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The Hunters
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Last discussed Oct 3, 2026
James Salter's 1956 novel about fighter pilots in the Korean War.
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Ryan Holiday · Oct 3, 2026
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Praised: Captures timeless human drive for achievement
vs: Film adaptation kept nothing from the book
"I loved The Hunters... when I was rereading The Hunters, these guys are just desperate to make their mark. They all want to make ace... he just captures that sort of timeless human drive."
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