Book Club Discussion Questions for ‘The One’ by John Marrs

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. 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…

Discussion Guide

Spoilers ahead!

  1. Would you participate in Match Your DNA? Why or why not? Would it make a difference if you were in a relationship or single?

  2. Which “story” did you enjoy reading the most?

  3. Would you have made the same decision as Mandy regarding having Richard’s baby?

  4. Were you surprised with how Amy handled finding out about Christopher? Why do you think she didn’t turn him in?

  5. Did you think Ellie had good intentions in creating the program? What did you think the jury was going to say regarding her verdict?

  6. Were there any characters that you disliked at first and then grew to like? How about vice versa?

  7. Do you think the Match Your DNA program had any validity prior to Matthew ruining the algorithm? 

  8. Do you think we will ever see a program like this in our lifetime?

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Heather Finn (she/her) is a clinical social worker living and working in North Carolina. You can follow Heather on Twitter @heatherlynnsw.

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