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Friday, February 06, 2015
Dystopian-Horror-Psychological Thriller Mash Up Makes For a Nice, If Terrifying, Blend
8:51 AM
(Image from Barnes & Noble)
Something has been unleashed on the unsuspecting world. Something that makes people turn, causing them to lash out like feral, bloodthirsty animals. A mere glance at the monster is all it takes. Violent, horrific deaths are always—always—the result. The few people who are left know there's only one way to survive in a world gone mad: blind. Wearing blindfolds at all times, they must learn to navigate the treacherous new landscape using their less finely-tuned senses. But while they're vigilant about protecting their eyes, there's no way to safeguard their even more delicate minds ...
Malorie, the young mother of 4-year-old twins, knows its time for her to leave the abandoned house in Detroit where she's been hiding for the past four years. She's heard of a safe house for refugees like herself. For the sake of her children, she knows she must get them all there. Against every instinct—everything she's been taught about survival—Malorie leaves the house to brave the vast, unknown world. Blindfolded against the terrifying presence that stalks them at all times, the trio must make a long, death-defying journey that they can only hope will lead to safety.
While Bird Box by singer/songwriter Josh Malerman might seem to be just another run-of-the-mill horror/dystopian, it definitely brings something new to the table. The whole blindness thing takes it to a different level, giving the novel a psychological thriller aspect that sets it apart. Something about never knowing quite who/what your enemy is (Human? Monster? A figment of your overwrought imagination?) makes this story so much more terrifying than others I've read. If you're down for a taut, horrifying read, pick this one up—just make sure you leave the lights on :)
(Readalikes: Hm, nothing is coming to mind. Ideas?)
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for language, violence/gore, intense situations and depictions of illegal drug use
To the FTC, with love: Another library fine find
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