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I Am Legend by Richard Matheson

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In I Am Legend, did you enjoy ...

... the bleak, devastated post-apocalyptic world?

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

If you were captivated by Robert Neville's solitary struggle for survival in a world overrun by monsters, you'll be drawn into The Road. Following a father and son as they traverse a ravaged landscape, McCarthy's novel delivers a gripping portrait of perseverance in the face of utter desolation, where hope is fragile and danger is ever-present.

... the dark, gritty tone and constant sense of threat?

The Girl With All The Gifts by M. R. Carey

If you appreciated the intense, claustrophobic dread of I Am Legend, you'll find The Girl with All the Gifts equally riveting. The story plunges you into a world where Melanie, a unique child, must navigate a landscape filled with monstrous threats, moral ambiguity, and moments of shocking violence—all underscored by a somber, haunting mood.

... the psychological depth of a lone protagonist facing a crumbling society?

Blindness by José Saramago

If you were drawn to Robert Neville's psychological unraveling and inner battles as the last man alive, you'll be engrossed by Blindness. Saramago’s novel immerses you in the mind of survivors as society collapses into chaos, exploring fear, isolation, and the desperate drive to remain human when all seems lost.

... the philosophical themes about humanity's meaning and survival?

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

If you enjoyed reflecting on what it means to be human amid catastrophe in I Am Legend, Station Eleven will resonate with you. Mandel’s novel weaves together stories of survivors after a devastating pandemic, asking profound questions about art, memory, and the value of civilization even as the world falls apart.

... the goal-driven plot of surviving against monstrous threats?

The Silence by Tim Lebbon

If you were gripped by Neville's relentless quest to outwit and survive the creatures that haunt his nights, The Silence will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows a family as they attempt to escape terrifying, sound-sensitive monsters, forcing them into a tense, desperate race for survival.

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