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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
I'd give it probably 3.5 stars, only this option is not available on here so I'm being generous.
It's an odd book to read in current political climate, I almost expect it to happen only with much more devastating results.
It feels different, but I can't put my finger on it exactly. Blofelt and Largo are actually quite menacing villains unlike the caricature they became in the film adaptations.
The whole beginning at the health farm, while funny, especially the way Bond gives in to it, seems a bit detached from the rest of the book.
The epic underwater fight is quite a lot more harrowing in the book than in the film.
It's an enjoyable book is somewhat strange. I may have to mull this book over a bit longer.
It's an odd book to read in current political climate, I almost expect it to happen only with much more devastating results.
It feels different, but I can't put my finger on it exactly. Blofelt and Largo are actually quite menacing villains unlike the caricature they became in the film adaptations.
The whole beginning at the health farm, while funny, especially the way Bond gives in to it, seems a bit detached from the rest of the book.
The epic underwater fight is quite a lot more harrowing in the book than in the film.
It's an enjoyable book is somewhat strange. I may have to mull this book over a bit longer.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
My first Fleming novel. Average 60's serial adventure. No high-tech gadgets. The story includes a Bond girl, but the love interest is overshadowed by the book's intense misogyny. I was going to give it 2 stars overall, but the originality of the final action sequence bumped it up to 3. (Also, I knew part of the story from watching some of the movie so I'm sure some of the suspense was lost)
A look into the masculine ideal of that era. Personally reading Thunderball was an insight into the character I am named after - who was both impressive with her boldness and disappointing with her selfishness. Of the bond girls throughout history, I consider myself lucky for my parents to have chosen Domino.
A book series I'd consider finishing if they were within reach and I had a week of rainy days with no pressing plans.
A book series I'd consider finishing if they were within reach and I had a week of rainy days with no pressing plans.
This is the first of the 007 novels I've read. James Bond is a more believable and fully developed character than the idealized agent as actors have played him. We also learn more of the backstory of SPECTRE and those characters than we do in the movies. Ian Fleming is heavy on adjectives in his writing which can be tiresome at times. He did create one of the most memorable fiction icons of the 20th century.
Really interesting first half and a unique finale make this one of the more enjoyable Bond outings but it's the cliched troupes and recycled interactions in between that bring this one down, even with the added introduction of SPECTRE.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Standard Bond thriller, vastly different from the film, of course. The part I thought was pretty funny (as a food journalist) was when M and Bond go all free range, whole grain, organic with rants against processed food, although they don't stay on the wagon for long. What a hoot.
adventurous
medium-paced