The Last Flight

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual violence and harassment, and death.

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. How did the alternating chapter structure between Claire and Eva’s perspectives affect your reading experience? Did you find yourself more invested in one character’s journey? If so, why?

2. The Last Flight explores how women attempt to escape dangerous situations controlled by powerful men. How does this theme compare to similar explorations—e.g., in Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl, where a woman also stages her disappearance? What makes Clark’s approach distinctive?

3. What was your emotional reaction to the ending of the novel? Did you find it satisfying that Claire found freedom while Eva perished in the crash, or did you wish for a different outcome?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. Claire and Eva both keep significant secrets to protect themselves. Reflect on a time when you felt compelled to hide something important to maintain your stability or security. How did that experience affect your relationships with others?

2. Eva finds unexpected maternal support from Liz, filling a void from her childhood abandonment.