First Blood by David Morrell

320 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction thriller adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
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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 371 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
tense 80%
dark 60%
emotional 35%
sad 20%
challenging 15%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 14%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.88

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