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Casino Royale (James Bond, #1)
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I've been a huge fan of James Bond ever since Casino Royale(2006) was shown in theatres. I remember watching it with my family and my dream then was to become just like James Bond. I watched all the Bond movies that Daniel Craig starred in ever since that Royale movie. I haven't seen the older ones though, and I heard that this novel is similar to the older movies, and thankfully I haven't seen those.
There's this scene in this novel wherein the villain tortured Bond by repeatedly striking his manhood, and I'm 100% sure that that scene is present in either Casino Royale or Quantum of Solace (more or less Royale). While reading the novel, I imagined Bond as Craig, and I don't think I can ever imagine him as someone else.
The novel itself is very short, but substance filled. Is that a thing? Substance filled. I really enjoyed it, and it brought back a lot of memories. Not that much action I guess, but this is Bond, and I'm pretty biased about him. Deep inside, I'm sure I'd still want to be a spy if given the chance. I almost forgot, this novel explained why Bond got the 007 status, been wondering my whole life. Not sure if they told it in the movies, but I was 8 years old when I watched it, so I can't really remember much.
Before I conclude, let me just say that the movies were not particular about Bond's vices/habits(?). He likes to smoke 70 cigarettes a day, take cold baths, and collect cool cars. I'm a huge car enthusiast, I hate cold baths, and I don't smoke, but one day, I still believe that I'll be just like James Bond.
I'm a huge crime-mystery-thriller fan, and I'm a huge Bond fan, so this novel was quite enjoyable for me. I've been deciding between 4 or 5 stars, but I believe I didn't find any flaws that bothered me that much. Like I said though, I'm really biased when it comes to Bond. 5/5 stars, and I can't seem to not add this to my favorites list. Read this if you want a short but satisfying crime novel.
There's this scene in this novel wherein the villain tortured Bond by repeatedly striking his manhood, and I'm 100% sure that that scene is present in either Casino Royale or Quantum of Solace (more or less Royale). While reading the novel, I imagined Bond as Craig, and I don't think I can ever imagine him as someone else.
The novel itself is very short, but substance filled. Is that a thing? Substance filled. I really enjoyed it, and it brought back a lot of memories. Not that much action I guess, but this is Bond, and I'm pretty biased about him. Deep inside, I'm sure I'd still want to be a spy if given the chance. I almost forgot, this novel explained why Bond got the 007 status, been wondering my whole life. Not sure if they told it in the movies, but I was 8 years old when I watched it, so I can't really remember much.
Before I conclude, let me just say that the movies were not particular about Bond's vices/habits(?). He likes to smoke 70 cigarettes a day, take cold baths, and collect cool cars. I'm a huge car enthusiast, I hate cold baths, and I don't smoke, but one day, I still believe that I'll be just like James Bond.
I'm a huge crime-mystery-thriller fan, and I'm a huge Bond fan, so this novel was quite enjoyable for me. I've been deciding between 4 or 5 stars, but I believe I didn't find any flaws that bothered me that much. Like I said though, I'm really biased when it comes to Bond. 5/5 stars, and I can't seem to not add this to my favorites list. Read this if you want a short but satisfying crime novel.
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Dec 04, 2014 10:50PM
I love this book's movie version. Nice review btw.:D:D
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Manju wrote: "I love this book's movie version. Nice review btw.:D:D"I think I like anything Bond. Thanks Manju! :)
The movie with Craig has had it moments and is so far thr best Craig 007 movie, but the movie lacked the mood that Fleming so brilliantly wrote.Within the first paragraph you are pulled in the atmosphere of the casino and James Bonds personal world.
While the 3rd movie. this particular book has had two previous movies. is spectacular it is a different tale than Flemings book. I do prefer the book easily.
Mark wrote: "The movie with Craig has had it moments and is so far thr best Craig 007 movie, but the movie lacked the mood that Fleming so brilliantly wrote.Within the first paragraph you are pulled in the at..."
That's good to know, because I'm planning on reading the rest of the series.
I thought the movie with Craig was amazing, but I didn't enjoy the book so much. Great review!
Carmen wrote: "I thought the movie with Craig was amazing, but I didn't enjoy the book so much. Great review!"Thanks Carmen!
Are you going to read the other Fleming novels?
Carmen wrote: "Are you going to read the other Fleming novels?"Yup, possibly another one this month, if not then in January :)
Nice review, Will. I'm a huge Bond fan too, and I've watched all the movies at least thrice. But I've never read any of the books, even though I've considered doing so.
Markus wrote: "Nice review, Will. I'm a huge Bond fan too, and I've watched all the movies at least thrice. But I've never read any of the books, even though I've considered doing so."Thanks dude. You better read this if you're a Bond fan!
Will wrote: "Markus wrote: "Nice review, Will. I'm a huge Bond fan too, and I've watched all the movies at least thrice. But I've never read any of the books, even though I've considered doing so."Thanks dude..."
That's what I've been telling myself for the last ten years or so, but I've somehow never felt like doing it. I'll probably just have to force myself at some point, lol.
Markus wrote: "Will wrote: "Markus wrote: "Nice review, Will. I'm a huge Bond fan too, and I've watched all the movies at least thrice. But I've never read any of the books, even though I've considered doing so."..."You will hate yourself for not reading them sooner once you've started, they are brilliant observations of an era gone, but Fleming is a brilliant writer who can write about a card game or a game of golf in such a way you think about picking it up.
And his observational skills are quite present in his novels.
Occasionally you'll find some notions, ideas that show the age of the books, CR being from 1953 when the world was a different place.
I never feel bad about not having read something sooner, but otherwise I suppose you're right. It's not that I don't want to read them, only that there are so many other books I want to read first.
Markus wrote: "I never feel bad about not having read something sooner, but otherwise I suppose you're right. It's not that I don't want to read them, only that there are so many other books I want to read first."I do sympathise with you: so may books and so little time.
Mark wrote: "Markus wrote: "I never feel bad about not having read something sooner, but otherwise I suppose you're right. It's not that I don't want to read them, only that there are so many other books I want..."Indeed. I'll definitely read these eventually, though.
