Adrift

Will Dean’s Adrift is a gripping tale brought to life by Emma Wilkes and Luke R Francis’s exceptional narration. The story of Peggy Jenkins and Samson is rendered so vividly that you feel the chill of the canal water and the weight of their isolation. Wilkes’ voice conveys the complexity of Peggy, her resilience mixed with despair, while Francis imbues Samson with a mix of innocence and vulnerability that keeps you on edge. The pacing is deliberate yet urgent, each silence as impactful as the spoken words. However, some scenes feel overly introspective, detracting from the forward momentum. Nonetheless, this audiobook remains a must-listen for those seeking literary fiction that explores the depths of human connection in the most unforgiving environments.