Drift (Rachel Hatch Book 1)

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Three ordinary people risk everything for a chance at redemption in this audacious, utterly gripping novel of catastrophe and survival at the end of the world, from the acclaimed author of The Chalk Man Katsikopoulou, Myrto. “DRIFT debuts first solo exhibition of sound, movement and film in the shed, new york” (The Shed exhibition review). Designboom, 29 September 2021. https://www.designboom.com/art/drift-first-solo-exhibition-sound-movement-film-shed-new-york-09-29-2021/ Everyone here has secrets that are eventually revealed, and there are surprises in store that I didn’t see coming. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and I flew through the majority of the book in one day. I enjoyed all three storylines and appreciated how they came together in the well-executed ending, which offered a glimmer of hope for the future. All 3 groups are fighting for their lives from the elements and the virus, but perhaps the greatest threat to their lives comes from within. How long did it take for society to break down? TEN YEARS. Who is a good guy and who is a bad guy? Is everyone who they say they are? I was kept on my toes, never knowing who to trust. There are evil forces at play, of the human variety. After all, The devil was an angel once

This story essentially follows characters in three different survival scenarios. We have a group of young people, fleeing a private school in the midst of a blizzard, whose coach violently hits a snow drift, trapping them in the vehicle in extremely hazardous conditions. Waddoups, Ryan. “Studio Drift Illuminates Our Memory of Apollo 11.” Surface, 16 July 2019. https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/apollo-11-anniversary-studio-drift/Meg: A medical student who survived a bus crash en route to The Retreat. Can she aid the remaining survivors to get out of the bus Rea, Naomi. “After Dazzling Miami Beach and Amsterdam, Studio Drift’s Amazing Luminous Drone Swarm Will Take Flight Over Burning Man.” Artnet News, 13 August 2018. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/studio-drift-burning-man-drones-1332377 This book provided more than a scary story, it also provided so many ways in which to discuss the events and the outcome of the story. Definitely a wonderful story of survival and the ways in which we challenge Mother Nature who will "always find a way."

The Drift is a Post-Apocalyptic Thriller from beloved author, C.J. Tudor. This story is full of action, twists and turns. Marchese, Kieron. “Studio Drift Installs Hanging Bouquet of Robotic Flowers that Blossom When You are Near.” Designboom, 22 October 2018. https://www.designboom.com/technology/studio-drift-meadow-dutch-design-week-10-22-2018/ DRIFT. “The Artists Behind DRIFT Discuss the Unparalleled Potential of Technology in Cultivating Connections with Nature.” Interview with Grace Ebert. Colossal, 21 March 2022. https://www.thisiscolossal.com/interviews/drift-lonneke-gordijn-ralph-nauta/. Becoming Dutch/Eindhoven Caucus, Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven, Netherlands, November 9–December 7, 2007. Luminous Times, Vitra Design Museum, Domaine de Boisbuchet park, Lessac, France, June 13–September 2010.

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There are A LOT of characters to keep straight and I struggled with that. In addition, I found the two main women, HANNAH and MEG, to be interchangeable with little to distinguish one from the other. Likely inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic, The Drift explores a fictional deadly virus’s impact on humanity ten years after its discovery. Interestingly, the people in the coach and the people in the gondola were all trying to get to The Retreat. It's unclear exactly what this Retreat is, but it's definitely viewed as a safe haven against a dangerous world. If you are missing the Walking Dead TV series, you have the Whisperers lurking in the wilderness to replace them, along with deadly bears and wolves.

Ronchi, Giulia. "L'Orfeo debuts with 'Ego', the dynamic installation by Studio Drift" (Wilminktheater review). Domus, 14 January 2020. https://www.domusweb.it/en/design/2020/01/14/lorfeo-debuts-with-ego-the-dynamic-installation-by-studio-drift.html

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Li, Charmaine. “Studio Drift: Splicing Nature and Technology.” A/D/O, 13 June 2019. https://a-d-o.com/journal/studio-drift-interview Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for sending me an ARC of The Drift in exchange for an honest review.

Schultz, Abby. “Breaking Barriers Through Experiential Art.” Barron’s Magazine, 21 March 2022. https://www.barrons.com/articles/breaking-barriers-through-experiential-art-01647814419. DRIFT's immersive, genre-defying museum is landing in Amsterdam in 2025.” Designboom, 2 November 2023. https://www.designboom.com/art/drift-immersive-genre-defying-museum-landing-amsterdam-2025-van-gendt-hallen-11-03-2023/ Madsen, Deane. “How the Design World Celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Launch.” Architectural Digest, 17 July 2019. https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/how-the-design-world-celebrated-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-apollo-11-moon-launch You keep asking what’s the connection of those different characters? You’ll get very pleasant and satisfying answer to your question. So keep reading patiently and enjoy the ride! Fast-paced with twists and thrills, this brutally chilling novel will keep you on tenterhooks' - Crime Monthly

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Three ordinary people risk everything for a chance at redemption in this audacious, utterly gripping novel of catastrophe and survival at the end of the world, from the acclaimed author of The Chalk Man. This was a hard hitting, gritty story that held fine elements of frightening tactics that this author delivers in each of her books. As you read, you will feel many similarities between the now and the maybe the future. I so enjoyed the references, shaded of course, that C.J. gave to the current "savior" (or at least in his mind) doctor in charge of it all. Diseño holandés. En la calle como en casa. Binnen/Buiten, Fundación Pedro Barrié de la Maza, Vigo, Spain, February 19–May 3, 2009. The writing is excellent, building the different storylines at a very good pace before bringing them all together to a thrilling conclusion. Looking for a riveting, post-apocalyptic, quasi-horror ( don't mind me, just making up genres over here), violent, graphic, vulgar, zombie, revenge thriller from a darling author? Well boy do I have a recommendation for you...