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First Blood
- Narrated by: Eric G. Dove
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
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Summary
"HIS NAME WAS RAMBO AND HE WAS JUST SOME NOTHING KID FOR ALL ANYBODY KNEW."
The award-winning novel that inspired the legendary film series starring Sylvester Stallone.
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.
Millions have seen the Rambo movies, but those who haven't read the book are in for a surprise - a critically acclaimed story of character, action, and compassion.
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- Spaz
- 30-07-23
Great to hear the original version
As others have said, skip chapter 1 and listen to it at the end to avoid spoilers.
I was unsure whether to purchase as it seemed a little short compared to most books I listen to but it was worth the credit - really great story told from alternating perspectives.
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- supersix
- 12-03-20
worth it... much more in depth character study .
a reflection of the Vietnam era and society attitudes to it..
well read..
much better than the film...
Don't push me...
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- john
- 10-06-20
Nice in site on a classic
It's nice to get the full pic of how David Morrell wanted rambo to come across and how he became
Skip chapter 1 and play it at the end
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- Richard
- 20-02-24
The real Rambo story
Super book which is very very different to the movie, in a good way. I loved the movie but this, despite being similar in many ways, was different in many too, much to its credit.
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- Navin
- 07-04-13
Feel the pain
This book is one of my favourites.
The character Rambo is beautifully crafted. He is not a myth or a fantasy, the author used to be a psychiatrist for soldiers with post Vietnam distress. The character is based on the realities of a soldier returning from war and what's going on in his mind. It also reflects society's little distinction between soldiers and drifters at that time. If you have ever been misunderstood, underestimated, stressed and bullied for no fault of your own, you will feel the pain.
Audiobooks made it interesting for me as I picked up parts I missed observing while reading.
Yes, this is the book on which the Sly superhit FIRST BLOOD is based on, only the movie doesn't end the same way the book does.
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- Kevin Hodge
- 21-08-21
Different to the film
Always enjoyed film, but had to skip some narration as it felt too long. Enjoyable though.
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- Kindle Customer
- 23-01-22
Book vs Movie
I really enjoyed it..... much more to the story than the movie ... Great insight to the characters
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- mr hancox
- 11-03-14
Rambo
Would you consider the audio edition of First Blood to be better than the print version?
Yes
What did you like best about this story?
A better story then the film this is Rambo as he should be
Which character – as performed by Eric G. Dove – was your favourite?
The sheriff and Rambo
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Cry at the ending
Any additional comments?
It kept me gripped all the way through
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-08-21
Excellent
Let’s hope Tarantino or someone does film the novel - a decent parable on war and it’s effects on those near it.
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- Phillip
- 03-09-19
Really enjoyed this book
I really enjoyed First Blood, David Morrell's story at the beginning is very inspiring, EricG.Dove did a great job with the narration:)
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