It’s very good pulp with at least one pointless side plot. If you’ve never read something that’s actually bad you might consider that a dog.

Ok I guess dog is overstating it when there are Mack Bolan books out there, but on the other hand it is definitely not that you can point to the movies and say Well of course they're masterpieces! Just look at the book!

I don't think it's that bad, but it definitely gives the impression of having been written with the intention of it being made into a movie.

It's worth reading to appreciate the many modifications that transformed it from a mediocre novel into a brilliant movie.

I disagree, I thought the book was excellent.