Review by Brian (Biggles) Lowen on show 7th July
This is a James Bond novel written by Seb Faulks, writing as Ian Fleming.
It is certainly not as good as the films, but whether it is as good as the Ian Fleming James Bond novels I cannot say as I have not read any of them, but I have seen most of the films.
One has an image of James Bond in the mind, (even though he has been played by several different people) but I found this book disappointing. JB had none of the suave manner he exudes in the films. His character was shallow and unbelievable. Where were the special toys produced by Q ? Even his visit to M and Miss Moneypenny lacked conviction.
The storyline : It’s the swinging sixties and a flood of narcotics is pouring into Britain. Sinister industrialist, Dr Julius Gorner is identified as the source and James is despatched by M to investigate. The trail takes Bond to Paris and then Persia – where the beautiful and enigmatic twins, Scarlet and Poppy, lead him to Gorner’s secret desert HQ. Here Bond uncovers Gorner’s cold blooded plans for world domination and only he can stop him.
I found this quite poor as a thriller as it lacked any tension. There was no attempt to build up the characters into believable people. One point I found quite unbelievable was when Scarlet turns out to be 004, out on probation, and JB had not been told. Why not? No good reason had been given.
Disappointing book – not able to recommend it I’m afraid.
review by Biggles
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