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Ha - picked this up as a lark in a half-price bookstore in Seattle, but not only was this a surprisingly good book, the original Rambo (or "the kid" as he's called through most of the story) makes Stallone's character in the film actually look like a total puss! None of the fancy booby traps to hurt-but-not-kill; no, this Rambo is a psychologically shattered killer who turns the tables and intentionally hunts his pursuers. And yes, he is ultimately a sympathetic character - but sympathetic like
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Truly a classic! We've all seen the movie, and as usual, it doesn't compare to the book. The depth and change we experience between Rambo and the police chief is captivating. If you enjoy actio and thriller novels, this book will not disappoint!
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Decent, but not quite as good as I expected.
May 02, 2013
Patrick Baird
marked it as to-read
Mar 04, 2014
Doubledf99.99
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really liked it
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crime-noir-mystery
Nov 25, 2014
Dartharagorn
rated it
it was amazing
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men-s-adventure,
war
Oct 18, 2015
D.C. Alden
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really liked it
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fiction-general,
thriller-military
Mar 09, 2017
Carrie
marked it as to-read
Apr 26, 2017
Soul longings
marked it as to-read
Jan 19, 2019
Anil Joshi
marked it as to-read
