First Blood

Author: David Morrell (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The sheriff never dreamed that Rambo—the scruffy, ragged-looking young man—would turn from a hunted target into a hunter of the police. Returning from the Vietnam War, Rambo possessed only a few medals and a body scarred by battle. He didn’t want to do anything, just wanted to wander around. But nowhere could accommodate him. When he came to this town, he didn’t want to be pushed away anymore. However, the town’s sheriff wanted to drive him out like a vagrant. Once the pride of a soldier, Rambo refused to defend himself anymore. All the humiliation he had suffered turned into a seething hatred. He had no choice but to fight against the police. Three years of war had taught Rambo nothing but killing. The sheriff was horrified to discover that his opponent had once been one of the best soldiers in the special forces. One after another, the police under his command fell victim to Rambo. With no other option, he called in the National Guard, and even the officer who had once trained Rambo joined the pursuit. Rambo was now fighting against the entire country. The 1980s hit movie First Blood was adapted from this book. This is not just an action-packed thriller; by reading this book, you can see why the Vietnam War led to a profound transformation in the thinking of a generation of Americans.