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sarahnamann's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
ariellovesreading's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Car accident
mel_is_sa_ledgend's review against another edition
4.0
Another good John Marrs novel. I really enjoy the mentions of his other stories in each novel. Would make for a fantastic TV series. Maybe wasn't as gripping for me as some of the others. Recommend as an Audiobook, great use of voices and sound effects (sounding like news segments or adverts).
onepersonbookshow's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
John Marrs never disappoints; this was a captivating and thought-provoking read.
linnylou's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jenmat1197's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What Amazon Has to Say:
Britain. The near future. A right-wing government believes it has the answer to society's ills - the Sanctity of Marriage Act, which actively encourages marriage as the norm, punishing those who choose to remain single. But four couples are about th doscover just how impossible relationships can be wen the government is supervising every aspect of our personal lives, monitoring every word, every minor disagreement - and will use every tool in its arsenal to ensure everyone will love, honour, and obey.
This was a pretty good book. I listened to it, and it passed the time. I have read a lot of Marrs books, and I like his dystopian take. There is a bit of reality mixed in with an alternate universe that doesn't seem all that unlikely. I think there was overall good character development, and a few twists in the book that I didn't see coming which was nice. It even wraps up nicely. I THINK this might be a bit of a sequel to "The One" - which I have not read yet, but it is a netflix show I have watched.
Stars: 4
gringuitica's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. I love Marrs’ brand of speculative thriller with a side of dystopia. Please don’t stop writing these!