Link to synopsis: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23524610-one?ac=1&from_search=true
Hello there,
Another one from Sarah Crossan. If you missed my earlier post about her other book, The Weight Of Water, check it out here.
One sentence synopsis: This story chronicles a brief but tumultuous period of time for a pair of conjoined twin girls, Grace and Tippi.
This is the second book I’ve read in verse, and I am still not very sure how the story is told better in verse than in prose. Someone enlighten me? I’m not complaining though. It was compulsively readable, partly due to the format, but also because the story sucked me in. Strangely, I think I would like it better on a second reading (The reason is a spoiler so I won’t be sharing that here). I initially thought the story was written in a dual-perspective format, but we actually only hear from one twin. There was an almost insta-love going on, but since it developed over the course of a month or so, I decided it wasn’t unwarranted. (I’m starting to get a feeling that I’m too sensitive HAHA) It might also have just seemed quick because of the pace of my reading. Speaking of which, the book flew by a bit too fast for my liking (In my opinion, it’s a consequence of the format). It was a pity because the characters were all really interesting! Shame I couldn’t get to know them better before the story came to an end. Despite that, would recommend if you’re looking for a fairly quick and unique read.
As an additional note, the story did an understated job of showing us how we can be really judgemental and apathetic towards others sometimes. We fail to see how our actions can have an impact on other people’s feelings. This book mirrored how ugly the real world can be, but also showed how there are ways we can be better.
Happy reading
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