Similar to I Am Legend

geordietastic · 10-21-2012, 05:27 PM

Hi, I recently read "I Am Legend" i really enjoyed it and was wondering if someone can recommend something similar.

I love Zombie movies and post apocalyptic story lines. Thanks

afv011 · 10-21-2012, 07:22 PM

I have read that book, and I personally don't know of any along the same lines. When it comes to zombies though, don't miss this thread. I personally would recommend "World War Z" as a zombie book to get you started.

geordietastic · 10-21-2012, 08:28 PM

Maybe i should be a little clearer, it doesnt have to be exactly along the same lines. Really looking for good Zombie books, so thanks ill check that thread out.

I read some reviews of "World War Z" and a few people said that it was hard to really get attached to the characters because of how the book jumped from one personal account to another. This kinda puts me of reading it, but i may yet give it a look thanks.

steven522 · 10-22-2012, 09:04 AM

You know, technically, I am Legend was a vampire outbreak. They only came out at night, slept through the day, stake through the heart, etc., and all that other vampiric type stuff. Right?

afv011 · 10-22-2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by steven522

You know, technically, I am Legend was a vampire outbreak. They only came out at night, slept through the day, stake through the heart, etc., and all that other vampiric type stuff. Right?

Maybe the OP was talking about the movie

steven522 · 10-22-2012, 02:12 PM

Well, if you are looking for a good vampire story line where the bloodsuckers seem to be taking over and it looks like the end of everyone, you can try:

Salem's Lot by Stephen King
You have the same vampire take over, but limited more to the town in the book's title.

They Thirst by Robert McCammon
(If you can find it) Vampires taking over L.A.

Moe The Cat · 10-22-2012, 02:18 PM

Hugh Howey has a new zombie book out, entitled I, Zombie. It's fairly gruesome and told from the zombie point-of-view.

BenG · 10-23-2012, 03:26 PM

The Passage is excellent, but probably 5 times as long as Matheson's book.

stop__dreaming · 10-23-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by geordietastic

Maybe i should be a little clearer, it doesnt have to be exactly along the same lines. Really looking for good Zombie books, so thanks ill check that thread out.

I read some reviews of "World War Z" and a few people said that it was hard to really get attached to the characters because of how the book jumped from one personal account to another. This kinda puts me of reading it, but i may yet give it a look thanks.

I have almost finished World War Z, and I'm not believing the hype personally.

xg4bx · 10-24-2012, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by stop__dreaming

I have almost finished World War Z, and I'm not believing the hype personally.

Same. I'm a zombie fan and while it was a fun read, I don't think it's the be all and end all like most people do.

Penforhire · 10-24-2012, 12:19 PM

+1 for The Passage but be advised this is supposed to be a trilogy (and the second book is just coming out now). The first book is, in some ways, very much like I Am Legend but with better characterizations and a wider sweep of 'future history.'

geordietastic · 10-25-2012, 11:18 PM

haha yes i did read it, thats why i said similar to it. :P

geordietastic · 10-25-2012, 11:22 PM

Thanks for all your replys its been very helpfull. Even though some one said The Passage was part of a trilogy i think ill give it a look.

Tony Richards · 10-27-2012, 03:25 PM

There are zombie novels out there aplenty, but I Am Legend is an acknowledged sf/horror classic, listed by many readers of those genres as one of their all-time favourite novels, and if you're looking for another book that is anywhere as good ... man, do not hold your breath.

Teknikal · 10-28-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BenG

The Passage is excellent, but probably 5 times as long as Matheson's book.

I think I'll look into that myself when I finish my current book it does sound interesting.

10-21-2012, 05:27 PM	#1
geordietastic Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada Device: Kobo	Similar to I Am Legend Hi, I recently read "I Am Legend" i really enjoyed it and was wondering if someone can recommend something similar. I love Zombie movies and post apocalyptic story lines. Thanks

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afv011 Captain Penguin Posts: 2,966 Karma: 2079999999 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Device: Kobo Clara BW, Kobo Libra 2, Nook Glowlight	I have read that book, and I personally don't know of any along the same lines. When it comes to zombies though, don't miss this thread. I personally would recommend "World War Z" as a zombie book to get you started.

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geordietastic Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada Device: Kobo	Maybe i should be a little clearer, it doesnt have to be exactly along the same lines. Really looking for good Zombie books, so thanks ill check that thread out. I read some reviews of "World War Z" and a few people said that it was hard to really get attached to the characters because of how the book jumped from one personal account to another. This kinda puts me of reading it, but i may yet give it a look thanks.

10-22-2012, 09:04 AM	#4
steven522 binomial: homo legentem Posts: 1,061 Karma: 25222222 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama, USA Device: iriver Story HD; Archos 80 G9	You know, technically, I am Legend was a vampire outbreak. They only came out at night, slept through the day, stake through the heart, etc., and all that other vampiric type stuff. Right?

10-22-2012, 02:12 PM	#6
steven522 binomial: homo legentem Posts: 1,061 Karma: 25222222 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama, USA Device: iriver Story HD; Archos 80 G9	Well, if you are looking for a good vampire story line where the bloodsuckers seem to be taking over and it looks like the end of everyone, you can try: Salem's Lot by Stephen King You have the same vampire take over, but limited more to the town in the book's title. They Thirst by Robert McCammon (If you can find it) Vampires taking over L.A.

10-22-2012, 02:18 PM	#7
Moe The Cat Bear Melt Posts: 919 Karma: 5433051 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto Device: Google Pixel 6, Moto G9 Power (both with Fbreader) & Kindle PW2	Hugh Howey has a new zombie book out, entitled I, Zombie. It's fairly gruesome and told from the zombie point-of-view.

10-23-2012, 03:26 PM	#8
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,730 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	The Passage is excellent, but probably 5 times as long as Matheson's book.

10-24-2012, 12:19 PM	#11
Penforhire Wizard Posts: 2,230 Karma: 7145404 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle Voyage & iPhone 7+	+1 for The Passage but be advised this is supposed to be a trilogy (and the second book is just coming out now). The first book is, in some ways, very much like I Am Legend but with better characterizations and a wider sweep of 'future history.'

10-25-2012, 11:18 PM	#12
geordietastic Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada Device: Kobo	haha yes i did read it, thats why i said similar to it. :P

10-25-2012, 11:22 PM	#13
geordietastic Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada Device: Kobo	Thanks for all your replys its been very helpfull. Even though some one said The Passage was part of a trilogy i think ill give it a look.

10-27-2012, 03:25 PM	#14
Tony Richards Wizard Posts: 1,321 Karma: 741058 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK Device: Kindle	There are zombie novels out there aplenty, but I Am Legend is an acknowledged sf/horror classic, listed by many readers of those genres as one of their all-time favourite novels, and if you're looking for another book that is anywhere as good ... man, do not hold your breath.

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