In near future, Britain, 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.
Set in a future England, this “dystopian future” novel is hardly a far stretch from the direction our current world is headed. A new Marriage Act is imposed upon the British public, persuading them to upgrade to “Smart Marriages,” giving them access to better healthcare, schools, mortgages, and cheaper housing. This is all under the guise that coupled people are more productive, happier, and take less toll on the NHS. The catch is that your relationship will be monitored by Al, ensuring it remains healthy, and a respondent may have to intervene and come to live with you.
The book details the relationships of five very different couples and the dramatic events surrounding their upgraded smart marriages. This is a fascinating book with an entourage of incredible narrators, including the author. Don’t hesitate on this one!