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[Licence_007]

Just starting The Prestige by Christopher Priest.

Let me know how that is, I've wanted to read that since I saw the film.

[minder125]

Just starting The Prestige by Christopher Priest.

Let me know how that is, I've wanted to read that since I saw the film.

I'll tell you how it is. FANTASTIC. I read it months before the movie. You'll re-watch the film afterwards. Since the film jettisons the modern day setting this is central in the book. Don't worry the film still did a great job.

[MkB]

The Moneypenny diaries 2: Secret Servant

Guardian Angel was a real treat, I hope this one is on par

[Vauxhall]

"Thunderball" (Ian Fleming) - currently trying to reread all the James Bond novels, as I haven't done so for quite some time.

[Tiin007]

Scorpius
Gardner Bond is Brozza Bond.

Gardner's masterpiece in my opinion. If there is such thing as the perfect Gardner Bond novel, Scorpius is definitely it.

[Santa]

Scorpius
Gardner Bond is Brozza Bond.

Gardner's masterpiece in my opinion. If there is such thing as the perfect Gardner Bond novel, Scorpius is definitely it.

Scorpius is my least favourite Gardner Bond. It feels to me as if it was written in a hurry, and I've always thought Gardner writes his female characters very badly. Certainly his and Fleming's female characters are worlds apart.

[Kilroy6644]

I'm reading volume 2 of Samurai Executioner, and after that I'll read three more volumes of Lone Wolf & Cub.

[Tiin007]

Scorpius
Gardner Bond is Brozza Bond.

Gardner's masterpiece in my opinion. If there is such thing as the perfect Gardner Bond novel, Scorpius is definitely it.

Scorpius is my least favourite Gardner Bond. It feels to me as if it was written in a hurry, and I've always thought Gardner writes his female characters very badly. Certainly his and Fleming's female characters are worlds apart.

While what you're saying about Gardner's female characters is certainly true, I do think that Harriet Horner is the exception to the rule, probably because, for the first time in a Gardner Bond novel, it seems like Bond is seriously falling for her. I like the fact that she's not just some plaything thrown in as the obligatory Bond girl.

[DaveBond21]

Tales of Mystery

[Kilroy6644]

Dead Street - Mickey Spillane (completed by Max Allan Collins)

[Santa]

Scorpius
Gardner Bond is Brozza Bond.

Gardner's masterpiece in my opinion. If there is such thing as the perfect Gardner Bond novel, Scorpius is definitely it.

Scorpius is my least favourite Gardner Bond. It feels to me as if it was written in a hurry, and I've always thought Gardner writes his female characters very badly. Certainly his and Fleming's female characters are worlds apart.

While what you're saying about Gardner's female characters is certainly true, I do think that Harriet Horner is the exception to the rule, probably because, for the first time in a Gardner Bond novel, it seems like Bond is seriously falling for her. I like the fact that she's not just some plaything thrown in as the obligatory Bond girl.

Are you kidding? I think she's one of the most one-dimensional characters ever written! Unless there is a huge chunk of my book missing, and I'm fairly sure there isn't. As an example, they've known each other for only a few days, they have sex and Harriet tells James something like she wouldn't want to go on living anymore if it isn't with him .

[Tiin007]

Scorpius
Gardner Bond is Brozza Bond.

Gardner's masterpiece in my opinion. If there is such thing as the perfect Gardner Bond novel, Scorpius is definitely it.

Scorpius is my least favourite Gardner Bond. It feels to me as if it was written in a hurry, and I've always thought Gardner writes his female characters very badly. Certainly his and Fleming's female characters are worlds apart.

While what you're saying about Gardner's female characters is certainly true, I do think that Harriet Horner is the exception to the rule, probably because, for the first time in a Gardner Bond novel, it seems like Bond is seriously falling for her. I like the fact that she's not just some plaything thrown in as the obligatory Bond girl.

Are you kidding? I think she's one of the most one-dimensional characters ever written! Unless there is a huge chunk of my book missing, and I'm fairly sure there isn't. As an example, they've known each other for only a few days, they have sex and Harriet tells James something like she wouldn't want to go on living anymore if it isn't with him .

As I mentioned in my post above, it is not her per se that I find particularly well written, but rather Bond's reaction/feelings towards her. Even if it may seem farfetched, their relationship and mutual attraction seemed to be pretty strong (for whatever reason). Her fate at the end of the novel further adds to my feelings that she's not just the "obligatory Bond girl."

It's a shame you didn't enjoy Scorpius as much as I did. I'm curious, though, what is your favorite Gardner Bond novel, santajosep?

[minder125]

Tales of Mystery

Do you mean the DC Showcase comic collection is so its great.

Dead Street - Mickey Spillane (completed by Max Allan Collins)

I enjoyed it, but its not Spillane's strongest. Still any Spillane is a welcome addition. You won't notice at all when Collins takes over either.

About to start Come Easy, Go Easy - James Hadley Chase. With a very pretty lady on the photo cover.

[Santa]

Scorpius
Gardner Bond is Brozza Bond.

Gardner's masterpiece in my opinion. If there is such thing as the perfect Gardner Bond novel, Scorpius is definitely it.

Scorpius is my least favourite Gardner Bond. It feels to me as if it was written in a hurry, and I've always thought Gardner writes his female characters very badly. Certainly his and Fleming's female characters are worlds apart.

While what you're saying about Gardner's female characters is certainly true, I do think that Harriet Horner is the exception to the rule, probably because, for the first time in a Gardner Bond novel, it seems like Bond is seriously falling for her. I like the fact that she's not just some plaything thrown in as the obligatory Bond girl.

Are you kidding? I think she's one of the most one-dimensional characters ever written! Unless there is a huge chunk of my book missing, and I'm fairly sure there isn't. As an example, they've known each other for only a few days, they have sex and Harriet tells James something like she wouldn't want to go on living anymore if it isn't with him .

As I mentioned in my post above, it is not her per se that I find particularly well written, but rather Bond's reaction/feelings towards her. Even if it may seem farfetched, their relationship and mutual attraction seemed to be pretty strong (for whatever reason). Her fate at the end of the novel further adds to my feelings that she's not just the "obligatory Bond girl."

It's a shame you didn't enjoy Scorpius as much as I did. I'm curious, though, what is your favorite Gardner Bond novel, santajosep?

None of them . I'm afraid I think they're all bargain-basement Bond. I read them because they're Bond but feel slightly dirty all the while .

[Tiin007]

Scorpius
Gardner Bond is Brozza Bond.

Gardner's masterpiece in my opinion. If there is such thing as the perfect Gardner Bond novel, Scorpius is definitely it.

Scorpius is my least favourite Gardner Bond. It feels to me as if it was written in a hurry, and I've always thought Gardner writes his female characters very badly. Certainly his and Fleming's female characters are worlds apart.

While what you're saying about Gardner's female characters is certainly true, I do think that Harriet Horner is the exception to the rule, probably because, for the first time in a Gardner Bond novel, it seems like Bond is seriously falling for her. I like the fact that she's not just some plaything thrown in as the obligatory Bond girl.

Are you kidding? I think she's one of the most one-dimensional characters ever written! Unless there is a huge chunk of my book missing, and I'm fairly sure there isn't. As an example, they've known each other for only a few days, they have sex and Harriet tells James something like she wouldn't want to go on living anymore if it isn't with him .

As I mentioned in my post above, it is not her per se that I find particularly well written, but rather Bond's reaction/feelings towards her. Even if it may seem farfetched, their relationship and mutual attraction seemed to be pretty strong (for whatever reason). Her fate at the end of the novel further adds to my feelings that she's not just the "obligatory Bond girl."

It's a shame you didn't enjoy Scorpius as much as I did. I'm curious, though, what is your favorite Gardner Bond novel, santajosep?

None of them . I'm afraid I think they're all bargain-basement Bond. I read them because they're Bond but feel slightly dirty all the while .

Fair enough.

[Kilroy6644]

Dead Street - Mickey Spillane (completed by Max Allan Collins)

I enjoyed it, but its not Spillane's strongest. Still any Spillane is a welcome addition. You won't notice at all when Collins takes over either.

You really can't go wrong with Mickey. He's been one of my favorites for a long time. So has Max, for that matter, so it's sort of a perfect match. You're right, I couldn't notice. I'm definitely looking forward to the other three books Max is completing.

Just started Casino Royale.

[Kilroy6644]

Just finished CR less than an hour ago. Up next is LALD.

[minder125]

You really can't go wrong with Mickey. He's been one of my favorites for a long time. So has Max, for that matter, so it's sort of a perfect match. You're right, I couldn't notice. I'm definitely looking forward to the other three books Max is completing.

You don't have to tell me long time fan of Spillane I think there are only three of his books that are in my unread pile.

Edited by minder125, 15 February 2008 - 10:12 PM.

[Kilroy6644]

You really can't go wrong with Mickey. He's been one of my favorites for a long time. So has Max, for that matter, so it's sort of a perfect match. You're right, I couldn't notice. I'm definitely looking forward to the other three books Max is completing.

You don't have to tell me long time fan of Spillane I think there are only three of his books that are in my unread pile.

My main interest has been Mike Hammer, so I haven't read much of his other stuff. Of the Hammer novels, I have yet to read (or find, for that matter) The Girl Hunters, The Snake, The Body Lovers, and Survival...ZERO!. I'm really surprised they didn't publish any more collections. I've got the two they did publish, and I'd gladly buy more if they were out there.

[minder125]

My main interest has been Mike Hammer, so I haven't read much of his other stuff. Of the Hammer novels, I have yet to read (or find, for that matter) The Girl Hunters, The Snake, The Body Lovers, and Survival...ZERO!. I'm really surprised they didn't publish any more collections. I've got the two they did publish, and I'd gladly buy more if they were out there.

Look for Spillane's spy series with his character Tiger Mann pretty much Mike Hammer as a secret agent.

Love Hammer and those books were some of the easiest ones to find at Used Book stores. I suggest going to Biblio.com its like ABE Books. Or better yet search used book stores you can find some great old school covers like this one for The Body Lovers a personal fave. Even though I caught major grief when ever I'd read in public.

[sharpshooter]

On Her Majesty's Secret Service - Fleming

[DamnCoffee]

The 'What are you reading?' thread

[minder125]

The Instant Enemy - Ross Macdonald

[Tiin007]

Titan's Dr. No comic strip collection. I'm way behind all these Titan releases. Gotta catch up!!

[Dell Deaton]

Watch: History of the Modern Wristwatch, Design 1950 - 1983, Electric 1950 - 1993, by Pieter Doensen (The Netherlands: Snoeck-Ducaju & Zoon, 1994).

Heavy, technical read in spots; but absolutely essential for anyone interested in truly understanding James Bond wristwatches. For example, background on the Hamilton Watch Company (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) development of "the first fully electric wrist watch in the world: the Pulsar Time Computer," is utterly fascinating.

May 6, 1970, only 3 working prototypes existed in the world. Just before Christmas, 1971, a limited series in 18 carat gold sold for $1500 apiece. Then the P-2 worn by Roger Moore as 007 in his own first for Live and Let Die. Less than a decade later, in 1977, Hamilton loses six million dollars on the entire operation due to LED watch overproduction in Hong Kong and Taiwan, goes bankrupt and splits up.

[Chad Cooper]

The thin man. (I love the film too, with Mirna Loy and William Powell...he reminds me David Niven...)

[minder125]

The thin man. (I love the film too, with Mirna Loy and William Powell...he reminds me David Niven...)

I don't think a page went by in the book without someone drinking.

Just read: The Instant Enemy - Ross Macdonald
Crimini A Collection of Crime Fiction

Just about to start Made in Miami - Charles Willeford

[Chad Cooper]

The thin man. (I love the film too, with Mirna Loy and William Powell...he reminds me David Niven...)

I don't think a page went by in the book without someone drinking.

Dashiell Hammett never drank a cup of tea ...

[Chad Cooper]

sorry double take !

Edited by Chad Cooper, 20 February 2008 - 07:59 AM.

[Roebuck]

Spook Country by William Gibson. The father of cyberpunk trys his hand at a contemporary spy story, and does a bloody good job. Spook Country keeps thing fresh by concentrating on the bit-part players; drawn into the plot because of their particular skills, but people who'll never know how things ultimately play out. It's this small scale approach that nicely offsets Gibson's usual obsession with the techie stuff. Clever, modern espionage that somehow manages to still have an old school feel.