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The Drift by C.J. Tudor

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 
The Drift is a post-apocalyptic thriller that follows three groups of people trapped in a snowstorm who must survive in extreme situations. 

Hannah, a medical student at a prestigious institute, finds herself trapped on a bus with several students. They were on their way to a safe place called The Retreat when their bus crashed during a snowstorm. They will have to work together to survive the low temperatures.

Meg, a former detective, wakes up in a stranded cable car with no idea how she got there, along with five strangers. They head to a mysterious place known as The Retreat. The weather is adverse and as the hours pass; they realize their lives are in danger.

Finally, we find Carter and his group in a secluded chalet they call The Retreat. They prepare for a snowstorm that will be cutting them off from the outside. As the power generator falters, secrets hidden deep within the Retreat threaten to surface.
The book balances among these three storylines. Each chapter ends on a cliffhanger, which makes the novel a non-stop read.

Tudor achieves an intense, mysterious, claustrophobic, and captivating atmosphere. The three stories slowly intertwine in a clever and well-thought-out way. We only see the full picture once Tudor gives us the last piece of the puzzle.

I love how brilliant this author is. His book has layers that you can peel back and analyze from different perspectives. I always reflect and find deep meanings in her stories. 

The ending was not what I expected, and that disappointed me a bit. But, after some reflection, I understand why the author went for it.

 
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