Night Road question

I was very happy that Zach and Lexi ended up together in the end.

I had a like/hate relationship with this book. I basically enjoyed the theme, but I didn't really like the characters, and they didn't seem to put a lot of thought into anything they did.

For instance, all the drama over Zach & Mia going to Southern California. Lexi was graduating as well. Lexi's aunt was moving to Florida. Why on earth didn't it occur to anyone that Lexi could move to California as well? No, she wouldn't have been able to attend the same university. There are plenty of colleges in California. She could have moved there, gotten a job, saved up a bit, and applied to colleges there.

Then there was the scene where Jude gives Mia the condoms, so if she and her boyfriend did ever decide to have sex, she would be protected. Perhaps Jude could have split the box up and given some to Zach, he sure could have used them.

Jude appeared to have been the impetus for the judge to sentence Lexi to such a long prison term. I really hope she apologized to her at some point, because she certainly didn't before the book ended. Everybody had their share of blame in Mia's death, including Mia herself, but Lexi really got the short end of the stick in this one.

I loved loved this book, i loved each and every character of this book, Zach, Mia, Lexi, Jude, Miles all had there important part to play in this book, While reading this book not even once i felt as if i should stop reading it. It is an emotional read. It will be a good candidate for blockbuster movie or even a t.v. series.

I didn’t understand how as a mother. Jude loved Mia more than Zack . There twins I thought parents of twins were more conscious about favouritism. But Jude made it so obvious in her inner thoughts, actions . In everything she did Mia came first. Then her controlling parenting style was suffocating. I know their twins but why did Jude made it like Zack was Mia security blanket or toy. At one point I felt like I was watching my sister keeper and seeing Cameron Diaz as Jude. Because that’s how she acted. She made Mia codependent on Zack which was totally wrong. I also agree with another reader that Jude didn’t apologise enough. I didn’t understand why Zack stayed silent let Lexi go to prison. Plus who gives there kids keys to car when there going to a party. Would you not just tell them phone me. Jude wants all honesty yet she’s never the same. All Zack and Lexi said us 3 never phoned u cx you got mad last time. Even though she told her kids I’d rather you phone me. I won’t punish u. But she did so they didn’t phone her. She should of been most guilty then ?

There were several things that bothered me about this book. Mom Jude's self interests; Zach's turning his back on Mia, Mia's constant need to be the sacrificial lamb. The only person I had any interest in was Zach and Mia's child. Basically, I did not like this book.

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I found this book to be predictable and agonizingly long. Too many details (Jude's wardrobe for example) Yes, we get it, she's a mom with a then-fashionable wardrobe, now can we get on with the story? The night of the graduation party, for example-how many more clues could the author have given so that the reader knew with certainty something bad was going to happen?

My biggest disappointment, however, is that the author did not correlate Jude's last words to Mia about not forgiving her into what could have been a defining moment in the story. This lack of forgiveness to Mia could have been a healing moment for Jude by transferring a newfound forgiveness (and healing) onto Lexi. I found this story to be so predictable and was quite surprised that this element was overlooked. Healing through forgiveness by "Grace" get it? But no-this huge element was seemingly glossed over.

I also felt the characters did not adequately exonerate Lexi and share more of the blame. I was frustrated that Lexi's attorney didn't explain her drug use in prison to what was most certainly post partum depression nor were the stacks of letters to Grace mentioned. After such a long drawn out story, suddenly it just ended. Disappointing.

I liked that I learned something about the process of forgivness by reading this book. It was an engaging story that I really enjoyed.

I loved this book!! But... the injustice for Lexi was heartbreaking so I'd say if anything it would be that. I cried and cried.

It wasn't one of my favorites and I had started it once before and read almost 1/2 of it but it didn't really hold my interest. Last month I started it again and read the whole thing in 6 days. I did like it better the second time and there weren't really any characters that I didn't like. Jude was really annoying at times, although if I had lost a child so tragically I'd be a basket case too. I know the story centered around her but I wish they had focused more on Lexi and Zach and Grace. I don't really care for sequels but I would love to read a continuation of what happens to the three of them now that they are older. I'm sure that the memory of Mia's death and the accident and Lexi's jail time will haunt them for years to come and I'd love to see that explored.

I LIKED: The thorough, well written characters had ached in their tragedies and pains; yet lifted in their hopes and triumphs.

I DON'T LIKE: Lexi survived her atonement, missing out so much of her young life. It felt rushed embracing her new life, forgiving Zak, moving on with Jude.... All happened within barely a chapter??? I wished there was more of Lexi's finally good fortune.

I was frustrated with the Mia character. I found she was selfish for so long "guilting" Zach into going to college with her. Sooner or later you gotta grow up and do things on your own!

I found this book really hard to finish. I wanted to like it, but just didn't. Jude was unbearable and the fact that no one else stood up to her made me crazy.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Loved the little twists that one does not see coming. Also could not stand the character Jude. Way too depressing a character and so controlling. This was my first Kristin Hannah book and look forward to reading more. I have just order Magic Hour and Winter Tale.

I did enjoy this book, but Jude drove me nuts! I could not stand her! She was even controlling in other characters' points of views. Honestly, her character made the book less enjoyable for me, but overall I did enjoy reading it and was happy that I stuck it out til the end.

I loved the story but at first found it incredibly depressing. Who wants to read about a teeanger being killed and her mother not being able to move forward? But I read it fast enough that that didn't last long.

Jude drove me nuts. I just kept thinking that if I had a mother like that I would have done a lot worse than just drinking at parties. I would have rebelled in everyway possible! But, she was a good mom who availed herself and her home and her money to anyone (kid) that needed it. I think that is what we were supposed to get out of it. Then she turned into an unsufferable bitch. She was like that for 6 years! If I were her husband I would have been gone after half that!

I did not like that Zach and Lexi ended up together in the end. I found that totally far-fetched and unlikely.

And yes, it would make a good TV movie. There are many reviews that say that they really wonder if Kristin Hannah didn't just write it so that she could sell the movie rights.

Nonetheless, I gave the book 5 stars because I found it so moving and so well-written. I have read most of her books and I find she just keeps improving. LOL, I'm also pretty liberal with my stars because it doesn't take much to please me :)

I was drawn into the book. But after finishing, and thinking about it, it reads like a soap opera. The rich draw in the poor and drop them when they need help the most. Would make a good tv movie. You never know what path the story would take.

Jude drove me nuts, i'm sorry, but if you tell your kids they can always call you and no punishment and they do, then you punish them...no frickin way!! she directly contributed to Mia's death because they didn't want to call her for fear of getting into trouble again. I hold her more responsible than I ever did Lexi - true Lexi was driving and she shouldn't have been and she tried to make amends...but Jude...argh!!!

I basically read this book in a day..and I cried through most of it....its definitely an eye opener and I understood everyones stand point in the book.....I don't think the family lost it just not in the yelling and screaming way.....Jude thought she was doing her part when she could and that was fine but had her husband who felt he had to be the strong one and couldn't really grieve.....then zach was scared to do anything to displease his mom trying to take away her sadness.....and t let's not forget lexi who thought by going to jail she was helping them heal.....it was all heart breaking....

I have 2 sons and was very much the same kind of mother, this book really hit hard- Worst nightmare,I figured she would have someone die, like she always does- The part that really had me bawling my eyes out was when Zach admitted he was taking the blame for his sister being afraid of the dark all those years- I love all Kristin Hannah's books, but this one really hit home.

Its not a book I would say I "enjoyed" but certainly a book to appreciate. I would highly recommend it to friends. Very well written and by the way, I just won Ms. Hannah's latest book 'Home Front". I'm hoping its as well done.

I was alternately sobbing, then grimacing at the overwritten passages. I could care less about the name brand clothing and designer home pieces. We Get it! They are Rich, Jude is not sympathetic, even though it is tragic. it had melodramatic elements, predictable elements. However, i was touched by Lexie and her travails.

I enjoyed this book because the subject matter was current and the writing was superb. I liked this book because the writing put you right in the middle of the story. You could feel the emotion off the page. The ending left you wanting just a little bit more

I did not like how the Mom Jude was not able to love her grandchild, that part really bothered me as I was reading.