"Yes, there was meat, live music, and very likely alcohol, but Lea felt herself drawn in, felt the glamour sweep over her like a wave pulling her under."
The scenario that this novel explores is so compelling - what would you do to live forever? Would it drive you mad? Would you still be human?
As, well excluding pandemics and the like, human lifespans extend and our quality of life past maturity improves, the concept of being rich enough to afford an extend life becomes a science fiction that isn't outside the realms of possibility.
Rachel Heng delivers a world where a genetically predisposed chosen few have the ability to live basically forever provided they possess the right genes, follow the rules and maintain their body. When life is merely following the rules it quickly loses its appeal for many, just as the have nots have their shorter lives and freedom, is it really still living when you've a mechanical heart pumping the blood around your fake skin?
Perhaps the mysterious, eponymous Suicide Club has the answers?
4 out of 5 - great premise and fantastic debut novel.
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