehso-so

If anyone is interested in my paperback copy of this book I'd be happy to send it to you. Just let me know. ☺

Ruth Ware writes entertaining thrillers, but this wasn't her best. The setting was great, but the characters annoyed me. As people start dying I found the reactions from the other characters to be too relaxed. If I wake up to find a person I know dead, I'm going to be freaking out! These characters acted like it wasn't really a big deal.

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Mrs_B
One by One | Ruth Ware
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Literally reading the words “electricity‘s gone out” as my light flickers and dies and we get a power cut.

SO CREEPY

brittanyreads 😳😳😳😳 2y
squirrelbrain Woah, spooky! 2y
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ShyBookOwl
One by One | Ruth Ware
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I really enjoyed that this was a whodunit style thriller set against the back drop of start up culture. I spent 4 years at a tech company and recently had my heart broken when they sold to a big corporation, so it hit close to home. That aside, this turned out to be a more complex and layered mystery than I was expecting, and it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time (even once I guessed the killer). Great pace! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book 7 of 2022

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