Hated the ending. It felt to me like the author had no idea how to end the book and just tossed in this random unrelated character so it would be over.

I was hoping the crash had something to do with the body guard but I think the author did a good job of setting up the co-pilot's state of mind at the end.

Also, I was going to go back and figure out how Scott knew about the black box recording. I often read while I am half asleep and must have missed the part where the investigator called him.

There were too many loose ends for me. The TV guy: did he get his due for his shady stuff? The crazy brother-in-law? Before he went on the air to tell all, he smoked his "final" cigarette. I thought for sure the guy was planning to end it all somehow. What became of him and did he continue to plague his wife and JJ? Any sign that Scott would continue to be a part of JJ's recovery?

It wasn't a surprise that the co-pilot did it. All signs pointed to him. That was okay. Why account for all the bodies except the Israeli bodyguard? What was the point? I never thought it was him.

I didn't hate the ending, but it was very unsatisfying and huh, that's it?!! The guy is a great storyteller and I thoroughly enjoyed the book up to that point. Why didn't he wrap things up? Is there gonna be a sequel? If not, what's the point of the loose ends? I want to recommend this book to others, but I'd need to give a little disclaimer about the ending and what kind of a recommendation is that?

There was so much promise to this story. Such a great read. But the ending did not do it justice. It felt unfinished, or at least hastily finished.

I was confused how Scott suddenly knew what really happened. The timing of the interview seemed to be concurrent with the black box recording. Did he know all along and didn't want to say?

I was looking forward to reading this but the ending just seemed to be rushed and just too pat. But perhaps that is what life is, it isn't always a conspiracy.

I enjoyed the story. I particularly enjoyed reading about Scott's story and his feelings. I thought the ending was terrible.

I also had a hard time jumping form a new character to a new character per chapter. It seemed disjointed and ruined my rhythm.

How did Scott know what he knew about the black box before he could have learned about it? That was the interesting part. However it wasn't explained which ticked me off.

Edit to add: what happened with Eleanor and Scott and J.J? Would have enjoyed hearing how she kicked that jerk Doug out and divorced him!

I always find it interesting to place a face with a name. I am curious who do you think would be Scott? I picture him like this.

I pictured him like this but older.

ak, didn't it mention that Eleanor was starting divorce proceedings? Her husband (cannot remember his name) was so unstable that I feared that wouldn't be the end of him.

I don't remember being confused about the black box. Didn't the head investigator tell him about it?

I did like the story about Jack LaLanne (he was an SF guy) and Scott's harrowing swim, carrying JJ, with a dislocated shoulder to boot.

I didn't mind the character jumping.

ak, yeah, something like that guy! A bit older, late 40s I think.

Linelle,

No the head investigator heard the black box recording while Scott was in the interview with Bill. That was the odd part.

Yes, Eleanor did ask Doug for a divorce. She probably went through with it.

Loved the harrowing swim with J.J! And the dislocated shoulder on top of tremendous journey he had to make (along with a 4 yr old on his back).

Doug was so awful. But I also didn't want her to end up with Scott either b/c that's just too coincidence-y.

Beagles, I hear ya about Scott and Eleanor. I didn't want them to end up together but I wanted to feel that they would have a strong enough bond to stay close so that he could be a part of JJ's recovery and healing. Doug was awful. He was so desperately needy. I actually hoped he would take himself out (I'm awful) so that he couldn't eff up Eleanor and JJ's future.

I was reading some reviews and someone mentioned that when Scott was visiting JJ, there was a line about "something clicking in to place" or "it all clicked into place" or something similar. Their opinion was that was when Scott remembered what happened and decided to go to the interview.

I'm not entirely satisfied with the explanation but it makes some sense.

So many books I have read recently either jump time or point of view between chapters. Sometimes it's confusing but I don't mind it. I think it's the "Gone Girl" effect. I also hate that so many new books have the word "girl" in the title. I've gotten to where I just avoid "girl" books out of principle.

I'm not interested in girl books.