Is there a sequel to this book?

Yes, the story continues in the novel titled Malorie, which was published in 2020 and follows the protagonist and her children years after the events of the first book.

Does this book have a film adaptation?

A film adaptation directed by Susanne Bier and starring Sandra Bullock was released on Netflix in 2018.

Bird Box by Josh Malerman

A mother and her two young children navigate a perilous, apocalyptic world. Blindfolded, they must journey down a river to escape a terrifying entity that drives anyone who sees it to madness. Their survival depends on never opening their eyes.

Prose complexity: 4/10

Tense Dark Creepy Atmospheric

Survival Dual Timeline

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Josh Malerman

Josh Malerman is an American horror novelist and songwriter from Michigan. His debut novel, Bird Box (2014), was adapted into a Netflix film released in December 2018. He has since published novels including Black Mad Wheel, Unbury Carol, Inspection, Malorie, Daphne and Incidents Around the House (2024), along with novellas and short fiction. He is also the singer and songwriter of the Detroit rock band The High Strung, which he started while studying at Michigan State University.

MalorieProtagonist

A mother forced to raise and protect her two children in a world where seeing a mysterious entity causes fatal madness.

FelixSupporting

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CherylSupporting

ShannonSupporting

All characters in Bird Box

Frequently asked questions

Is there a sequel to this book?
Yes, the story continues in the novel titled Malorie, which was published in 2020 and follows the protagonist and her children years after the events of the first book.
Does this book have a film adaptation?
A film adaptation directed by Susanne Bier and starring Sandra Bullock was released on Netflix in 2018.