Another enjoyable Bond outing. I was quite sad to read about poor Quarrel tho. When reading Bond, you really get the impression that Mr Fleming has done lots of research and knows what he is writing about. Alligator by I*n Fl*m*ng. The story was actually co-authored by Christopher Cerf and Michael K. Frith, who also painted the Barye Phillips style I was really curious to know if there was some big influence on the success of the series since is so fast and easy read.

The Complete James Bond Collection 14 Books In Slipcase The Complete James Bond Collection 14 Books In Slipcase

in the mid-1950s, with CASINO ROYALE re-titled You Asked For It, as it was felt that American readers wouldn't be able to pronounce

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I did enjoy my first read of the first James Bond Book. Wasn't what I expected, but I think it has stood the test of time well. I found it interesting that there is no description of Bond! He's a white man with dark hair. No age, or other description. I wonder what I'll learn from the rest of the books, which I have lined up to read next. This book proves just what a good writer Fleming is. I like the departure from his usual third person style of the Bond Books and the first person isn't even Bond, just a woman who meets him. Genius. His descriptions really set the scene and he is great at building up the tension. I also liked the 3 part structure in the book. Bond doesn't even appear until the third section - but you don't miss his presence. In fact, he shows up at just the right time!

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James Bond descopera ciudatul si ingrozitorul adevar despre Drax si operatiunea Moonraker. Un adevar care ar putea fi fatal pentru 007, pentru frumoasa lui insotitoare si pentru milioanele de oameni nevinovati. James Bond a cazut in dizgratie. Viata traita "din plin" i-a ruinat sanatatea si M il trimite, pentru refacere, la un sanatoriu, timp de doua saptamani. Ultimul lucru la care se poate astepta este ca acolo va intinli un adversar mai crud decit organizatia SMERS. What is Ironic because he was seen as very progressive and praised by his support of the sexual revolution.I really enjoyed the plot of this book, even tho the plot is completly different from the film (which I enjoyed). I think the books show a more human Bond - who doesn't always get the girl, and infact gets hurt rather a lot (physically like). This book is also interesting as it is set entirely in England. I really enjoyed this Bond adventure. I loved the Japanese setting. It was almost like reading a guide book on Japan - well researched. I have always wanted to visit Japan - now I really want to go! As I'm 2 books away from the end of my Bond Quest. Starting to feel real sad. What will I do when there is no more...