Super Short Summary

In John Wyndham's The Day of the Triffids, biologist Bill Masen wakes up in a nearly blind world after missing a comet event due to eye bandages. Sighted people, like Bill, navigate a dystopian London while dodging dangerous, mobile plants called triffids. He bonds with Josella Playton, joins a survivor group, faces societal collapse, and ultimately seeks safety against ever-increasing threats. Triggering topics include violence, mob behavior, and illness.