Review: This story is difficult to review...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 4, 2012
... because I don't want to give away too much. This was an excellent short story. It is set in the future, where over-population has caused the Government to take drastic measures in an effort to control it. Men hoping to be fathers are subjected to the "same" conditions and dangers as those faced by the women who are pregnant. They must forgo alcohol, medications, and certain foods. They are denied comfort and sleep. Ultimately, they must survive a final 24 hour test (which is mainly what this story deals with). Only then are they qualified to have families. The population has endured this for many years, but will it accept these conditons for much longer?The author makes the two main characters come to life in this story. You'll feel as if you know them, and are moving alongside them as they face their many challenges. This is a real page turner, and one you'll probably want to read again! Highly recommended! (Warning: this story does deal with violent imagery, so it's best for readers who don't mind gory storylines.)