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45 pages 1 hour read

Josh Malerman

Bird Box

Josh MalermanFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Essay Topics

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Why might Malerman have chosen to alternate between two timelines instead of telling the story chronologically? What is gained or lost by that decision?

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Compare the novel with the 2018 film adaptation directed by Susanne Bier. How do they differ, and what is gained or lost in the transition from one medium to another?

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Analyze one or more suspenseful scenes. How does Malerman establish and increase tension? Be sure to consider specific stylistic choices.

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