Sotto Voce brings us a harrowing tale of survival and meaning with A Scarred Drifter! Set in a post apocalyptic future where survivors vie for dwindling resources on a dying Earth, we follow a young man named Cole. Cole lives in a secluded island community, but sets out for the mainland in a journey to find his family. The world that Voce builds is incredible, filled with decrepit ruins, desperate survivors, and meaningful interactions. I truly loved Voce’s descriptions (so brutal, honest, and real) and loved how the story jumped between the past and present, really fleshing out Cole and making him such a meaningful character. The world itself is really interesting and is very much connected to Cole as a character. This is definitely a dark and brutal novel, kind of invoking feelings of The Road at times, but it does have a core message of hope and love that I appreciated. If you love post apocalyptic fiction that is gritty, real, and character focused, definitely strap on your boots and come journey with A Scarred Drifter!
