Overall, another immersive well written and well thought out novel that is thought provoking as well as entertaining. It’s now a few years later, in John Marrs near futuristic UK World, and the government is interfering in relationships even further. A smart, gripping and scarily believable story from the master of the speculative thriller.”—TM Logan, author of The Curfew and The Holiday

The novel follows various people/couples and their differing experiences and situations surrounding this Marriage Act. As in the previously mentioned books, the number of characters is a bit overwhelming at first. I almost felt like I needed a chart to keep them all straight, but after a bit I got the hang of it. There were certain characters I was rooting for, others I downright hated, and others that I wasn't sure about.From John Marrs, the bestselling author of The One. Set in the same world, The Marriage Act is a dark, high-concept thriller.

This was hilarious in parts, if you were to analyse your own relationship in this way:) it was terrifying in other places and completely addictive. Other novels have contemplated situations where arbitrary rules were set by government but this was an entirely unique take on that premise. Brilliant! 4.5* The One has been translated into 30 different languages and is to be turned into an eight-part Netflix series starting in autumn 2020. If anyones read this book The marriage act by John Marrs and The Marriage pact by Michelle Richmond, please let me know your thoughts and it’s not just me?This muddled mix of thriller and romance from British author Marrs (The Good Samaritan) takes dating apps to a new level. Match Your DNA, “based on biology, chemicals and science,” uses Continue reading » But four couples are about to discover just how impossible relationships can be when the government is monitoring 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. Still, I always enjoy the time I spend in this world that John Marrs has dreamed up-probably because it’s even more terrifying than the one we are currently living in!!