The Drift by C.J. Tudor presents a chilling survival thriller that may have bitten off more than it could chew.
The story follows three separate groups trying to survive in the midst of a zombie outbreak and historic snowstorm:- Hannah, a medical student, who is trapped inside a coach bus.
- Meg, a former police officer, wakes up dangling in a cable car.
- Carter, a worker at a ski resort called “The Retreat,” where power generators are going out.
Now, I do feel like the book does a fantastic job of exploring moral dilemmas and people in desperate situations, and the claustrophobic atmosphere and tension is palpable. Those parts were great!
However, for me, the sheer size of the cast was enough for three different novels, and I feel like it would have made for a tighter, more compelling novel if it hadn’t been bogged down with so many unnecessary and underdeveloped characters.
Thank you, NetGalley and Ballantine Books, for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Book Details:
Publication Date : January 31, 2023
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN: 059335656X
Pages : 352
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