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A review by horsley123
The Farm by Joanne Ramos
5.0
A page turner set in the not too far off future. The commercialisation of surrogacy has meant that women are using other women to carry their babies not just because of fertility, but to get round the modern time constraints of time and money. As the clients become more demanding the circumstances of surrogacy become more skewed towards the clients' demands, rather than the needs and safety of the surrogates. A book that raises many questions, not just about the ethics of surrogacy but also about the socio-economics and race of the surrogates.
But don't expect a political manifesto, this is an enjoyable read with mystery and suspense. I was not totally sold on the ending, it was all a bit too neat but that is a very small criticism for an otherwise thought provoking read.
But don't expect a political manifesto, this is an enjoyable read with mystery and suspense. I was not totally sold on the ending, it was all a bit too neat but that is a very small criticism for an otherwise thought provoking read.