The Drift of Things

Marked by razor-sharp dialogue, The Drift of Things is complex, witty, and sad, with an unforgettable father and son duo at its core. Norman Mean, age 30, is drawn back to his hometown to attend his mother’s funeral and he has no intention of staying. However, his concern for his father’s well-being causes him to stick around, despite a series of hilarious and embarrassing incidents. And there’s this girl... 2014 Piscataqua Press Novel Contest Silver Medal Winner "Funny, smart, unpredictable, and true, The Drift of Things is that rare book in contemporary fiction, one with both heart and intelligence. Benjamin Schwartz has delivered a cast of characters so real you expect to find them watching TV in the living room. In a beautifully-crafted story about what remains broken and yet healed in all of us, Schwartz has established himself as a writer to watch." -Katherine Towler, author of Snow Island