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Don't Tell Me How to Die by Marshall Karp
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really liked it

3.5 stars, rounded up
Much different than I was expecting! Fast paced and twisty.

I went into this book with zero expectations, I didn't even read the synopsis. I had just seen all of my book friends raving about it, so I wanted to give it a try. For at least the first half of the book, I was really wondering what on earth all of the fuss was about, but then when the twists started coming they came quickly and furiously.

I liked that things were never what they seemed in this book, and that kept me invested to get the answers. I listened to the audiobook narrated by January LaVoy, and she did a spectacular job giving Maggie a voice. I love her narration and she elevated the novel.

It's not a perfect book, I thought the setup and the time in the past was a bit too long and drawn out, much longer than necessary. I didn't love the "protect your father from the predatory women" angle, it seemed too heavy handed and over the top. Yet overall, since I was looking for an escapist read I ended up really enjoying my experience with this unique book.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
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Reading Progress

February 6, 2025 – Shelved as: to-read
February 6, 2025 – Shelved
March 7, 2025 – Started Reading
March 11, 2025 – Finished Reading

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Tara(I’m back and way behind) This didn’t work for me, but I’m glad you enjoyed it.


Suzy Glad to see you enjoyed this one too! 🩷


message 3: by Canadian Jen (new)

Canadian Jen Glad it was a good one, Melissa!


JaymeO I felt similarly to you. Glad you mostly enjoyed it! Terrific review


NZLisaM Superb review, Melissa. ❤️


message 6: by Amina (new)

Amina Love when a book surprises you, great review, Melissa! 💙


message 7: by Debra (new)

Debra Great review, Melissa!


Jayme Glad you mostly enjoyed it! It was a hit for me! ❤️


Holly  B (slower pace!) Glad you enjoyed Melissa! ❤️


message 10: by JanB (new) - rated it 2 stars

JanB The predatory women angle really annoyed me too but it is certainly an escapist read. Glad you enjoyed!


message 11: by Taufiq (new)

Taufiq Yves It's great when a book keeps you guessing. 'Things were never what they seemed' is a good sign. Great review, Melissa,


Heather Adores Books Great review, Melissa!


Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) Tara(I’m back and way behind) wrote: "This didn’t work for me, but I’m glad you enjoyed it."

I can see why it won't work for some people!


Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) Suzy wrote: "Glad to see you enjoyed this one too! 🩷"

Thanks Suzy!


Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) Canadian Jen wrote: "Glad it was a good one, Melissa!"

Thanks Jen!


Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) JaymeO wrote: "I felt similarly to you. Glad you mostly enjoyed it! Terrific review"

Thanks Jayme!


Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) NZLisaM wrote: "Superb review, Melissa. ❤️"

Thanks Lisa!


Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) Amina wrote: "Love when a book surprises you, great review, Melissa! 💙"

Thanks Amina!


Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) Debra wrote: "Great review, Melissa!"

Thanks Debra!


Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) Jayme wrote: "Glad you mostly enjoyed it! It was a hit for me! ❤️"
Thanks Jayme, seems like it is either a huge hit or a miss for people.


Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) Holly wrote: "Glad you enjoyed Melissa! ❤️"

Thanks!


Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) JanB wrote: "The predatory women angle really annoyed me too but it is certainly an escapist read. Glad you enjoyed!"

Thanks Jan, I completely get it, that was kind of silly honestly.


Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) Taufiq wrote: "It's great when a book keeps you guessing. 'Things were never what they seemed' is a good sign. Great review, Melissa,"

Thanks Taufiq!


Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) Heather Adores Books wrote: "Great review, Melissa!"

Thanks Heather!


MarilynW I had no idea things would go the way they went so it made for a fun ride for me. Great review, Melissa!


Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) MarilynW wrote: "I had no idea things would go the way they went so it made for a fun ride for me. Great review, Melissa!"

Same! I was so surprised!


message 27: by Rosh (new) - rated it 3 stars

Rosh I am sure January LaVoy also helped make the journey better. Mine was a slightly mixed experience, but glad you enjoyed this, Melissa!


Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) Rosh wrote: "I am sure January LaVoy also helped make the journey better. Mine was a slightly mixed experience, but glad you enjoyed this, Melissa!"

I understand, I am not sure I would have liked it as well without her narration.


message 29: by Tina (new)

Tina Glad it was a pleasant surprise! Great review Melissa 😊


message 30: by Srivalli (new)

Srivalli Rekha Glad it did the job despite the flaws. Superb review, Melissa.


Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) Tina wrote: "Glad it was a pleasant surprise! Great review Melissa 😊"

Thanks Tina!


Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) Srivalli wrote: "Glad it did the job despite the flaws. Superb review, Melissa."

Thanks Srivalli!


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