I had a similar feeling regarding the ending, I wasn't thrilled with it but given the rest of the book I didn't really expect to be -meaning I knew it wouldn't be a "happy" affair. What I got out of reading BM was more about style than anything. Don't get me wrong, it had substance too but it was written in a way that no other book I've ever read has been. It took a while before I felt totally comfortable with the lack of punctuation but eventually I was cool with it. However, I do think there were times when I wasn't clear on who was speaking. Anyone else? The Judge is evil incarnate. Spooky literary character. If this were Stephen King, he would be Flagg. I don't have much else to say about the book but I will say I'm glad I read it. I've had Cormac McCarthy on my list for a while now. I'm up for another round of book club though if ya'll are....?