I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
The novel is a post-apocalyptic horror story that centers around a solitary man who may be the last human alive on earth after a pandemic has turned the rest of humanity into vampire-like creatures. He spends his days fortifying his home, hunting for food, and killing these creatures while they sleep. At night, he is tormented by their attempts to break into his home and kill him. His isolation drives him to the brink of insanity, and the novel explores themes of loneliness, survival, and the human capacity for hope in the face of utter despair.
The 632nd greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 563
Since this book was first published in 1954, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 563.0.
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