Bird Box by Josh Malerman

Information 

Published                 : 2014

Publisher                 : Ecco Press (HarperCollins)

Publication place : New York City, USA

Genre                        : Post-apocalyptic, Horror, Thriller

Language                : English

Number of pages : 272 pages (hardcover)

Price                          : $10-$15 / Rp 50.000 (Green Shop)

Rating                       : 4/5 (Goodreads), 4.5/5 (Amazon)

"Bird Box" by Josh Malerman tells the haunting story of Malorie, a mother's fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic world. Unseen creatures, heard but not seen, roam the earth, driving humans to madness and death upon visual contact. Blindfolded for protection, Malorie embarks on a perilous river journey with her two young children, navigating treacherous waters and humanity's darkest depths. Through flashbacks, Malorie's past unfolds, revealing her struggles, losses and resilience. 

"Bird Box" by Josh Malerman employs a captivating narrative structure, alternating between first-person reflections and third-person limited perspectives. Malorie's story unfolds through two timelines: her past, told in first-person, reflecting on love, loss and the apocalypse, and her perilous river journey with her children, recounted in third-person limited, heightening tension and vulnerability. 

"Bird Box" by Josh Malerman boasts a captivating premise, emotional resonance and masterful tension. However, some readers may find limitations in world-building explanations, pacing, character development and resolution of plot threads. 

Interesting quotes which might be suitable to describe the story of the novel : 

Life is the art of dying

The quote Life is the art of dying resonates deeply with "Bird Box." The novel explores mortality, survival, trauma and acceptance, echoing existential and stoic themes. Malerman's haunting narrative underscores life's fragility, symbolized by blindness and the perilous river journey, inviting readers to ponder mortality and the human condition.

I recommended to you to read this novel because "Bird Box" for its gripping storyline, relatable characters and thought-provoking themes. This post-apocalyptic thriller masterfully blends psychological horror, suspense and literary fiction, exploring resilience, hope and humanity.

Rating from me : 8/10