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A review by booksbytheglass
The Family Experiment by John Marrs
dark
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
every single new book in this universe (which is disturbingly less sci-fi and more possible in present day) is a BANGER! it’s so eerily futuristic but I can totally see it happening because clearly this world doesn’t learn from fiction 👀
ANYWAY
following THE ONE, THE PASSENGERS, and THE MARRIAGE ACT, this one focuses on having children in the metaverse, specifically targeting those who have lost children or are unable to biologically have children. and for some odd reason, all of this is tied into a game show to see which parents are most deserving of having a children 😶
john marrs knows how to find the darkness in humanity and put it on paper for all to see! for a futuristic sci-fi book, the characters in this one were so lifelike and human, following the same path of our emotions and decisions (and sometimes our downfall).
and while I did guess the main plot twist almost right away, I LOVED seeing how it all played out! I just wished it would have paid off a little later in the book instead of a slow burn reveal - as well as having a greater impact on the overall story…
while it’s not required to read the others in this series before reading this one, I highly recommend it as events and technology from the other books are mentioned frequently
another winner from john marrs!!!
rating: 4 stars
wine pairing: new zealand sauvignon blanc
ANYWAY
following THE ONE, THE PASSENGERS, and THE MARRIAGE ACT, this one focuses on having children in the metaverse, specifically targeting those who have lost children or are unable to biologically have children. and for some odd reason, all of this is tied into a game show to see which parents are most deserving of having a children 😶
john marrs knows how to find the darkness in humanity and put it on paper for all to see! for a futuristic sci-fi book, the characters in this one were so lifelike and human, following the same path of our emotions and decisions (and sometimes our downfall).
and while I did guess the main plot twist almost right away, I LOVED seeing how it all played out! I just wished it would have paid off a little later in the book instead of a slow burn reveal - as well as having a greater impact on the overall story…
while it’s not required to read the others in this series before reading this one, I highly recommend it as events and technology from the other books are mentioned frequently
another winner from john marrs!!!
rating: 4 stars
wine pairing: new zealand sauvignon blanc