There‘s a mystery genre that is characterized by a form of misogyny. An otherwise intelligent, competent woman makes a series of inexplicable choices and mistakes. Her life is usually almost ruined; chaos follows in her wake. This is what we are offered in this story about Jude, Liam, and a favor. All the characters are broken, with the possible exception of the child: Alfie. I have no idea why I finished it. I‘m sorry I did!