45 pages • 1 hour read
Josh MalermanBird Box
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Bird Box by Josh Malerman is a post-apocalyptic horror novel that follows Malorie's struggle to protect two children in a world where unseen monsters drive people to violence. She must navigate a treacherous environment blindfolded to avoid seeing the creatures, exploring themes of paranoia, child-rearing, and survival. The story highlights acts of violence and death by suicide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Bird Box by Josh Malerman is generally lauded for its gripping atmosphere and original premise. Reviewers appreciate the suspenseful, well-paced plot and the evocative descriptions that enhance the horror elements. However, some critics note that character development can be shallow at times and the storyline occasionally predictable. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of psychological horror.
Who Should Read Bird Box?
Readers who relish intense psychological thrillers with a post-apocalyptic twist will be captivated by Josh Malerman’s Bird Box. Fans of Stephen King’s suspenseful narratives or the chilling, atmospheric tension of John Wyndham’s The Day of the Triffids will find Bird Box irresistible.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
HL520L