The addition of Adam to the trial and Matt’s heart attack was not necessary to complete the story. It just seemed to be over the top. I do believe the author was able to flesh out the characters to a point where the reader felt like they knew enough to follow and involve themselves in the story line. Overall, it was a well written book.
I agree – the heart attack plot line was not necessary. The story was already intense enough.
I have to say, the description of the baby’s delivery really impacted me. Matt said that his wife’s body jumped/lurched as the baby was pulled from her. Made her seem like a vessel that held/protected the life inside! I’ve never seen a c-section, and maybe that is a very realistic description. But it stopped me short!