Comments on: 1993 – Point of Impact

By: john mackereth

john mackereth — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:13:04 +0000

I first read ‘point of impact’ over a decade ago and was literally blown away (excuse pun) by this – and I’ll stand by it – masterpiece.Mr Hunter’s Bob Lee Swagger was as note perfect a character as could be imagined and a new – if a John Wayne/Dirty Harry paradigm could be considered new – American hero was born.Like many readers I awaited a film version knowing full well that disappointment was inevitable yet as an unashamed Americaphile, in this post ’911 world almost needed a genuine cinematic retort to all the morally relative multi-cultural rubbish served up to us by Hollywood, and alas that is what they gave me — 5ft nothing Boston hood Wahlberg?! Relocated to the rocky mountains?! Known America hater Danny Glover again biting the hand that feeds him, involved!? Not so subtle insults at Bush and the government in general? I could go on but I’ve made my point and the opportunity to make a slam-bang classic American action/thriller was lost, unless it can be remade from the start for an epic TV series or a longer more fleshed out film where Bob’s character,demeanour,and actions can be felt by the viewer.Is this too much to ask of entertainment? One hopes Hunter gets cast and script approval next time.l agree that ‘Dirty white boys ‘would make a great film especially with the Swagger tie in and the novel was brilliant as Hunters characters once again grab you by the lapels and drag you into their world and good vs evil can actually be distinguished!Anyway,looking forward to the next Hunter book as I would Christmas. I have a list of who I think could have played B.L.S and also who should if any more films are planned -see if anyone agrees or can add some one from outside the square.

Then:
Clint Eastwood -height,demeanour,could also direct (pre unforgiven) hair? accent?
Sam Shepherd ”
Levon Helm – my first choice on reading book – Perfect except for height
Nick Note – could still play older Bob
Sam Elliot – the voice of Bob and could still play him
Tommy Lee Jones – obvious and could still play older

Now:
Lyle Lovett – from left field but think about it…
Christian Bale – ticks all the boxes
or – Hollywood has to find its Bob Lee like Scarlet O’Hara – America and the western world needs a cowboy to ride into town!!

By: stephen

stephen — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 02:21:38 +0000

I have read lots of novels in my time Point of impact was by far the best book I have ever read.I am heavy into the mechanics of the rifle. And found that even though this novel was a work of fiction that at least the writer took his time to get some of the ballistics close to accurate.Bravo

By: Cheatum Casey

Cheatum Casey — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:32:57 +0000

Let’s face it, “Shooter” is not “Point of Impact”. This book is in my top twenty-five of good reads, and I love the premise that Good triumphs over Evil. Of course it doesn’t hurt growing up in Oklahoma, and Arkansas in the 70′s and having some of the good old boys as your heros. My hat is off to Mr. Hunter for his creation of the rank and savvy Bob Lee Swagger.

By: Sadia Merchant

Sadia Merchant — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:58:54 +0000

Point of Impact is an awesome book!!! Just couldnt wait to reach the end of it…really enjoyed reading it.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:50:00 +0000

I too thoroughly enjoyed this book…you might want to have a look at “RED STORM RISING” by Tom Clancy, another fantastic book that is very hard to put down.

By: Richard Douglas

Richard Douglas — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:07:52 +0000

Hi,

I’ve really enjoyed all the Bob Lee Swagger novels, even the ones about his father!

I’m hoping there’ll be another Bob Lee Swagger movie, starring Mark Walberg…

By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:40:05 +0000

Dave, I also hope you realize that nobody here considers themselves superman with a gun. We read and write and enjoy these things because they are much more entertaining then say…the meanderings of a crazy Russian, Raskolnikov who kills people because of his morally relativistic b.s. (not to trash Dostoevsky, but would you consider basing your political/moral views on even one of the greatest works of F-I-C-T-I-O-N?)

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 22:35:08 +0000

Amazing book!
I read it when it first came out in paperback, and at least 3 times since!
My all time favorite action novel, followed by Richard Marcinko’s Violence of Action!
Point made me a big time Hunter fan!

By: Terry McDaniel

Terry McDaniel — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:48:40 +0000

dave, why do I get the feeling you’d like to eliminate private ownership of firearms in the US?

By: Dwight Thompson

Dwight Thompson — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 01:59:33 +0000

My wife turned me on to I, Sniper and I was hooked. Have a library of biographies and fiction stories about snipers. Went back to the start with Point of Impact and was drawn in to the detail. Went out and rented the movie. Had to put the book’s story aside and just enjoy 2 hours of smooth transition. I have the next 3 in the series and looking forward to Dead Zero when it’s released.