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First Blood by David Morrell
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First Blood

by David Morrell

Series: Rambo (1)

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First, put aside the cartoon franchise Rambo of the final (hopefully) three films. First Blood, the movie was largely an indictment of the treatment received by Vietnam veterans. Morrell's book dives deeper into both protagonists and provides a fast paced allegory of escalating violence unchecked. ( )
  jwcooper3 | May 30, 2008 |
One of the most compulsive books I've ever read. From a simple premise of two macho blokes facing off, it builds masterfully. The movie did not get anywhere near its dark heart. Here Rambo is a serial killer who betrays his own code of survival at all costs. Would've been five stars if not for a slightly over the top final bit. ( )
1 vote shrubbery | Jun 15, 2007 |
A seriously good combat veteran is drifting, no longer in the military. He wanders in to a town, mostly minding his own business.

The local law enforcement decide they don't like the look of him and his alpha maleness in their 'nice' little place.

They harrass him.

Very, very bad mistake.

In the end, to salvage the situation, Rambo's old relationships must be brought to the surface.

http://notfreesf.blogspot.com/2007/02... ( )
  bluetyson | Feb 1, 2007 |
If you watched the movie "Rambo" you owe it to yourself to read the book. There is a different insight given. ( )
  lassiter | Jul 1, 2006 |
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From New York Times bestselling author David Morrell comes the novel upon which the box office superhit Rambo was based. First came the man: a young wanderer in a fatigue coat and long hair. Then came the legend, as John Rambo sprang up from the pages of First Blood to take his place in the American cultural landscape. This remarkable novel pits a young Vietnam veteran against a small town cop who doesn't know whom he's dealing with -- or how far Rambo will take him into a life-and-death struggle through the woods, hills, and caves of rural Kentucky.

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