John Grisham might have penned a more coherent legal structuring of the core narrative thus conveying a more convincing rationale for the last minute changes of heart....both from the victim's perspective and from Kenny's. A fascinating start where the implications of 9/11 are presented, explained and the initial strategy conceived. But then not used sufficiently to maintain full engagement with Kenny's commitment to the formula. There are some vivid depictions of the real impact of the event on innocent players but handled through case studies without real develoment...except the Donato family story which became incongrous with the tone elsewhere. Still a worthy account of the political and economic implications resulting from such a tragic event. But are politicians really so cynical and readily influenced by big business???
