Our Review
Published November 5, 2010
Now Playing Podcast is spending November reviewing all the Rambo films, so let’s also look back to Rambo’s origin in David Morrell’s 1972 classic novel, First Blood. How does the book compare to the legend? Listen to Arnie’s review to find out!
Also, listen to Arnie’s interview with First Blood author David Morell:
Book Synopsis
First came the man: a young wanderer in a fatigue coat and long hair. Then came the legend, as John Rambo sprang 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. This book was made into the classic movie staring Sylvester Stalone. The lead character's name has become a synonym for the tetesterone-driven macho man.
Book Details
- Author
- David Morrell
- Published
- 1972
- Publisher
- Phoenix Audio
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN
- 9781590402283
- Genres
- John J. Rambo (Fictitious character), Police chiefs
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