- What were your impressions of this Snoop app? If it was a real app, would you download it?
- What did you think about the setting in the French Alps? Why do you think so many thrillers take place in the mountains during the winter months?
- We know that four people will die on this trip before the story really begins. Why did the author reveal that number so early?
- We follow two perspectives: Liz, a former employee but still crucial part of Snoop and Erin, an employee at the chalet that the group is staying at. Why do you think the author decided just to focus on these two perspectives?
- Beyond those two, there are a lot of characters in this story. Did you like that it had so many or was it hard to follow?
- What did you think about the company? Have you ever worked for a start-up?
- Who did you initially suspect was behind Eva’s death?
- Elliot is the next to die, with his computer smashed to pieces. When this happened, did you start to think that maybe multiple people were involved?
- The group is snowed in at the resort and are pretty much helpless. Do you think Erin and Danny handled the situation as best as they could or would you have done anything differently?
- Ani is murdered, which causes the team to split up to try and find help. Erin and Liz stay behind. Did you know that was a mistake on Erin’s part or were you surprised when it was revealed that Liz is the killer?
- Erin has experienced tragedy before—losing her boyfriend and brother to the same mountain she works at. How did this experience help Erin to move on from her past?
- We learn more about Liz’s past, including the fact she killed a man who tried to assault her. And Eva filmed the entire encounter and used it as blackmail. Why do you think the author decided to include this backstory for Liz’s motivation?
- What did you think about the ending? What happens next for Erin?
- Have you read Ruth Ware’s books before? How did this one compare to her other stories?
One by One by Ruth Ware
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