Great work. Not quite my favorite (Moonraker gets that award), but one of Flemings best. This is the one he did the most editing and rewrites on and worked the hardest on to get as good as he could possibly make it.
David, your speech about slowing down and enjoying the moment is hitting the nail on the head when it comes to experiencing Fleming. It's why I have also gone of the deep end of straight razor shaving. Great, Great example.
Such a great discussion about one of my favourite books when I was a kid. I had a pile of them and I would finish the last one then start the pile again. Rosa Kelb (?) was memorable. I thought it was so exotic when 007 took the train to Istanbul. Always far away, exotic locations. Especially at a time before mass travel.
Thank you for this lengthy exposition on one of my top three Fleming novels. Having visited Istanbul in 1999 really aided in my enjoyment of the novel. The characters are all notable for their distinctiveness and singular uniqueness with Kerim Bey, Romanova, Grant, Kronsteen and Klebb all superb standouts in Fleming’s universe of colorful personalities.
Good podcast today. I have a few of the old paperback 007 novels. I just love the whole experience of reading the original paperbacks, which you can get on Ebay easily. The weathered jacket cover, and smaller print, to the distinctive smell of the pages. It gives you a feeling of traces from a bygone era. Like the smells of an old classic car. It's a whole visceral experience. Looking forward to Dr. No in the next review. Cheers to everyone. Have a great weekend.
Thank you so much for joining us! I originally collected these books in order from antiquarian and second-hand bookshops, in order. A fun challenge at the time. I've loved my copies ever since. Since I live abroad, I have these books on Kindle now, but I look forward to being reunited with my physical book collection sometime!
If Bond and Tatiana didn't escape by train then there wouldn't be much story. But the reason for taking the train, that Tatiana donæt want to fly(!) is not believable. The moment Bond, or any other professional, had Tatiana and the decoder he would rush them to an airport, or military base, and fly for London. Riskin the decoder for the whim of a young woman is not an option.
The formal wear with the black bow tie and jacket is so appropriate for this discussion.
I laughed out loud when I thought Bond has really screwed himself. Then Bond gets out of bed and chocks the door! Just very funny writing.
Great work. Not quite my favorite (Moonraker gets that award), but one of Flemings best. This is the one he did the most editing and rewrites on and worked the hardest on to get as good as he could possibly make it.
David, your speech about slowing down and enjoying the moment is hitting the nail on the head when it comes to experiencing Fleming. It's why I have also gone of the deep end of straight razor shaving. Great, Great example.
Such a great discussion about one of my favourite books when I was a kid. I had a pile of them and I would finish the last one then start the pile again. Rosa Kelb (?) was memorable. I thought it was so exotic when 007 took the train to Istanbul. Always far away, exotic locations. Especially at a time before mass travel.
Thank you for this lengthy exposition on one of my top three Fleming novels. Having visited Istanbul in 1999 really aided in my enjoyment of the novel. The characters are all notable for their distinctiveness and singular uniqueness with Kerim Bey, Romanova, Grant, Kronsteen and Klebb all superb standouts in Fleming’s universe of colorful personalities.
Superb stuff. Really enjoyed this. David is great. Thanks.
Great news, I just read in Conde Nast Traveller that the legendary Orient Express is coming back in 2024!
Another belter of a podcast, watch these everytime I finish a bond book
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Good podcast today. I have a few of the old paperback 007 novels. I just love the whole experience of reading the original paperbacks, which you can get on Ebay easily.
The weathered jacket cover, and smaller print, to the distinctive smell of the pages. It gives you a feeling of traces from a bygone era. Like the smells of an old classic car. It's a whole visceral experience.
Looking forward to Dr. No in the next review. Cheers to everyone. Have a great weekend.
Thank you so much for joining us! I originally collected these books in order from antiquarian and second-hand bookshops, in order. A fun challenge at the time. I've loved my copies ever since. Since I live abroad, I have these books on Kindle now, but I look forward to being reunited with my physical book collection sometime!
awesome book!!!
I absolutely love these I’m so disappointed in myself for only just discovering you (The Bond Community) recently so Thank you once again 💥💥🔫
This one is my favorite of Flemings novels.
I believe JFK said this was his favorite book.
All that’s known is that “From Russia With Love” made his top ten list (along with two novels by John Buchan, author of “The 39 Steps”).
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Truest book-movie relationship.
Rosa Klebb is the main villain
If Bond and Tatiana didn't escape by train then there wouldn't be much story. But the reason for taking the train, that Tatiana donæt want to fly(!) is not believable. The moment Bond, or any other professional, had Tatiana and the decoder he would rush them to an airport, or military base, and fly for London. Riskin the decoder for the whim of a young woman is not an option.
The book is total raw in your face type story, the movie which I love was more toned down from the book
at this point "No Time to Die" is like the Covid-19 delay groundhog
Red wine makes fish taste more "fishy".
Fight scene is better in the movie...
Good book - but not enough Double-take pigeons.
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