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“A book that demands to be read in a single sitting, and through the cracks between one’s fingers. There has never been a horror story quite like this. Josh Malerman truly delivers.” — Hugh Howey, New York Times bestselling author of Wool

Written with the narrative tension of The Road and the exquisite terror of classic Stephen King, Bird Box is a propulsive, edge-of-your-seat horror thriller, set in an apocalyptic near-future world—a masterpiece of suspense from the brilliantly imaginative Josh Malerman.

Something is out there . . .

Something terrifying that must not be seen. One glimpse and a person is driven to deadly violence. No one knows what it is or where it came from.

Five years after it began, a handful of scattered survivors remain, including Malorie and her two young children. Living in an abandoned house near the river, she has dreamed of fleeing to a place where they might be safe. Now, that the boy and girl are four, it is time to go. But the journey ahead will be terrifying: twenty miles downriver in a rowboat—blindfolded—with nothing to rely on but her wits and the children’s trained ears. One wrong choice and they will die. And something is following them. But is it man, animal, or monster?

Engulfed in darkness, surrounded by sounds both familiar and frightening, Malorie embarks on a harrowing odyssey—a trip that takes her into an unseen world and back into the past, to the companions who once saved her. Under the guidance of the stalwart Tom, a motely group of strangers banded together against the unseen terror, creating order from the chaos. But when supplies ran low, they were forced to venture outside—and confront the ultimate question: in a world gone mad, who can really be trusted?

Interweaving past and present, Malerman’s breathtaking debut is a horrific and gripping snapshot of a world unraveled that will have you racing to the final page.

From the Publisher

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00FJ352U6
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ecco; Reprint edition (May 13, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 13, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1912 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 305 pages
Reviewer: Book Junkie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This Yooper Bibliophile Loves Yooper Heroine!
Review: This book is beyond well written. It is a work of true literary art. The author conveys true suspense and the feelings of dread and a dash of Hope. One reads it and feels as though they are there. I am a very avid reader, so very few authors can impress me with how they really touch a readers heart and mind.Josh Malerman has created a book that deserves the praise it has received. It is truly original, it is truly horrific, it explores the boundaries of The human experience and does an excellent job of creating a world that is both frightening and very believable.The depth that he plums is extraordinary, and his characters, in particular Mallorie, are excellently conceived. The myriad of ideas that he placed into his book are that of a person who is extremely intelligent and perceptive. His imagination gives this book a very good view of the world he created. He is an excellent author.This book is definitely what I consider to be a must-read, even though I am not particularly a fan of post-apocalyptic novels. This is likely because it is so much more than that. It is a very thoughtful and human look and experience. I felt like I was right next to Mallorie the entire time. It explores so many aspects of what it means to be human and how far out instinct for survival will go. It is an extraordinary good novel and one that I fully recommend. And I wait with bated breath for the next novel by Josh Malerman. On a very personal note, having been born in the upper peninsula of Michigan, (hence my usage of the word "Yooper") I have often thought that if there were ever an apocalyptic situation it would be someone from the U.P. who would be one of the survivors. Why, you might ask? Because the Upper Peninsula is nothing like the lower portion. This magnificent homeland of mine is a harsh and beautifully brutal place. This is an untamed place where nature is still in charge. It is a place like no other I have seen, and I miss it mightily living in Suburban Detroit. I fell in love with a Troll (unflattering nickname for those who live south of the Mackinaw Bridge😉) and our marriage of twenty years separates me from my beloved homeland. It's 450 miles and a long 8 hour journey away, sadly. You will find that Yoopers are kind, but children are not coddled and they are taught from a young age how to navigate in such a place. It is beyond beautiful, yet the winters are heavy, long and unforgiving. The weather is capricious in any season and one must be prepared at all times. It is sparsely populated, and Marquette is the largest city with less than 40,000 residents. I grew up right near Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world. It is a place of raw and magnificent power, and the lake is a place we are taught to love and respect. As I wrote earlier, if you ever have the chance to go there, I strongly suggest that you do.I realize that I have reviewed the U.P. as much as I have the novel. I apologise if that's an annoyance. It's just that for a book to be so wonderful featuring a protagonist from my homeland is overwhelmingly touching. So few people know about the U.P. and I want people to know what they are missing. So, with that, I couldn't be more impressed by the way Josh Malerman wrote this brilliant novel. It has so much to offer and it would be a shame not to take the opportunity to enjoy the experience of reading Bird Box. It's too good to miss.As Always, I wish Happy Reads to All from the Unapologetic Book Junkie😉!

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: and I had heard great things about it
Review: This was my university book club’s October book. It had been on my TBR for a while, and I had heard great things about it, I looked forward to reading it when it was chosen.I really enjoyed this book. I don’t know if I would have ever picked it up from by TBR on my own since it’s much different than what I normally lean toward but I was pleasently surprised. It was well-written, face-paced, and featured fantastic characters.For the characters being blind-folded for a good portion of this book, there was definitely a well-grounded setting. I felt like I could clearly see the world in which this was taking place, and Malerman did a fantastic job with creating emotion. This was a book that was easy to get immersed in. I doubted reviews that said it was a one-sitting read but after finishing it I know I could have read it in one sitting if I had the time.The story switches between the present and four years prior. At first, I wasn’t a fan of this, as I’m usually not. However, I thought it worked so well with this story. I’ll admit I was usually more interested in the chapters set in the past rather than the present ones but they were both quick-paced and interesting. I can’t recall a single boring moment during this read. It was all very realistic to me as well. I’m very careful with dystopian books because I’ve been disappointed by so many, but this book built a dystopian world that was so believable to me. It was quite a pleasant surprise. I felt that Malerman tied the two timelines together very well, and the adrenaline hit at the same time, causing me to frantically flip pages trying to figure out what was going down. It’s been a long time since I’ve read a book that had me rushing to the end.I absolutely adored our protagonist Malorie. She is so different in the two timelines, and it was great seeing how she changed and why. Her development was quality, and she definitely drove the story. A question that was frequently raised throughout the story was if Malorie was raising her two children the right way in a world where it was so difficult to be a parent. I felt like this was a driving factor for Malorie and the story, and it said a lot about her character.One of the elements I enjoyed this most about this story was the housemates. Though they play a small role and aren’t all that well-rounded, I still found them interesting and likable, especially Tom and Olympia. The relationships grow in change over the short time span and they play such a vital role in who Malorie is and how she survives. I also loved to hate (or fear) Gary and Don. This was definitely a character-driven story (my favorite kind) and it worked well.Malerman’s writing isn’t poetic or deep, but it works well for the story. He write in quick, short sentences that I personally feel adds to the reading experience. The situation calls for quick and short, so Malerman writes quick and short. The chapters are short and sweet for the most part, and it definitely kept me flipping pages. The descriptions are wonderful as well and, as I said, allow the reader to see a world that the characters barely glimpse themselves.

Reviewer: Hopeful
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Creepy, scary, and totally engrossing.
Review: What a book! I read Bird Box in one sitting because it was impossible to put it down.I'm extremely claustrophobic and have been completely blind, (reversed, thankfully). From experience, I can tell you that not being able to see is severely claustrophobic in its own way, and the fear that comes with it is unlike anything that can be described with words, it must be felt to truly understand. But, Josh Malerman comes very close to hitting the mark, sometimes awakening feelings I thought I had let go of. He brillantly captured the out of control feelings, especially when you don't know who or what is watching you, approaching you, or beside you. There were many times I found myself shaking, tears stinging as I held my breath.I was overwhelmed throughout, but could not stop reading. I had to keep turning the page, hoping to understand more, and hoping my blindfolded friends in a boat would reach their destination safely. Yes, I called them my friends, because I adored the characters, cheered for them, and felt protective, even though I could never help them.Wonderful book, descriptive to perfection without going overboard, and engrossing to the point of unputdownable.Highly, highly recommend.

Reviewer: Gilberto
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This history is full of mystery and suspense. The final of the film was really surprising. I could imagine.

Reviewer: denimfan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Super thrilling and well written.

Reviewer: iNiko
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: If you’ve seen the movie you will no doubt find that the book strays a bit or perhaps the movie did.Josh Malerman shifts from past to present as the chapters flow - the book is well written, dark, bed wetting calamitous - and yet, the pages kept turning. The story flows intense, fearful and plastered with suspense. Josh Malerman meticulously spent time on the details and the details are what held the story on edge - chapter after chapter. Warning - you will be kept to the edge of your seat.- Something is happening, something dark and unknown it’s out there. It’s everywhere. People are dying; family members friends; neighbors. It’s widespread mayhem it’s in the neighborhoods it’s in different continents yet it’s all happening so fast, too fast. It’s unfathomable. One look and it’s the end.- Malorie a strong rational and unwavering female character, devastated by the new world and torn both mentally and physically by her pregnancy and the life she now lives - the one she knew and the one she’s yet to face with her Children.The story hits you on a very different level; you see humanity at its very best and sometimes its worst. The story engrosses you, the characters become real - you become present in the moments, you’re there now. You endured her challenges, her actions, her thoughts, and her decisions. You begin to feel her physical and emotional pains, her grief’s and her fears. Her fear of all that happened, her fear of what is yet to come. You become her, you’ve stepped in her shoes - you become Malorie.- The book bounds you to the brink of survival, the limits of the human capacity. In the face of devastation, it illustrates the power to push forward in a very unknown world with unknown dark creatures. It demonstrates core human instinct for moving on regardless of the darkness that surrounds the house, the horrific attempts in search for food, water, basic supplies, and alas the journey on the river.- The story however fell rather flat at the end. Throughout the book, chapter after chapter were all well developed. The ending however lacked tempo. There’s much left unanswered on this book. Who are the creatures? What do they want? Why are they here? Why are they killing us...? So many questions, there must be a part 2.Overall great book, Interesting narrative, Page-turner. A must read. Rated 5 stars. Looking forward to a part 2.Niko

Reviewer: Audrey B
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: [lu en anglais] j'étais sceptique au départ vu tout le tintouin fait autour du film de Netflix et je ne m'attendais pas à grand chose.En vérité ce premier roman de Malerman est remarquablement bien écrit avec une plume minimaliste qui rend l'ambiance encore plus angoissante. Ça faisait longtemps que je n'avais pas été aussi éprouvée pendant une lecture.Le film par contre ne vaut pas grand chose puisque le fait de voir est totalement contradictoire avec ce qui fait la terreur de ce livre.

Reviewer: Miguel Serra
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Hay algo allá afuera; si lo ves, mueres. Ya no puedes usar la vista! ya eso es suficiente terror si eres de los que hasta lavarte la cara te da miedo por los segundos en que no puedes abrir los ojos.