Published by Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan audio Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, thriller
Format: ARC, Audiobook, eBook
This one was different. It’s unique, imaginative, and original, I’ll give it that. But it also was not my cup of tea. The book follows thirteen-year-old twins, Bolt and Eleanor, who leave home after their mother dies and they are left in the care of their “uncle” Charlie. When they flee from his care, the meet up with Mr. Jengling and join his carnival of wonders. Other reviewers have mentioned this book reminded them of American Horror Story’s Freak Show (Season 4). I get that, I see some similarities as well.
This book is less than 300 pages and yet it felt like it took me forever to get through. I found it to be slow and that is always an issue for me. But I do have to give the author props for the originality of this book. It’s odd, bizarre, and I never really knew what to make of it. I do like the aspect of found family. That is always a plus for me in books.
There is an audience out there for this book. Unfortunately, I am not part of that audience. Others enjoyed this book more than I did, so please read their reviews as well.
I had both the book and audiobook of One of Us. The narration of the audiobook was very well done.
2.5/3 stars
Thank you to Macmillan Audio, Henry Holt and Co. and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
