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Don't Tell Me How to Die by Marshall Karp
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2.66 Stars


First off, I want to say that I get the huge hype of this book. It was addictive, it has short, punchy chapters, and I can't wait to read what happens next vibes. The start of the book was the best part for me, unlike many others who found it slow. The family drama and dynamics really drew me in, I loved it. - 4 Stars

Then the book lost me a bit about when the mom expects the 16-year-old daughter to find a new wife for the dad and look out for him. I found it rather controlling and laughable that she thinks the 16-year-old would do better than the grown man himself. It was still readable to me, though, like a popcorn thriller. - 3 Stars

The last part of the book went completely off the rails for me. I didn't buy into anything that happened, it was completely implausible. I was literally laughing out loud at the stupidity of it. The book was trying to be serious, these are supposed to be important people, doctors, lawyers, mayors and police. Don't come at me. I know there are many unscrupulous types in these positions, but is ANYONE in this town not a murdering psychopath? - 1 Star

That gives the book eight stars out of fifteen, which is a rating of 2.66 out of five, rounded up to three.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.
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Reading Progress

January 30, 2025 – Shelved
February 26, 2025 – Started Reading
March 2, 2025 – Finished Reading

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Maren’s Reads Hope you enjoy!


Darla Just finished this one. Quite the page turner, isn't it?


message 3: by Fran (new)

Fran Shelley...on my shelf. I await your thoughts. Enjoy!


message 4: by Ulana (new) - added it

Ulana Rey I'm curious what you'll think about this one, Shelley!


message 5: by Karen (new)

Karen Sounds like this is going to be an intriguing page-turner. I look forward to your thoughts on this one, Shelley. 🙂


message 6: by Jennette (new)

Jennette Dean Amazing review! Thanks for explaining! 🥰


Shelley's Book Nook Maren’s Reads wrote: "Hope you enjoy!"

It was okay, Maren. Thank you. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Darla wrote: "Just finished this one. Quite the page turner, isn't it?"

It was at first, but then it went a little too over the top for me. 🤗💕


Kathryn J. Poarch Terrific review! :)


Shelley's Book Nook Fran wrote: "Shelley...on my shelf. I await your thoughts. Enjoy!"

I hope you love it, Fran. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Ulana wrote: "I'm curious what you'll think about this one, Shelley!"

It was okay, Ulana. I liked the start the best. 🤗💕


message 12: by Krystal (new)

Krystal I always appreciate an honest review!!💜💜


Shelley's Book Nook Karen wrote: "Sounds like this is going to be an intriguing page-turner. I look forward to your thoughts on this one, Shelley. 🙂"

It stared as a page turner, Karen. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Jennette wrote: "Amazing review! Thanks for explaining! 🥰"

Thank you for your kind words, Jennette. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Kathryn J. Poarch wrote: "Terrific review! :)"

Thanks so much, Kathryn. 🤗💕


message 16: by Rosh (new) - rated it 3 stars

Rosh Oh, finally an outlier review! :D I succumbed to the ARC once I saw this gathering high ratings from all my friends, but your review will help me temper my expectations downwards. Sorry this didn't work out better for you, Shelley! ❤️


message 17: by TL (new)

TL 👏 👏


Shelley's Book Nook Krystal wrote: "I always appreciate an honest review!!💜💜"

Thank you very much, Krystal. 🤗💕


message 19: by Canadian Jen (new)

Canadian Jen Bummer...sounds like it went off the rails. Hope your next one is better, Shelley!


Shelley's Book Nook Rosh wrote: "Oh, finally an outlier review! :D I succumbed to the ARC once I saw this gathering high ratings from all my friends, but your review will help me temper my expectations downwards. Sorry this didn't..."

Thanks kindly, Rosh. I dont think this will be for you either but I do hope I'm wrong. 🤗💕


Morning 💜💜 PRINCE 💜💜 Ace review! Sorry it sux! 💜


message 22: by Cara (new)

Cara Fair and honest review as always, pretty lady💕!!!!!!!! I'm so sorry this book disappointed you😭😭!!!!!!!!!


message 23: by Mary Virginia (new)

Mary Virginia I’ll have to take a pass on this one! I really like your review, Shelley! 😍☀�


Shelley's Book Nook TL wrote: "👏 👏"

Thank you so much, TL. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Canadian Jen wrote: "Bummer...sounds like it went off the rails. Hope your next one is better, Shelley!"

Thanks very much, Jen. 🤗💕


Rachel Hanes You and I are both outliers on this book. I was nice and rounded up a bit higher, but like you I found most of the book to be implausible and laughable. Great review, Shelley!! 💗


message 27: by Teresa (new)

Teresa Great review Shelley. This is the lowest star rating you've given in sometime. Can't like them all.


Tara(I’m back and way behind) I felt the same way about this one. Excellent review, Shelley! 💖I hope your next one is a 5-star read. ✨�


Shelley's Book Nook Morning 💜💜 PRINCE 💜💜 wrote: "Ace review! Sorry it sux! 💜"

Thank you kindly, Morning. 🤗💕


message 30: by Lisa (new)

Lisa B Oh darn Shelley onwards hope you love your next read! 💕


Shelley's Book Nook Cara wrote: "Fair and honest review as always, pretty lady💕!!!!!!!! I'm so sorry this book disappointed you😭😭!!!!!!!!!"

Thanks so much, Lovely Cara. 🤗💕


message 32: by Angela (new)

Angela That's a shame that it started out so strong and then completely fell off the rails. Terrific review Shelley!


Shelley's Book Nook Mary Virginia wrote: "I’ll have to take a pass on this one! I really like your review, Shelley! 😍☀�"

Thank you very much, Mary Virginia. 🤗💕


message 34: by Margarete (new)

Margarete Jones Super review Shell!


Shelley's Book Nook Rachel wrote: "You and I are both outliers on this book. I was nice and rounded up a bit higher, but like you I found most of the book to be implausible and laughable. Great review, Shelley!! 💗"

Thanks kindly, Rachel. I hope we both have better reads next time around. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Teresa wrote: "Great review Shelley. This is the lowest star rating you've given in sometime. Can't like them all."

Thank you so much, Teresa. Onward. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Tara(back and way behind) wrote: "I felt the same way about this one. Excellent review, Shelley! 💖I hope your next one is a 5-star read. ✨�"

Thanks very much, Tara. Right back at ya. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Lisa wrote: "Oh darn Shelley onwards hope you love your next read! 💕"

Thank you kindly, Lisa. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Angela wrote: "That's a shame that it started out so strong and then completely fell off the rails. Terrific review Shelley!"

Thanks so much, Angela. 🤗💕


message 40: by Melissa (new)

Melissa ~ Bantering Books I don't think it's just you, Shelley! People seem to either love this one or hate it. :)


message 41: by Tina (new)

Tina Thanks for your honesty Shelley! Hope you'll love your next one!! 💫


Shelley's Book Nook Margarete wrote: "Super review Shell!"

Thank you very much, Margarete. 🤗💕


message 43: by Barbara (new)

Barbara I love the title. You aren't the only outlier Shelley! Great review!


message 44: by Srivalli (new)

Srivalli Rekha That's a well-planned spiral even if it wasn't intentional! Nothing can save a book when we laugh at the absurdity of the situation when it is supposed to be thrilling or suspenseful. Sorry this was a bummer. Great review, Shelley.


message 45: by Karen (new)

Karen Thank you for your honesty about your experience with this book. I appreciate that you broke out your stars to us. Wonderful review Shelley. 🙂


message 46: by Izzie McFussy (new)

Izzie McFussy Great review, Shelley. I love how you came up with a 2.66 rating.


Shelley's Book Nook Melissa wrote: "I don't think it's just you, Shelley! People seem to either love this one or hate it. :)"

Thanks kindly, Melissa. 🤗💕


Shelley's Book Nook Tina wrote: "Thanks for your honesty Shelley! Hope you'll love your next one!! 💫"

Thank you so much, Tina. 🤗💕


Elaine and Tess the Springer. I won’t be on GR for a bit. Great review, Shelley. I always wondered how you come up with odd numbers for your ratings. 🥰


Shelley's Book Nook Barbara wrote: "I love the title. You aren't the only outlier Shelley! Great review!"

Thanks very much, Barbara. 🤗💕


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