The novel I Am Legend still holds up while simultaneously being a relic of Atomic Age fears. While some of the science may not be perfectly accurate, and some of the functionality of some technology doesn't quite hold up to a post-apocalyptic timeline, I was able to excuse these while reading due to the snappy pacing, straightforward storytelling, and rather excellent action sequences. From a historical standpoint, this novel is a milestone as this is where vampires have turned away from the gothic romantic figures to the mundane and the monstrous. Its influence on future writers cannot be discounted. I can see "Come out, Neville!" sticking in the brain of Stephen King and creeping out later. This novel would make an excellent film adaption someday.