We were “promised” some sort of magical “Disney happiness” which doesn’t exist, and never did. Happiness, for me, are the small things which happen daily – a smile from the wife, a hug from the kids, a strange giving a hand to another without an conditions..
The different points of view give the story a much wider view of the world and how little human kind has advanced
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. 253 pages Publisher: Fine Communications Language: English ISBN-10: 1567310532 My rating for From Russia With Love— 5 Buy From Russia With Love from Amazon.com* Books by Ian Fleming* Thoughts: From Russia With Love by Ian Fleming is considered the best in the series and, after reading it, I have to agree. While the book certainly offends modern sensibilities, it does offer a great story and a nail biting ending. The story revolves around the Soviets trying to humiliate the British Secret Service by killing their best agent, James Bond, in an embarrassing manner and hence lower morale. The plot was implausible back then, but even more now when people are not embarrassed at all anymore and even post their stupidity online for the ages. Bond is not a very sophisticated spy, sure he’s good at what he does but he rolls along with the thin plot to assassinate him, missing noticeable clues and falling into obvious traps, frankly it’s a wonder he’s…
Lord Byron (22 January, 1788 – 19 April, 1824) was an English aristocrat and a romantic poet who is known for his work as well as his scandalous private life.
I truly enjoyed this book and the linked stories that go along with it.
This novel is an exciting, fast paced page turner with many themes
The author managed to combine comedy, drama, romance, mystery, religion (Judaism) and a healthy dose of NYC culture in the narrative, yet somehow stay focused on a loose p
The beautiful design alone of this book is worth a look for any bibliophile, even if you might not enjoy the story.