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Indlæser... The Last Flightaf Julie Clark
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Bliv medlem af LibraryThing for at finde ud af, om du vil kunne lide denne bog. Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog. A competent suspense novel centered on two women who need to escape their lives for different reasons. Claire's story is a compelling action plot that takes place mostly in the present, while Eva's is narrated mainly through intriguing flashbacks that gradually reveal how their paths crossed. Although the author's commentary on "men making decisions for women" is too explicit, the tension and plot twists are solid and not as far-fetched or overblown as many recent books in this genre. ( ) The Last Flight is the story of two women, Eva and Claire, desperate to escape their lives. Claire is trapped in a dangerous marriage. Eva is under the control of an elusive drug kingpin and is being forced to cooperate in a governmental sting operation that risks her life and her freedom. The pair exchange identities during a chance airport encounter that seems like a solution to both of their problems, only the plane crashes that Eva may or may not have boarded and Claire, presumed dead, struggles to stay hidden. The story unfolds in dual narratives, Eva’s experiences before the crash and Claire’s afterwards. A clever and unique tale, The Last Flight is well-written but far-fetched. Desperation drives careless decisions. The Ellie coincidence was too much and could have been cut without impacting the plot. There is tension but never an imminent threat with consequences. Eva and Claire can outsmart almost everyone and have few problems with resources. The biggest gut punch is when Claire’s getaway package falls into the wrong hands, yet she stumbles into an under-the-table catering job that keeps her afloat. Challenges are consistently met with simple, sometimes illogical solutions. That epilogue though. Phew. I didn’t see that coming and should have. I recommend this book as a vacation or beach read—fun with a few flaws—four enthusiastic stars and included in the Amazon Prime library. The first thing you need to know about THE LAST FLIGHT is that it is an unputdownable book, and you really will be glad you read it. It's the first Julie Clark book I've read, and now I want to read her others. Claire is the abused wife of rich, well-known, and loved philanthropist Rory. He is dangerous, and she has so far been unable to leave him. Eva is a former chemistry major who now produces methamphetamine in her basement. She hates this life but feels stuck in it and unable to escape. They meet in an airport and trade identities. This is how each can leave her old life behind. Most of the book is told in dual timelines. One is Eva's backstory; the other tells of Claire's experiences as Eva, her new identity. The title of this book may lead you to believe that it is about an airline flight. Yet, you won't know for sure if Eva got on that ill-fated flight until the end. And in the end, will EITHER survive? You'll be rooting for both. This book!!! Read it! I had not heard anything about this book. I saw it on Kindle Unlimited and it really caught my eye. Boy, am I glad I picked it to read. I was so invested in the characters. Claire and Eva touched my heart in so many ways. I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend! You have two completely women, and this is how they cross paths. I will say I loved both characters equally. You are rooting for them throughout the book. Would you disappear if you could? Would you leave it all behind? All of these will be answered and so much more. Julia Clark this is my first of your books and it will not be my last! Brillant! ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
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"Claire Cook has a perfect life. Married to the scion of a political dynasty, with a Manhattan townhouse and a staff of ten, her surroundings are elegant, her days flawlessly choreographed, and her future auspicious. But behind closed doors, nothing is quite as it seems. That perfect husband has a temper that burns as bright as his promising political career, and he's not above using his staff to track Claire's every move, making sure she's living up to his impossible standards. But what he doesn't know is that Claire has worked for months on a plan to vanish. A chance meeting in an airport bar brings her together with a woman whose circumstances seem equally dire. Together they make a last-minute decision to switch tickets - Claire taking Eva's flight to Oakland, and Eva traveling to Puerto Rico as Claire. They believe the swap will give each of them the head start they need to begin again somewhere far away. But when the flight to Puerto Rico goes down, Claire realizes it's no longer a head start but a new life. Cut off, out of options, with the news of her death about to explode in the media, Claire will assume Eva's identity, and along with it, the secrets Eva fought so hard to keep hidden."-- No library descriptions found. |
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