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Sun, 11 May 2008
Book Review: I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
I Am Legend is very short, only about 100 pages. It took me only about 5½ hours to read (including distractions), so it is a short book that is very easy to read. The story is that of Robert Neville, who is presumably the last person alive that is immune after a biological epidemic swept the earth. The story is presented as several short "diary-like" segments that cover part of Neville's post-apocalyptic life over a three year period. There is very little conversation, but we are made aware of the thoughts inside Neville's head as he comes to grip with his loss (which is disclosed using several flashbacks), and his acceptance of the complete loss of mankind. The story also categorizes the routine of his daily rituals (and how that routine is interrupted by various circumstances) and of his efforts to understand the disease, why he is immune, and investigate a possible cure. I will say no more than that so as not to ruin the ending. Suffice it to say, Neville does not find a cure but he does find companionship. Recommendation: Very good horror/sci-fi... Matheson is supposedly Stephen King's inspiration ("without Richard Matheson I wouldn't be around"). Recommended.
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