Bird Box

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About this book

Bird Box is a 2014 post-apocalyptic horror novel and the debut novel by American writer and singer Josh Malerman. The book was first published in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2014, through Harper Voyager and in the United States on May 13, 2014, through Ecco Press. The book follows a woman who must find a way to guide herself and her children to safety despite the potential threat from an unseen adversary. The story is partially told via flashbacks and takes place during three time periods.

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4.4/5 · 2407 readers · 292 pages · ≈ 5 h 24 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read Bird Box?

About ≈ 5 h 24 m — 292 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mBird Box~5 h 24 m

How many pages is Bird Box?

292 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Bird Box292

What genre is Bird Box?

It sits on the Horror shelves.

Has Bird Box been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include Bird Box (2018).

Who wrote Bird Box?

Josh Malerman.