The One

The One by John Marrs

Synopsis.

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 are 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.

The Review

Going for further reading on the subject of futuristic dating I stumbled upon a backlist title, THE ONE by John Marrs. It is an interesting take on dating in the future.

Easily this book had a lot going on. Multiple povs and characters that weren’t altogether necessary.

I did appreciate the different takes on what could happen in a world where we are matched by our DNA.

I’m not sure the thriller genre is the best way to explore some of the questions asked.

Once again, I found some of the details extremely hard to believe, and often their actions based on emotions were somewhat outrageous.

I hated one major storyline. Actually two.

Overall, I liked the glimpse into a future I want no part of.

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