First Blood by David Morrell

320 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction thriller adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 240 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
tense 66%
dark 55%
emotional 22%
challenging 11%
sad 11%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 44%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.83

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