This book is fun and silly and it seems that Mr. Fleming had a good time cutting down a character he almost seemed bored of writing.
James Bond is assigned an undercover investigation of a diamond smuggling operation from Sierra Leone to the United States.
About: From Russia With Love by Ian Fleming is the 5th novel in the series featuring English spy James Bond, 007. The book was published in 1957 and is considered one of the quintessential Cold War novels. My rating for From Russia […]
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The book attempts to explain Winston Churchill’s inner strength which helped him during some of the darkest days the world has ever known during World War II
This is a well written post World War II James Bond spy drama which moves forward the character of Bond and enhances the notion of the gritty world he lives in.
Mr. Fleming’s descriptions of Harlem, voodoo and thrilling adventures are as exciting as ever. The tone in this novel is grittier than its predecessor, with more action moving the story forward.
And a fight with a giant octopus.
9) When she was engaged to John Forster she implored him to make inquiries about her transgressions. Forster did, found her to be satisfied or her purity… and promptly broke off the engagement.
The narrative is fast and bloody, the story is fascinating and complex with many sub plots to keep track of. The characters, both real and fictional, are well written and dimensional.
