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I am Legend - The book is more heartbreaking

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I can understand the reasons that the film adaptation of this book provoked great sadness in the audience. Especially for all of you dog lovers. But I ought to warn you, the book is much worse. I was in the middle of the book when I went on a five-day New Year's trip to Vienna. I was very sad at that time. The trip to Vienna had another purpose than a simple vacation. I needed hope. A useful feeling, but also a dangerous one. So carrying this book with me was the worst mistake I ever made. As I was reading it, I felt myself on the pages. Fortunately, soon I understood I had to close it. I couldn't bear to read a word. I only resumed it a few days after I returned to Athens. Before I go on, I must state that I enjoyed both the movie and the book, but I recognize that the book is far more brutal, in psychological terms.  First, let's distinguish some differences between the book and the movie. In the movie, they are mutated zombies from a virus. In the book, mutated vampires,...
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Fallout: New Vegas - The American post-apocalyptic dream

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  When I first heard about the game I had already played in the past, the Fallen Earth classic (many hours of gameplay) and Fallout 4 in an internet cafe, which seemed like a game with a strange and unfamiliar mechanic. But most of all, it seemed as if - although the setting was specifically post-apocalyptic, something I adore - that this game had no identity, no soul. So when I heard about how good FNV was, I was skeptical. Everyone mentioning this game had the same opinion: best Fallout game, by far. I kept those rumors in mind, but thought of it as a game that was not my priority.  Till the day came, when I was bored, needed a game to play and saw a steam ad about FNV on sale. One of those crazy steam sales every once or twice a year. 80% off etc.  The cover was a killer, the setting seemed like reflecting my inner demons. A casino region ruled by a machine man amidst a wasteland desert full of bandits, monsters and functions warring over its territory. Tha...
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