The Day of the Triffids: John Wyndham (Penguin Essentials)

2021 MARKS THE 70th ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS
The most famous catastrophe novel of the twentieth century

"When a day that you happen to know is Wednesday starts off by sounding like Sunday, there is something seriously wrong somewhere."

When a freak cosmic event renders most of the Earth's population blind, Bill Masen—one of the lucky few to keep his sight—finds himself trapped in a London jammed with sightless mobs who prey on those who can still see.

But another menace stalks blind and sighted alike. With nobody to stop them, the Triffids—walking carnivorous plants with lethal stingers—rise up as humanity stumbles and falls...

Why The Day of the Triffids Stands Out

• Startling imagery: Desolate streets and lurching, lethal plant life.
• Timeless appeal: Even today, the story retains its haunting power.

Praise for The Day of the Triffids

• "One of those books that haunts you for the rest of your life" – Sunday Times
• "Has captivated readers for over half a century" – Guardian