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Horror· United States

Bird Box

by Josh Malerman
Aggregate Editorial Score55/100
★Bram Stoker Award
Published 201436 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Bird Box by Josh Malerman is a landmark work of horror, first published in 2014. Whatever has descended on the world cannot be looked at without driving a person insane. Malorie must navigate a post-apocalyptic river blindfolded with two young children. Malerman's stripped-down horror novel uses sensory deprivation to terrifying effect. Themes of sight, madness, survival run through the work. The book has received recognition from Bram Stoker Award 2014.

Book Details

AuthorJosh Malerman
Published2014
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages36
Category👻 Horror
ISBN9780062259653
Editorial Score55/100
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👻 Horror

Fiction designed to frighten, unsettle, or disturb the reader.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Bram Stoker Award
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201431
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Josh Malerman
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bird Box about?

Whatever has descended on the world cannot be looked at without driving a person insane. Malorie must navigate a post-apocalyptic river blindfolded with two young children. Malerman's stripped-down horror novel uses sensory deprivation to terrifying effect.

Who wrote Bird Box?

Bird Box was written by Josh Malerman, from United States. First published in 2014.

What awards has Bird Box won?

Bird Box has received the following awards and honours: Bram Stoker Award 2014.

Is Bird Box worth reading?

Bird Box is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 31/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in sight, madness, survival.

Where can I buy Bird Box?

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What category is Bird Box?

Bird Box is classified as Horror. Fiction designed to frighten, unsettle, or disturb the reader.

What country is Bird Box from?

Bird Box originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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