![]() But when Darby goes out in search of cell phone reception she spots something unexpected: a child, locked in the back of a van. ![]() At first the evening seems like it might just be a nuisance – the coffee is disgusting, there is no phone connectivity and no WiFi, and there is little to do at the rest stop. With the roads now impassable she seeks shelter at a remote highway rest stop, along with four strangers. Art student Darby Thorne is on her way to Utah to see her dying mother when she is caught in a blizzard as she passes through Colorado. The premise of the novel is enticing if somewhat of a downer. Unfortunately, as far as No Exit is concerned, your mileage may vary. Is he the voice of a generation or just a whiny runt with first world problems? (It’s the latter). ![]() The problem is that people disagree about what makes a good protagonist. ![]() You can have all the plot ideas you want, but if there’s nobody to carry them they won’t go anywhere. Writing a good protagonist is obviously a tricky business. ![]()
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