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Richard Matheson

I Am Legend

Richard MathesonFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1954

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Richard Matheson

I Am Legend

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1954
Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • 1970s

Publication Year

1954

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In I Am Legend by Richard Matheson, Robert Neville is the last human man in a post-apocalyptic world where a contagious disease causes people to behave like vampires. He fortifies his home, hunts the infected, and conducts scientific research to understand the disease. His life becomes a solitary struggle until he encounters a woman named Ruth, leading to unexpected revelations. The book depicts death by suicide, as well as mentions of suicidal ideation and sexual assault throughout the novel.

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.2

155,026 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

I Am Legend by Richard Matheson is widely praised for its gripping narrative and innovative take on the vampire genre. Readers commend Matheson's ability to create tension and evoke emotional depth. However, some critique its pacing and character development. Overall, it remains a seminal work in horror fiction, influencing numerous adaptations and imitations.

Who should read this

Who Should Read I Am Legend?

A reader who enjoys I Am Legend by Richard Matheson likely appreciates gripping tales of survival and psychological horror. Fans of Stephen King's The Stand or Max Brooks' World War Z would find Matheson's post-apocalyptic world and exploration of isolation compelling and thought-provoking.

4.2

155,026 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • 1970s

Publication Year

1954

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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