The Family Experiment by John MarrsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Family Experiment is the third book in the Dark Future series by John Marrs. I didn't know that when I started reading, but it turns out you can read this as a standalone without issue. It makes reference to the topics of the first two books, but it won't hinder your reading. I do plan to check out the other books now!
I was drawn to this book because it is about a reality TV show where parents raise a virtual child to compete to either keep that child or win enough money to have a "real" child. The chapters focus on the different competitors and tell the story through their experiences. Now and again there is a chapter of online chat comments about the show, think going to Reddit to read about your favorite TV show.
The world this book is set in is not that different from our own. It could be our near future. In it, it is a little more difficult for the average person to afford a child which is why people are willing to consider virtual options to the point of competing. It is really well done and very plausible. It is dark, so keep that in mind if you decide to read it.
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