Review of Night Flight

[Alida Spies]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Night Flight" by Anne Da Vigo.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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John Gilbert Graham, known as Jack, experienced a difficult childhood. His mother, Daisy King, showed him little affection, hit him and placed him in an orphanage from time to time. What made it worse was that Daisy adored Jack’s sister, Gretchen.

Hannah Brightman’s mother died from cancer when she was ten. Her father remarried, but Hannah didn't want to accept her stepmother and her father's new family. Hannah's two elder brothers left home when Beau, their father, remarried. They seldom visited. Hannah had a birthmark on her cheek, which often attracted hurtful comments from other children and unwanted stares from adults.

Hannah was seventeen when she met Jack, who was twenty-four. Jack's attention flattered Hannah, and she started an affair with this married man. Hannah soon realized Jack was violent and a bit unhinged. She wanted to extricate herself from the relationship, while Jack attempted to lure her deeper into his strange world.

“Night Flight” by Anne Da Vigo is a novel based on events in Denver, Colorado, during the 1950s. Jack was greedy and dishonest. He desired a life of luxury and wanted to socialize with the rich and famous. He refused to take responsibility for anything, and his failures only inspired him to take more desperate measures. Daisy helped her son a few times, but her disdain for him was palpable. What is Jack planning, and will Hannah be able to get away from him before he draws her into his evil schemes?

I admire the way Anne developed the characters in this book. She did not dump masses of data on the reader immediately but provided adequate information to relate to what the character was experiencing at a specific point in the story. As the narrative developed, she provided additional information to enhance the reader’s insight into the character. I appreciated some of the author’s beautiful imagery, e.g., “The song twined itself around them.” Ms. Da Vigo’s writing style is logical and not difficult to follow.

I discovered numerous errors, and the attention of an experienced editor will enhance the reading experience. That was the only aspect of the book that the author could improve upon. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars because of the errors. The book contains profanity and sexual encounters. Adults who enjoy historical thrillers based on true events will love this book. There are references to scenes from the Bible, church services and ministers, but I doubt whether atheists or any other non-Christians will find it offensive.

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[Yasmine Zaki Muhieddine]

This novel seems sad and dramatic. The relationships are intricate and intense. Jack's life shows that perpetrators and abusers were once also victims of the same kind of abuse. I wonder if Hannah will finally be free from all of this and find happiness.

[George Bastem]

Sounds like a gripping and unsettling story with well-developed characters and a chilling dive into Jack’s dangerous ambitions. Hannah’s struggle to escape his grasp adds real tension, making it a compelling read despite the editing issues.

[EVALINE MAGWAMU 1]

I find the content of this book so interesting.To learn about this timely message is very exciting.Honestly we come across characters like Jack in our day to day lives who try to take advantage of others like Hannah.Wishing her all the best to walk out of his life.Important lessons to learn.Thank you for the great review.A good read for everyone.

[NetMassimo]

I'm not looking for historical events in a thriller but I'm curious about this one, as I don't know about the events that inspired the author. The novel also features complex and toxic relationships. I hope the author does proper proofreading to make it excellent. Thank you for your great review!