The Marriage Act A Novel
The Marriage Act A Novel by John Marrs is a thought-provoking exploration of a near-future Britain under a right-wing government that enforces marriage as a societal norm through the Sanctity of Marriage Act. Published by Hanover Square Press on May 14, 2024, this edition spans 432 pages and is presented in English. The narrative delves into the lives of four couples who navigate the complexities of their relationships while being monitored by a government that seeks to control every aspect of their personal lives.
Readers will find a blend of fiction, romance, and science fiction as the story unfolds in a dystopian setting where the consequences of disobedience are severe. The book examines themes of genetic engineering and the impact of societal expectations on personal relationships. With its high-concept premise, The Marriage Act challenges the boundaries of love and autonomy, prompting reflection on the power dynamics inherent in relationships.
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What if marriage was the law? Dare you disobey? Black Mirror meets thriller with a dash of Naomi Alderman’s The Power in this dark, high-concept novel by the bestselling author of The One.
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 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, honor and obey.
“The king of near-future what-ifs is back with a smart and chilling page-turner. Twisty, unsettling, scarily believable and thought provoking, this is his best yet.” –Ellery Lloyd, author of The Club
“Clever, compelling and terrifyingly plausible. A near future nightmare that grips from the first page and never lets go. THE MARRIAGE ACT is a brilliant examination of relationships and the power we let others have over us. And talk about a page-turner. This one will leave you with paper cuts!” –C. J. Tudor, author of The Chalk Man
Don’t miss other suspenseful reads from John Marrs (you’ll never see the twists coming!):
- The Marriage Act
- The Vacation
- The Family Experiment
- The One
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