Thank you for the opportunity to read this book, it took me a while to get into it.. It was okay , the plot concept was a new one for me, but the characters made it not work for me.

I’m all over the place with this book! It’s a solid debut and well-written, and the plot itself is right up my alley. I’m a real sucker for dystopian fiction and will always jump on anything that is slightly “future world but end of the worldesque”. I just didn’t really connect to Suicide Club. I finished it because I wanted to see what happened in the end, but if I’m completely honest I wasn’t all that bothered.

The book takes place in a future NYC where people are divided into “Lifers” (those whose number at birth allows them to take advantage of different advanced technologies and treatments to live way beyond a hundred years while remaining young) and “sub 100’s” (those who will live their lives as we do today). Everything revolves around the Lifers, and sub 100’s are relegated to areas outside cities, and the populations don’t really mix. It’s basically segregation of the immortal and the mortal, rich and poor, those who “value life” and those who prefer to live life.

Suicide Club’s main characters, Lea and Anja, are both Lifers, but disenchanted with their lives. Or they seem to be. I don’t know, I couldn’t connect to either of them, their minds narrowed by a life of routine and privilege, a privilege that is easily ripped away if you stray outside the lines. The only character I actually really liked was Kaito, Lea’s father. Everyone else was a bit bland and boring. Maybe it was Rachel Heng’s style, maybe on purpose, I’m not sure.

Suicide Club is not a bad book at all, and I’m sure others will love it. I’m glad I read it, but it won’t leave me with a lasting impression. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy!

(I love the cover of the novel, combined with the plot description it would an immediate buy for me in a book store).

I really enjoyed the concept of this book, and the discussion of our bodies reaching immortality. However, as often happens when the author creates an entire new world, I was left longing for some additional explanation. I would have liked to know more about babies - it mentions that babies are rare, but doesn’t say why, or why the government decided to focus on extending current lives rather than creating new ones. I also couldn’t understand why some were selected to live longer than others.

Aside from my questions about this setting, I did enjoy the story. I almost wish the author would have focused on one character rather than splitting the book between Anja and Lea. I questioned some of Anja’s decisions at the end, and her part felt a little rushed.

Overall, I would recommend to fans of dystopian novels, but this might not be the best iteration of that.

In the future, genetic testing at birth determines who gets to extend their life via special medical procedures and maintenance. Lea is a “lifer,” striving to be one of the first chosen for the Third Wave, which basically equals immortality. Lea does everything right, but seeing her estranged (and assumed deceased) father puts her future in jeopardy.

I liked the premise of this novel, and Lea’s difficulty in reconciling her past with the safe existence of lifers. I liked Anja even more, a violinist lifer who doesn’t share the same financial luxuries, or rose-colored outlook.

Unfortunately, I’m a character driven reader, and I couldn’t completely empathize with Lea. There are events in her life that are disturbing, and I don’t think that enough time on the page is spent on them. I felt more for Anja, but found it frustrating that the two main characters spent most of the novel avoiding one another. This also made the ending a bit unbelievable, at least for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an arc.

Interesting premise of a future society but quite depressing. The characters were not particularly likeable except for Kaito.

I love dystopian fiction but since Brave New World is my standard, most novels have a hard time living up to Huxley's brilliance. But I really enjoyed this debut as it shows a world not actually too difficult to envision in the future as longevity is possible with injections of synthetic blood and skin that heals itself immediately. Lea is 100 years old (but could pass for 50) as she lives by their motto, "Healthy mind, healthy body" and eats no meat, dairy, or any carbs. When her father resurfaces after having disappeared 80 years ago, her world is turned upside down as the Ministry believes she needs "therapy" after believing she attempted to harm herself when she is startled and inadvertently steps into the path of an oncoming car when she sees him. And so begins the idea of disparity in this world--the "lifers" who will live a very long time, and those who may choose the Suicide Club as a way to have control over their own lives (and deaths). This novel deals with many issues to contemplate: suicide, euthanasia, choice, standards of beauty, and basic humanity in a society that can "guarantee" perfection. It's a very thought-provoking read and will most likely take the summer by storm!

Imagine living forever or perhaps almost to age 200? That's what happens in the future: when you are born with a number that determines how long you will live.

In this future society however there is an organization called the Suicide Club. The club is for those that want to kill themselves; they don't want to be kept alive by regenerated blood and mechanical parts.

Lea is a lifer, at age 100. After losing an older brother many years ago: he was what was known as a sub 100.

Her father disappeared after his son died and suddenly he reappears in Lea's life.

A man in formal dress is seen on a videotape swallowing alcohol and then lighting a match to his tongue. This is the only way possible to kill yourself.

Lea meets Anja whose mother is being kept alive by a mechanical heart which beats for her. Anja becomes the head of the Suicide Club and members come to her to see if she will help them die.

Lifers diets are regulated: no meats and low sugar. Exercise no longer occurs bedause diet as well ass exercise can deduct from your years. Imagine 2 people sharing a carrot and considering it a rare treat due to its sugar content.

Instead of generations each succeeding "family" member is known as first generation, Second Wave and soon Third Wave which is being heralded as offering immortality.

Lea and Anja become close as they each seek a way to help their parent end their life. In Lea's case it is her father who wants to die. In Anja's situation it is her mother.

Lea realizes that perhaps she doesn't want to live out her days in a regimented fashion.

An interesting concept: living well into your 100's or perhaps immortality.

While I am normally a fan of sci-fi (especially dystopian) novels, "Suicide Club" just didn't do it for me. The character development was lacking, the plot didn't hold my interest, and the writing just felt stilted and plodding.

I wanted to tell you thank you for allowing me to read this before the publication date. This is the first book I’ve read from this author.

I loved the concept. It was inventive, emotionally dark and captured the thought of what if, in my head. The brutal honesty of the book got to me.

I’d recommend anyone to read this book. It will open a gateway you might not know exists in your head and heart.

I will be looking forward to her next book. I was provided this ARC for an honest review.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. For a debut, it has certainly been one of my favorite books of the "summer" so far. I loved this premise from the get-go, because as with all societies that have a "normalcy" (in this case living 300+ years and achieving immortality, there are rebels (those that choose to live and die on their time and agenda). I loved this concept, and paired with the characters and the writing, this book soared in my heart as a 2018 favorite.

Unfortunately, this book landed on my DNF shelf. I really liked the concept of the novel, but could not for the life of me get into the book and ended up putting it down.

Of course we all want to live as long as we can, being as healthy as we can and able to enjoy our time on Earth. What if science and medicine in the future could extend your life for hundreds of years? Would it be worth losing your soul, your privacy and your individuality in the quest to live longer? Are you really living if “defective” body parts can be replaced, you need constant “tweaking” and even the thought of breaking a sweat could be “damaging?”

What if you decided you wanted to end your life, on your terms, and it isn’t allowed? Rachel Heng’s SUICIDE CLUB is a dark and gritty tale of a dystopian future world where genetic perfection is the ideal, but the loss of freedom of choice is brutal, because one never knows who is watching, who might hear and who may turn you in as imperfect.

Lea will have to choose between merely existing, potentially forever or learning how to experience life with all of its warts, darkness and real joys. Will she choose life on her own terms or will she become a sheep in the masses?

Emotionally dark and heavy, sometimes dragging along, I have to say, it was the ending that made the book for me! It was beautiful.

I received a complimentary ARC edition from Henry Holt & Co.

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (July 10, 2018)
Publication Date: July 10, 2018
Genre: Scifi | Dystopian
Print Length: 352 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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the book was very interesting. Plot was well developed. really enjoyed this book and the characters.

I think this book needed more of everything. More world building. More character development. More plot. The concept was a really interesting one, and I thought the plot was just really slow moving, until I got to the end are realized there just wasn't much of one. Honestly I had a hard time pushing myself to finish. I wish there had been more about how this new future worked, how it got that way and why the US seemed to be alone in it. I think that may have helped to hold more of my interest.

This book was absolutely beautiful. The cover grabbed me and i honestly want a physical copy for my bookshelf! The world that was written in this novel was vastly captivating and I found myself drawn in to this dystopian world. This thought provoking read will raise many questions as as think more and more about the mortality of man and its impact on society. Overall I was pleasantly pleased with the world building of the story, however i would had liked a little more background on how someones life is calculated at birth. it is mentioned that an algorithm is used but I would have liked more depth on that and the company that Lea works for. There isn't tons of action to this as it is more focused on driving the characters and their lives. The characters themselves were written really well and I felt like they did get built up well enough on their own. Overall I give this 4.5 stars. 

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC of The Suicide Club for my honest review.

A great book for a reader that loves reading about what a future dystopian world would be like.
I requested it based on the description and actually the beautiful cover,

Amazing viewpoint of a world where genetics have decided who to invest in to help a generation live over 100. Suicide Club is a dystopian/scifi novel where immortality is almost within reach, lifespans are in the hundreds, and death is a crime. Main character is Lea a lifer, but when she encounters her estranged Dad, things start happening. Her life comes crashing down around when she is reunited with her long lost father who she finds is part of the Suicide Club. They’re a group of people who rebel against society’s idea of immortality being the ultimate goal and want to die, on their own terms!!! Lea is faced with 2 options; immortality or time with her father.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review. So if you are a lover of Sci-fi, I'd recommend this book.

This book looked so interesting to me and I couldn't wait to read it. I'm not typically a fan of sci/fi type novels but the premise of the dystopian society and control over one's death and/or immortality fascinated me. So what was the problem? I'm honestly not sure! I try to be specific when reviewing a novel, especially one that I didn't enjoy, but it's hard to put my finger on this one. I have no complaints about the author's writing style and creativity, however, it seemed as if the plot could go in so many different, exciting directions, but never did. Furthermore, I found it impossible to identify with or invest in Lea or Anja. Honestly, I just found them dull and one dimensional, whereas, they could have been developed into so much more.

Suicide Club has mixed reviews so decide for yourself, but for me it seems as if the best part of the novel was the blurb and when I was finally done pushing through it.

*Netgalley provided this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Interesting premise as set forth in the blurb. But, like a movie whose best bits are shown in the previews, the book didn’t really have more to offer than the idea. The plot was unsatisfying to me and didn’t really create much tension or anticipation.

This one felt incomplete. I think the author had an incredible idea for a story, but I didn’t think the characters were well written. Lea and Anja were our two lead characters and both were unlikeable. Lea has a mean streak within her that we hear about on multiple occasions, but it doesn’t seem to affect her everyday life with work and friendships. It later affects the relationship with her long time boyfriend, but this one dimensional character didn't convey a "she has been violent with me in the past" vibe to us as the reader. If that makes sense? Her father comes back into her life after a long time away, but she only seems mildly phased. Maybe it’s because we find out later the real reason behind his absence had more to do with Lea than originally it appeared. Anja is the head of the Suicide Club yet makes strange decisions to not secure the club against people trying to out her organization to the authorities. She doesn’t seem ruthless or cutthroat enough to be the head of such an anti-establishment group. I just wasn’t wowed by the like I hoped I would be. The premise of people living for hundreds of years with the government monitoring their every move in order to protect their “investments” in their citizens bodies sounded amazing! But I just felt “meh” about the whole thing. I always hate writing a review in which I’m not 100% praising it, or even 50% praising it. I’m not a writer myself and so who am I to say what is a great novel and what isn’t? All I can tell you as a book reviewer is what I enjoy, and what I didn’t. Like I always say, you may love this! I just have to remain honest and say unfortunately I did not.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this Advanced Readers Edition of Suicide Club.

Wow, this book was not quite what I expected. Living in a future where organs and tissues are replaced with human-created products to give the select few almost-eternal life, Lea is shaken when she sees her father, a man who opted out of the upgrades and walked out of her life years ago. This starts the process of reassessing what is important and whether living forever is a good thing. She meets Anja and is introduced to an activist club turning against becoming immortal.

While the book touches on classism, and we are introduced to the Suicide Club, I wish it had gone a little more in depth on exactly what the club's activism is all about. Overall, this is a thought provoking story.