Wyndham, John: 1903-1969

The Day of the Triffids, 1951 - Summary

  • The story is set in a world where the majority of the population has been blinded by a spectacular meteor shower. The protagonist, Bill Masen, narrowly escapes the same fate due to being hospitalized with his eyes bandaged after a triffid sting.

    Triffids are large, carnivorous plants capable of walking and attacking humans. They were originally bred for their valuable oil, but they quickly become a threat after the catastrophe leaves most of humanity blind. Bill Masen navigates this post-apocalyptic world, encountering other sighted survivors and dealing with the dangers posed by both the triffids and other humans.

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