Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421
Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 is a 2023 thriller book by T. J. Newman.[1] The story follows survivors of a plane crash in the Pacific Ocean. The book is being adapted into a film directed by Paul Greengrass.[2]
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| Author | T. J. Newman |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Publisher | Avid Reader Press |
Publication date | May 30, 2023 |
| Publication place | United States |
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| Pages | 320 pp. (paperback) |
| ISBN | 9781982177911 (Hardcover) |
Synopsis
editA plane crashes in the Pacific Ocean shortly after takeoff and is flooded. A dozen survivors sink in a sealed part of the aircraft 200 feet below the surface.[3]
Creation
editNewman worked as a flight attendant for 10 years. Drowning is her second novel, following her debut New York Times bestseller Falling. She was inspired to "go bigger" for her second novel, basing the idea around a red-eye flight from Hawaii to LAX she used to work and imagining being isolated miles and hours in every direction from safety.[4]
Reception
editThe Los Angeles Times described it as a "disaster procedural", where, "The pace is blinding, the suspense electrifying, the human drama impassioned."[5] Kirkus Reviews described it as, "A taut, gripping yarn. Not for the weak-kneed."[6] Writing for Book Reporter, Ray Palen called it a "top-notch thriller."[7]
Film adaptation
editOn March 26, 2023, it was announced that Warner Bros. Pictures had acquired the rights, with Shane Salerno serving as producer through The Story Factory and Newman serving as executive producer.[8] Paul Greengrass was hired to write, direct, and co-produce the project in November.[2] On March 26, 2024, it was announced that Steve Kloves would write the screenplay instead, after Greengrass committed to directing The Lost Bus first.[9]
References
edit- ^ VanDenburgh, Barbara. "T.J. Newman's 'Drowning,' Luis A. Urrea's 'Good Night, Irene' among 5 books not to miss". USA Today. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (28 November 2023). "Paul Greengrass To Adapt, Direct T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421' For Warner Bros". Deadline. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. "As T.J. Newman Is Set To Adapt Debut Novel 'Falling', Her Follow-up 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421' Drops In Hollywood". Deadline. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Second novel by former flight attendant lands in stores". Associated Press. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ RIEFE, JORDAN. "How T.J. Newman went from flight attendant to Hollywood's most valued disaster novelist". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "DROWNING Review". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ Palen, Ray. "Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421". Book Reporter. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (26 March 2023). "Warner Bros. Wins Fevered Weekend Auction For T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning: The Rescue Of Flight 1421;' Deal Reaches $1.5M Against $3M". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (26 March 2024). "Steve Kloves To Adapt T.J. Newman Novel 'Drowning' For Paul Greengrass At Warner Bros". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 June 2024.