Description
In a near-future Britain strained by overcrowding and economic hardship, parenthood has become a luxury available to few. A revolutionary company offers an alternative: couples can raise virtual children through the metaverse, and ten contestants are chosen to test the technology on a reality show that compresses eighteen years of family life into nine months. As the participants face the pressures of caregiving, competition, and public scrutiny, they must confront what it truly means to be a parent—and how much they are willing to sacrifice for the chance at a real child. A thought-provoking speculative thriller, the novel explores technology, family, inequality, and the unsettling consequences of turning human relationships into entertainment.
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paperback
Pan Macmillan
Published Jan 1, 2024
ISBN: 9781035016976
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Details
First Published
2024
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Family Experiment by John Marrs.