Learning from a classic.

Author David Morrell is often credited with creating the modern thriller genre with his novel First Blood, based on the iconic protagonist, John Rambo. I doubt that there is a single fan of thrillers who is not familiar with Rambo, either through the film adaptations of the novels. Having watched all the Rambo movies (many times, I admit), it was both entertaining and instructive to read First Blood. Suffice it to say the book and movie diverge on several plot elements, although they share mo...