I picked up Casino Royale last week and although I've only read through a handful of pages, so far it feels like it will be a fun, entertaining read and most importantly, a book that I can actually fit into my schedule this coming semester. Anyway, I was just curious to hear some impressions on Flemming's books, as opposed to the movies.
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I haven't read any of them but have always wanted to. I'll make that happen in 2007. Let us know what you think when you're finished with that one.MLB: Cincinnati Reds
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BJ's had a paperback box set of all the novels this fall for $20. I'm in book 7 (Goldfinger), and I'm pleasantly surprised. I had a read a few back in the day, but they hold up well (excusing the rampant misogyny and racism), and Fleming got better as a writer as he went on.
The movies never borrowed much from the books beyond some names and titles. It was cool to see that a good chunk of the novel Casino Royale actually made the movie! Imagine - you use an actual plot and make one of the best Bond flicks ever. Hope they "recycle" some of the old plots even if they have to use a new title.Comment
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I've read all the Fleming Bond books and love them all including a couple of books he wrote that weren't about Bond. He's a very good writer. My fave was From Russia With Love. If you finish up all the Fleming books, I'd suggest Raymond Benson's Bond books next (he also wrote the Tom Clancy Splinter Cell novels und the penname David Michaels and they're good as well if you enjoy Sam Fisher)Comment
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I read Casino Royale today. Its a great read and it made me like the movie even more. Apart from the sexism, which is obviously a reflection of the period, I thought the book was still fresh and modern. What book is next?
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Live and Let Die.
Check out the Fleming wikipedia entry you'll see a chart of all his Bond Books.Member of the Official OS Bills Backers Club
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