One of Us

Elizabeth Day
54 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2025

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Book Brief

Elizabeth Day

One of Us

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2025
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense
Setting

Hartmouth, England • 1990s

Theme
Friendship

•

Revenge

•

Social Class
Topic
Finance

•

Politics & Government
First Publication Year

2025

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.8

15,814 ratings

66%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Elizabeth Day’s One of Us captivates with its deep character exploration and gripping narrative. Critics praise its insightful commentary on societal norms. However, some note plot pacing issues, which detract from the overall experience. Despite this, Day’s adept storytelling and complex themes ultimately provide an engaging read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read One of Us?

A reader who would enjoy Elizabeth Day's One of Us appreciates character-driven narratives exploring complex social dynamics and personal identity. Fans of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies and Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere will find similar intrigue and emotional depth.

3.8

15,814 ratings

66%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Character List

An art history lecturer from a working-class background, whose relationship with his former friend Ben Fitzmaurice defines much of his actions and motivations within the story.

The poised and sophisticated political wife of Ben Fitzmaurice, grappling with internal dissatisfaction and evolving self-awareness.

A charismatic and ambitious politician, driven by a quest for power and status, whose moral compromises impact those around him.

A middle-class politician who reinvents himself through popular media after a public scandal, positioning himself as a "man of the people."

The eldest daughter of Ben and Serena, whose idealism and environmental activism often conflict with her family's values.

A wealthy hedge fund manager and old friend of Ben, characterized by his crudeness and sense of entitlement.

The rebellious and troubled Fitzmaurice sister, whose tragic fate is central to exploring the family's darker secrets.

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense
Setting

Hartmouth, England • 1990s

Theme
Friendship

•

Revenge

•

Social Class
Topic
Finance

•

Politics & Government
First Publication Year

2025

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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