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Summary: Haunting!
Review: I rarely read fiction, and this is one of the few "horror" books that I have ever read. I found myself drawn, however, to this tale of a lone man literally fighting for survival in a world of vampires. No pun intended, but I found myself "haunted" by Robert Neville [the main character] for days after reading the book.
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Summary: Fast, intelligent, and entertaining
Review: I have always been a huge vampire fan, and I think this is my favorite vampire story of all time. The pace is quick, and you are thrust into the story from page one. There is a lot of intelligent speculation on the part of the character as far as his situation of being the last human left in a world of vampires. This is appropiate though, as he is the only character in the story, and the book still has a very fast pase that can leave you wanting more at the end. This story has some elements of "Aliens" and "The Stand," and if you liked those and like vampires you will enjoy this story.
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Summary: A clever, imaginative and gripping read.
Review: "I Am Legend" is an engrossing tale that succesfully moves the legend of the vampire into the modern world and the realms of plausibility. The narrative is quite dry, and yet gripping.Rovert Neville is excellently portrayed as a man who has survived a plague, only to see his family, friends and neighbours return from the dead as monsters. Driven to survive without ever truly understanding his own motivations, he establishes a routine of hunting the dead in their inert state by day while barricading himself in his home at night. Eventually, as much to maintain his sanity as out of any curiosity, he starts to research what turned these people into vampires and why he seems to be immune. The plot is plausible, and the novel treatment of an established legend is exceptional. I read this book as part of the excellent "SF Masterworks" series, which has introduced me to several authors I'd never previously heard of - I'll certainly be seeked out more of Richard Matheson's writing.
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Summary: An exploration of vampire myths
Review: I liked this book but i listened to it on audio and it isn't very long. I think the story could have become broader and the story could have been longer. Also, i think there are segments of the story that were not totally explored, such as the vampire virus where it came from etc. Overall it was a good classic vampire story especially for the time it was written in , i believe it was copyrighted in 1954.
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Summary: I Am Legend
Review: Excellent descriptive writing. Unfortunately, there is more description than plot. "I Am Legend" turns out to be more a novella than novel and the paperback contains several unrelated short stories that immediately follow. Regrettably, there are no notes that indicate this arrangement and one finds oneself wading through the short stories (also heavy on description, lean on plot) before realizing that "I Am Legend" ended many pages back.
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Summary: Genius!
Review: Prior to reading I Am Legend, I had never read any other 'vampire' novels. This is the 2nd book in the SF Masterworks series, and once you read it, you know why. The story is reminiscent to John Wyndham's Day Of The Triffids in the fact that it's a 'one man against the world story'. It is based around the daily life of Robert Neville - the last normal human being left on Earth - everyone else being blood hungry vampires, who are all rather keen to get hold Neville and suck him dry.
You find yourself greatly empathising with Neville as he goes about his daily routine of venturing out of his heavily fortified house until sunset, to try and dispose of his antagonizers in a slow and grizzly manner. By night he remains sheltered, drinking himself stupid with whisky (the glasses of which always end up rather comically smashed against a wall).
The book more than anything, explores the endurance of Neville as he endures the endless daily battering of his house and mind against his innumerable foe. The book flows from beginning to end, and regardless of your usual choice of book, I'm confident that I Am Legend would be enjoyed by all.
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Summary: I Can't Compliment This Enough
Review: I picked this book up because I had nothing else to read, and it was within my favorite genre. I had no idea of what it was about. The only thing I knew about it was that it was one of the books that made Stephen King want to write novels. So, either it's good, or it's great. It turns out it's neither. This book captured me for the whole three hours it took for me to read it. I couldn't put it down. It is now my favorite book. The book is about a man's dealings with vampires. For some reason, and I don't know why, even though vampires have been over-written in the past couple of decades, the story in "I Am Legend" is engrossing. If you like the genre, do not miss this book. This is a must read.
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Summary: Great writing from a great writer
Review: Matheson had written many great novels, but this has got to be one of his finest. True, I do wish that it was longer, he tells a complete, complex story with twist and turns like few out there. His attempt to blame vampirism on a virus was near brilliant, the story entertaining overall. By turning the tables, he shows what it is like from the other side of the mirror. I would recomend this book to anyone who has ever read Ann Rice and wants something better.
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Summary: I Am Legend...a pretty good Vampire book.
Review: Just "pretty good"...that's the best I can say. At 170 pages, you hardly get into it and it's over. I enjoyed this book but can't see how so many reviewers are able to call it the best Vampire novel ever. Calling it a novel is a stretch in the first place. It's a short story. And the characters don't compare to Anne Rice's in complexity. To me, when you take away the mystery of the Vampire by labeling it as a bacterial infection, you take away the enjoyment of the whole genre. It's a worthwhile read but far from the best.
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Summary: I AM LEDGEND. COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!!!
Review: This is the first book I have ever read by Richard Matheson, I am impressed! From the very first chapter of this book I found myself feeling what the main character felt and wanting what the main character wanted. The book will keep you enthralled until the end, Oh, and what an ending!!
If you like vampire stories you will love this! I highly recommend!!
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