One by One

McFadden divides One by One into two narrative points of view: Claire and the unnamed narrator (Lindsay). How does the divided point of view influence the development of the plot, particularly the suspenseful aspects? How does this narrative structure illustrate some of the novel’s key themes and ideas?

What hints does McFadden drop as to the identity of the unnamed narrator? How do the narrator’s past recollections interact with the present plot unfolding in the wilderness?

What mystery/suspense/horror tropes does McFadden engage with throughout the narrative? How does she utilize these tropes, and how does she subvert them?