I really wanted to dislike this book but found myself racing
through the text and you know what I enjoyed! The plot is absurd and reads as
follows; It has been discovered that within each one of us there a
"match" gene. The secret of a successful relationship is to find your
future partner who will have exactly the same "match" gene, and once
you find each other future happiness is assured. To do this all that is
required is a simple DNA swab which will
be entered into an online database and then wait patiently for a confirmation
email that you future partner has been found...hurrah! The entrepreneurial
founder Ellie (also chasing a life partner) is fast becoming a very rich lady.
It is not difficult to berate this premise, for in order for this "imatch"
to be successful every human being on the planet must donate their DNA working
on the assumption that there is only "one" life partner.
We follow the story through four main characters; Ellie, Jade,
Mandy and Nick nicely presented in alternate and clear chapters. The reader
never loses interest as the separate adventures for all four is quite different
but as will be discovered not everyone's intentions are honourable. Now if you
add to this mix a deranged serial killer then we have all the ingredients for
an additive read or a tale of nonsense depending on your viewpoint. John Marrs
is the kind of author I like to delve into periodically when I simply want some
entertainment. He doesn't take himself too seriously, presenting a fun read
with little concentration needed. I'm not saying I am about to dash out and
acquire his latest book but just like a cup of hot chocolate, nice to drink
occasionally.
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