Martha (HEY - good to see you back, even if only briefly!) -- I loved the fact that there was no side-taking whatsoever. It happened, it's over, we have to do what we have to do.
What surprises me is that now, what, three weeks later? -- I still find myself wondering about that (hmmm, trying not to give anything away here) -- the identity of the last character introduced in the novel. He, too, is not labeled as to whether or not he is a 'good guy.' Not clearly enough for me, anyway.
I've now backed up and am reading "All the Little Horses."
Looking forward to hearing about what you read.