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The One - John Marrs
The One
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How far would you go to find The One?A simple DNA test is all it takes. Just a quick mouth swab and soon you’ll be matched with your perfect partner—the one you’re genetically made for.That’s the promise made by Match Your DNA. A decade ago, the company announced that they had found the gene that... show more
How far would you go to find The One?A simple DNA test is all it takes. Just a quick mouth swab and soon you’ll be matched with your perfect partner—the one you’re genetically made for.That’s the promise made by Match Your DNA. A decade ago, the company announced that they had found the gene that pairs each of us with our soul mate. Since then, millions of people around the world have been matched. But the discovery has its downsides: test results have led to the breakup of countless relationships and upended the traditional ideas of dating, romance and love.Now five very different people have received the notification that they’ve been “Matched.” They’re each about to meet their one true love. But “happily ever after” isn’t guaranteed for everyone. Because even soul mates have secrets. And some are more shocking than others…A word-of-mouth hit in the United Kingdom, The One is a fascinating novel that shows how even the simplest discoveries can have complicated consequences.
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Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781335005106 (1335005102)
ASIN: 1335005102
Publisher: Hanover Square Press
Pages no: 416
Edition language: English
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Thriller
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Uniquely Portable Magic
Uniquely Portable Magic rated it
5.0 Book Review: The One
A twisty, turny roller coaster ride from start to end! The story takes place in the near future where a scientist has discovered a gene that can be used to identify "your perfect match". "A simple DNA test is all it takes. Just a quick mouth swab and soon you'll be matched with your perfect partne...
Memories From Books on Booklikes
Memories From Books on Booklikes rated it
4.0 The One
The One by John Marrs asks a question. Would you take a test that would identify the person you are meant to spend your life with? Two things make this such a fun book to read. The first is that there are surprises. Some of the plot twists I can see coming, but some catch me off guard. The second is...
runner
runner rated it
4.0 Irresistible nonsense
I really wanted to dislike this book but found myself racing through the text and you know what I enjoyed! The plot is absurd and reads as follows; It has been discovered that within each one of us there a "match" gene. The secret of a successful relationship is to find your future partner who will ...
meeplemaiden
meeplemaiden rated it
I started reading this a few days ago but put it down again in favour of my library books. I picked it up again yesterday because I didn't have another book right there and finished it in one sitting. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. It follows the very different fates of several charact...
Dem
Dem rated it
4.0 The One
An immensely seductive story, clever and unpredictable, modern and just the sort of book to get completely lost in. " A decade after scientists discover everyone has a gene they share with just one other person Millions have taken the test, desperate to find true love. Now five more people meet t...
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