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One Perfect Couple

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Didn't she do this already in One by One? Sounds like the only difference is this book is couples in the tropics, and that book was singles in snow.
Danielle Ball One by one was SO much better.. actually felt more of a who-dunnit. This one was like its obvious who did it 30% in and then its just like hopefully t…moreOne by one was SO much better.. actually felt more of a who-dunnit. This one was like its obvious who did it 30% in and then its just like hopefully the survivors can over-power the villain for the remainder 70%. I felt it was mainly a social commentary on how individuals can go on power-trips and abuse "power" in a survival situation by controlling the access to necessities. It was dark in a very obvious way not a psychological thriller at all.. It kinda reminded me more of a social experiment like the stanford prison experiment or something similar to the movie the platform than it did love island gone wrong. (less)
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Where did the Prologue actually show up in the plot of the book? After finishing the book, I re-read the prologue scenario and don’t understand where/when that situation actually occurred?
judith The Prologue scenario actually happened close to the end, after the attempt to sedate & inject Conor failed. The situation is Lyla watching Zana & Con…moreThe Prologue scenario actually happened close to the end, after the attempt to sedate & inject Conor failed. The situation is Lyla watching Zana & Conor in real time fighting in the water, but as with the radio calls & the diary entries, the timeline jumped around.(less)
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Is this multiple pov?
Judy Lindow Yes, I'd say this is a good example of multiple points of view. I was confused - it was one of the mysteries - why the juxtaposed diary entries were a…moreYes, I'd say this is a good example of multiple points of view. I was confused - it was one of the mysteries - why the juxtaposed diary entries were altered near the beginning of the story. Was she 'seeing things' differently to protect Conner? Because she was mentally ill? or because she was abused and this was the story she told to protect the relationship? This was actually a reveal at the end, which imo, was pretty clever.(less)
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What happened with Lyla's job?
Jennifer Carroll That was never answered, I think she basically didn't have a job at the end due to funding. But, again, it was never addressed. …moreThat was never answered, I think she basically didn't have a job at the end due to funding. But, again, it was never addressed. (less)
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