Maybe You Die

I liked the way this story is told with a build up to what happens. The author’s writing is enjoyable, despite the topic. I had a hard time putting it down. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

“Maybe You Die” is an edge of your seat thriller. I read it in one sitting. Lee’s chapters alternated between the character’s present day and each year of her marriage. Her story simmers with each page until the tumultuous end of her marriage.

Great characters. Interesting story keeps you reading. Chilling thought provoking read. A woman married the man of her dreams. But discovers he isn't what she thought. Her plans are always pushed away. Will the gypsy reading she gets be true.

I would rate this as a 3.5 stars.

While the writing style was breezy and engaging I felt at times as though it was a tad immature. Nina had some weird dialogue... Example: Constantly inserting the name of the person she was talking with "well Bob" or "well Daddy" several times during THE SAME conversation. It was annoying.

Obviously, this poor woman ended up suffering greatly and there is no doubt he should have been put in jail - no doubt. Nina did NOT deserve any of what she got.

Having said that, Nina had her own issues. She alternated between being selfish (calling her doctor at home in the middle of the night, from her hospital bed) to working non stop so her family could eat. I felt as though Nina did not know who she was. Having all these children when it was dangerous for her to do so..... It felt as though she was trying to fill an emotional hole. Letting Bob decide on their future. What happened to her dream of designing?

At times I felt this book did not do well with emotion. The characters often *said* their feelings instead of making the reader *feel* the emotion. I never connected to Nina's pain while in the hospital. It felt forced.

Bob, was portrayed in an odd way. I never felt his darkness, but rather was "told" about it. My head knew he was despicable, obviously, but the author did not makee feel invested emotionally.

Nina is inspirational having survived the ultimate betrayal. This is the message here.

As a side note, it is weird to read a book that was set at a time where cell phones did not exist and doctors still did home visits.

Overall, a good book.

Maybe You Die is a memoir written by a woman- a wife and mother- detailing her marriage and shocking events that transpired. With the way the book is structured, the beginning is vague and not much is revealed as it slowly fills in the background of their life as newlyweds starting out, flashing from the ‘present time’- in the hospital, back to snippets of everyday life. I kept expecting drama round every corner for the first part of the book but it was mostly normal memories. At first, I found this a little frustrating as I wasn’t sure where it was going and had no idea what the book was actually about. However, before long I couldn’t stop reading as true characters and intentions started to reveal themselves and piece by piece she told her story in her own way. I’m glad I kept with it because, by the end, the details had given me a feel for her and their life. Since putting it down, I actually can’t stop thinking about it and feel that this must have been different times because I can’t really fathom the injustice. I hope she makes a ton of money from this book, she deserves it.

Wow!
This book is harrowing, inspirational, honest, and so emotive.
Beautifully written in the first person by Nancy Lee herself, it feels almost intrusive to read so much about her private life, but what an important lesson it is to women everywhere.
Just wonderful…. and although very sad, the heart warming ending and hint at Nancy’s newfound happiness did put a smile on my face ☺️

So as a graduation gift, Nina gets her palm read. All goes good until the end. Imagine what you would feel with the whispered words of an uncertain accident. So now this young lady goes through life wondering and pondering when or is something has already happened.

I really liked this book. It was very interesting a well written. Thanks to publisher and NetGalley for the read.

Maybe you die is told in a very different way. I enjoyed the back and forth between the last and present. Im not a huge memoir fan, i did enjoy it and it’s sad that that was Nina’s life