The Triffids

"The Triffids" is a science fiction novel by John Wyndham about a world where most people become blind after a mysterious meteor shower. During this chaos, large, dangerous plants called Triffids—tall, carnivorous, and capable of movement—thrive and threaten remaining survivors. The story follows Bill Masen, a partially blinded man, as he navigates this perilous new world, dealing with survival, ethics, and human nature. The novel explores themes of environmental catastrophe, society breakdown, and resilience, highlighting how humanity copes with both natural and man-made threats in a post-apocalyptic setting.