Actual rating: 3.5

We're used to zombie Apocalypse stories by now, so I understand how I Am Legend may sound repetitive to new readers. In context though, it's pretty good; a nice, well-built story. Gods know it's better than the Francis Lawrence film, and yes, it is dated, but it still is a fresh take on vampires—definitely vampires, not zombies. It ended up being something new to me, and not at all what I expected. The main character is kind of an asshole though, leaving a sexist tone to the overall story but... 1954, I guess.