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💪 Huge fan of the film ... and now the book.

The main theme of the film & book is the same: if you create killing machines to fight in brutal wars,then expect trauma & problems when they return to society. The book goes further, though, & explores the stubborn, destructive pride of the “alpha male”. The militarised, authoritarian demeanour of ex-soldier, now drifter, Rambo & ex-soldier, now cop, Teasle, clash head on in a book written a decade before the term “toxic masculinity” was 1st used

I know this isn‘t a book, but I went to see ‘Last Blood‘ last night. I‘ve always been a fan of Rambo for that wandering hero, troubled but trying his best to do some good in spite of his failings...

BUT THIS FILM WAS AWFUL!!!!!!!

Such a dismal way to end this franchise. I‘m genuinely sorry I watched it.

Saw this and thought of you. Apparently the author wrote book 1 which was turned into a movie, but part two was a screen play first and the author wrote the book off the screen play. It‘s interesting. This article just talks about how bad book 2 was.

https://www.cracked.com/article_26693_5-hollywood-movies-that-got-turned-into-st...

I saw this today and thought you might be interested in #3 George.

@trashcanman. I ill try to get this movie watched this weekend.

https://www.cracked.com/blog/5-iconic-movies-saved-by-last-minute-changes/

Challenge Complete! 3 🌟

My review is quite long and full of spoilers. However this book is 46 years years old and spawned 4 almost 5 incredibly popular movies. So I feel spoilers are allowed.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2906449546

Also avaiable on LT.

The only person who has to read this review is George. I mean it man. 😁

What a bunch of BS. Any Good leaders should know you ask for help when you need it, and you get the best available.

And I thought my small town paid bad. I have to keep reminding myself that this books is older than I am, but even twin modern times these mall town police would only make $34,000 a year.

It‘s not so blasted hot outside today and the AC is cold inside. So I‘m going to try to read in the swing for a bit. Hopefully the bugs leave me alone.

Any one else find it weird when bills divided into parts start chapter numbering over again at each part?

I really hate this sheriff. So far this has been a much different book than I have been imagining.

I don‘t remember the movie much except for the war scenes.

I have to remind myself that this book was published before I was born (copy-write 1972).

Im taking Rambo to bed. It will either bore me to sleep or keep me up all night we shall see.

#24in48

So I posted my Hoopla list for @24in48 a day ago. This in my print pile. The ugly library book is tagged. It‘s a challenge from @Trashcanman and in the hugger is my #lmpbc #groupM title I‘m half way through. I also have 2 graphic novels for #groupU, my #makemereadit title, and then just brain fun.

Proof for @Trashcanman I have put two versions of the book on hold. An original from the 70s, and 80s reprint. None of the libraries in our system had the 2005 version. I will start this after my drag queen book and my #MGbuddyread.

Oooohhhhhhh

I‘m quite fond of the Rambo franchise ☺️ so I‘ll be there open night with a big bucket of popcorn 🍿

The movie is forgettable. The book is great. I envy you your first read.

Well well well
(I‘m excited for this)

An oldie but a goodie. The length and breadth of his work never ceases to amaze me. A true giant of American literature. His personal story is as compelling as any fiction.

Finally got around to reading this. A little dismayed that the author dropped a major spoiler in his intro. Other than that, I had a good time.

I don't normally take shortcuts through the meat aisle at the supermarket (I'm all about the vegetables) but it was totally worth it today 😂

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