Intense read!
Caseyisobnoxious
29-12-2024
I really enjoyed reading this, then watching the movie again to see how they compared. The book is very, very intense and the author did a great job of making you want to keep flipping the pages!
All about nothing
BobbyF195
27-07-2024
Pretty unfulfilling.
You Can’t Not Look!
Ozcrome
09-01-2024
This was a great book. It hooked me good and I could not put it down. It has been a while since I felt that way about any book. I can always find something to be critical about, and in this case, it would have been the desire for the author to expand or more fully resolve some more plot events. All in all, I really enjoyed reading this book.
Horrifically Beautiful
karenindixie
20-10-2023
I know it’s odd to call a horror novel beautiful and lovely, but it’s originates with the strength of the main character and the intensity of the plot. I saw the movie, but as usual, the book delves so much farther into the devastating situation Malorie endures.
Watch the movie 🤩
Laine Riddle
23-11-2020
I have not read the book but the movie is a big fat four star loved it
The emotion makes up for the plot holes
Tjovian
25-08-2020
This is definitely worth the read. An interesting take on the apocalyptic survival genre. Avoid the sequel “Malorie” though, as this book stands better on its own.
As if blind people didn’t exist?
bigbeet
08-03-2020
The premise was hard to embrace. This book ignores that blind people live out full lives, at least until the end of the story. The entities don’t really present a danger unless viewed (though in the movie they’re more menacing) so it was a challenge to buy into the threat. Also, the main character’s relationship with her children bordered on abusive. She didn’t even name them until the end. It had a similar feel to “A Quiet Place”, which was also riddled with big plot holes, by with sight limited rather than sound. Oh, yeah, and both miraculously had electrical power, which was weakly explained.
SAMUEL FERLDANA ANDERW MAFFIE
SAMUEL MAFFIE
09-01-2020
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 25 (2020)
I watched the movie....
👅Honeygrl22❤️💦🍆
02-12-2019
Ok I watched the movie didn’t read the book but the movie was good.Shut up stupid B****es that thought this was boring or gave it 1 star maybe no one likes u
The only good thing here is the general premise
h_sharp
30-07-2019
Interesting premise and a few tense moments of the "unknown terror", but overall poor execution. Little-to-no character development, uneventful plot, and VERY basic prose. Prepare for a lot of "and the she did this. And then she did that." sentences that are almost always somehow the same length and amount of syllables. The lack of rhythm in the writing makes it frankly tough to endure. Add onto that that the plot isn’t worth enduring, and you’ve got yourself a book that probably isn’t worth your time.
Clever and Unique
kelliedoll22
06-07-2019
🛑🛑BEYOND THERE BE SPOILERS🛑🛑
This iBook has sat in my library, untouched, since the Netflix movie came out. It was featured in one of iBook’s huge sales, so I was, like, why not. I finally read it, and I’m so impressed, I’m writing a review. Best book I’ve read in awhile. Dialogue flows naturally, the author brings “the roommates” to life effortlessly, and there was even a brief, albeit real love between two characters which would have been so beautiful. Many books boast of unseen plot twists, but this one actually has one!! I absolutely loved that the creatures didn’t hurt/kill/maim/eat people, but caused (probably unknowingly) utter insanity. It’s unique. I was expecting the creature Malorie came face-to-face with to drag her out of the boat & rip off her head or something, but it didn’t even persist in taking off her blindfold after she protested. Are these creatures gentle? Intelligent? Humanoid? Are they horrified at the effect they have on other intelligent life? If a book makes me think or has a great ending, it’s an excellent book, in my opinion. Bird Box accomplishes both.
What a thrill ride!
steph_fig
26-05-2019
Bravo!
It was boring.
colorblind sadness
26-04-2019
This book was so unsatisfying. It made no sense and offered no real solution. What were the creatures? Why were the mentally ill unaffected (other than playing into the harmful trope that the mentally ill and evil and sinister by nature)? Why were animals affected at a lesser rate? Why did it seem like there was nothing ever at stake? For a post apocalyptic story, it was painfully boring. And, it seemed that way because the author was unable to create a realistic world or too lazy to do so. Just watch the movie (which I still did not like) but at least there urgency was established into the storyline
Amazing!!!!
DanyD.
07-04-2019
I loved the book so much like the movie, I couldn’t put it down! I can’t understand how people don’t like the book, it so good! I was even watching it exactly when it hit 12:00 on New Years!
Worst book
woanknqvre
02-04-2019
It is the worst book ever if I could I would have gave this book -5 stars
Better than the movie
From cool wolf
24-03-2019
This was 99999x better than the film
Truly amazing physiological thriller
olive_unicorn
11-03-2019
Worth a dozen reads, this story keeps you enthralled in the suspense fully mysterious plot throughout the whole book, truly amazing writing
Movie was so much better
Jessiep813
24-02-2019
To be honest I made it to the half way mark and decided to quit. I saw the movie and heard how different the book was so I decided to read it.
I don’t care about the characters, the dialog between them is hollow and so is the storyline.
Very disappointed
Bird box
Fortnites da best
12-02-2019
Amazing
Loved it
Just like “The Happening” movie, but with blindfolds
monkeydogentertainment
11-02-2019
Same as the M. Night Sha’s movie “The Happening”, but with blindfolds. Still a worth while book to read.
LOVE SO MUCH ❤️
COOL GURL101
04-02-2019
This an amazing book I totally recommend ages 9-17 just because it is a little scary! Hope this helps!❤️
Bird box
jcgfl
02-02-2019
Not interesting to me. I did not enjoy all of the struggles and felt uncomfortable with all the blindfolds.
Better than the movie
Sam's iTouch
31-01-2019
Much better than the movie. A very quick read.
all these movies ive seen are books?!
brooklynnsa
21-01-2019
this is a book too? omg i just founf out the netflix series ’You’ was a book. I NEED TO START READING MORE
Keeps your attention but ending is incomplete.
FALALALA1225
20-01-2019
I chose to read the book first so I can understand the Netflix movie better. The book is engaging and the characters draw you into the story. However, the switches between timelines can be confusing and throw off the pace of the story. In addition, the book’s ending lacked a satisfactory conclusion which is the main reason for the three-star rating.
The best movie ever
bird boxx
19-01-2019
I really enjoyed this is my favorite movie now
Just ok
The Jenk
19-01-2019
I wanted to read the book after watching the movie on Netflix so I want to head and purchased it. I was hoping for a little expansion of the universe, more on the mythos of the creatures and further development of the characters but the book was pretty straightforward and it left me wanting more. There were too many missed opportunities throughout the book for the author to bring you further into the world he crafted but he never did. Overall it was a fine book but I wished there was more detail to it.
Amazing
Inputusername
14-01-2019
Way better than movie, nice touch with a certain type of bird. Really loved it
WOW
corban.v
14-01-2019
This book had so much suspense while reading. It had me hooked by the first page!
Wow!
twerkingthruthepeasants
12-01-2019
I finished this in a day! Such a GREAT book and completely different from the movie but in a great way! I absolutely loved it and it left me wanting more! Crazy that I also live in a small town called Ovid, Michigan. I will definitely read this again and again!
Loved it but I hated the way it ended but I heard that there was going to be a bird box two
decayla.triska
10-01-2019
Loved it but I hated the way it ended but I heard that there was going to be a bird box two
Loved it!
ColleenK83
09-01-2019
Didn’t want to put it down. Much better than the Netflix movie. The writer takes you along on a super creepy, thrilling and suspenseful ride, from start to finish. Best book I have read in a long time. Fantastic!!! Highly recommend!!
Bird Box
T minus one
08-01-2019
Excellent! Couldn’t put it down. Would love to see a sequel.
Nothing like the movie...
Victoriannerd
08-01-2019
The movie on Netflix is nothing compared to the book. At all. It’s like they took the premise and names of characters and that was it. Definitely worth the time reading! I couldn’t put Bird Box down! Looking into other works by this author. Recommend reading this before watching what they call Bird Box on Netflix. Now the movie is just a disappointment.
no
indoraptorrex
07-01-2019
no
Amazing and great deal
Era10s
07-01-2019
Loved it
Excellent!
Rdcin
06-01-2019
Totally engrossing until the very end. Intense and mesmerizing! I loved it!
Amazing
tiffanienacheal
06-01-2019
One of the best books I have ever read. I couldn’t put it down!
Good Read, But..
DuckGoessQuack
05-01-2019
I believe Bird Box, although an enjoyable read, could have been better, there are quite a few good scenes and scenarios in the book that are written with great tension, unfortunately there’s a lot of Scenes and Scenarios lacking enough description and details leaving the reader to feel like it was just splotched in.
Misleading!!
licwd
03-01-2019
Book is listed under $4 but is really $12.99!
Better than the movie
Kimi D A
03-01-2019
Gripping story and so relatable. The premise is truly terrifying. I like how the story flashes forward and back, keeping me in suspense.
Bird Box
Daddybe
02-01-2019
Good book but didn't live up to all the hype.
Amazing!!!
hbethc
02-01-2019
It was so good I finished it it 3 days and couldn’t drop the book!
I liked it! Just a little anticlimactic
Allysysysys
02-01-2019
I read it because I watched the Netflix movie first and loved it! It was a good book just looking for more adrenaline like in the movie!
Bird Box was phenomenal and a quick read!
KTDominate
01-01-2019
Well worth the money. I’m so excited to watch the movie now. Very reasonably priced and I read it in a little over a day! Would recommend!
Worth the read
jruss82
31-12-2018
I don’t plan to watch the movie but the premise seemed intriguing enough to spend $3 on the book. It was a page turner that I read in 2 sittings. I liked how tense the book felt in spots, it got my heart going a few times for sure!
Different, a fun and exciting read!
nic.hoff
31-12-2018
Not the kind of book I would normally pick up, but certainly one I couldn’t put down!
Suspenseful
2BeAFitMom
30-12-2018
Could not put this book down and that's a book I've been looking for. But can we please get a sequel? After reading this I am left feeling like I want to know what's next. I want the characters to find a way to get more information and to find a way around this or something. And I'm also left feeling like i just watched a horror movie. Haven't seen the movie version yet but you know that feeling like you just want to pull your curtains closed and lock the doors and just feel totally creeped out. So despite the unanswered questions it's a pretty good book in my opinion when I'm sucked in, can't put it down and you go through the emotions with the characters.
“The Mist” fans rejoice, another story hinging on the terror of the unseen
TheCagedBird
27-12-2018
Ending left JUST enough to be desired. Suspenseful, riveting, compelling. Wonderful book.
Just wow
Jessicaryan2679
26-12-2018
I read this shortly after seeing the movie. It was truly amazing. I hated the parts about the dogs, but dogs always hit me in the heart.
