Bird Box
by Josh Malerman
Bird Box by Josh Malerman holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 31.7K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 262 pages.
About Bird Box
Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780062259653Something is out there, something terrifying that must not be seen. One glimpse of it, 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 remains, 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's 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. Something is following them all the while, but is it man, animal, or monster?Interweaving past and present, Bird Box is a snapshot of a world unraveled that will have you racing to the final page.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Josh Malerman |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 262 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Science Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.98 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 31,735 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Bird Box?
Bird Box is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.
Is Bird Box worth reading?
Based on 31.7K reader ratings, Bird Box has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Bird Box?
Bird Box has 262 pages.
Who wrote Bird Box?
Bird Box was written by Josh Malerman. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for Bird Box?
The ISBN-13 for Bird Box is 9780062259650.0.
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