I really felt that it would have been more effective if they'd told the story in a different order.

Now that I've unlocked the chapter select, I could theoretically replay the game in chronological order at some point, or as close to chronological order as possible: the flashbacks, the opening, then Seattle, alternating between Ellie and Abby. I don't know if I actually have the patience to attempt it, but it could be an interesting exercise.