I am Legend - The book is more heartbreaking
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,...