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#1 RossMan

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Posted 11 April 2002 - 08:47 PM

Some of Fleming's short stories are just as thrilling as his actual novels.

My favorite is probably Risico, with The Living Daylights coming in as a very close second.

#2 scaramanga

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Posted 12 April 2002 - 12:23 PM

Risico is my favourite, followed by The Living Daylights and The Hildebrand Rarity.

#3 MicroGlobe One

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Posted 12 April 2002 - 11:37 PM

"Quantum Of Solace" is definitely not to be overlooked! An excellent tale.

#4 freemo

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Posted 12 April 2002 - 12:33 PM

Actually, don't look at me funny, but I quite liked "Quantum Of Solace" not your typical Bond tale, but I liked the story. "The Living Daylights" as well.

#5 Tanger

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Posted 11 April 2002 - 09:00 PM

I've found '007 in New York' to be quite a decent read. It's especially memorable if you read it whilst travelling. Preferably by train.

#6 ray t

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Posted 15 April 2002 - 02:17 AM

i have a weakness for

THE HILDERBRAND RARITY

then

OCTOPUSSY

i think part of it has to do with the tropical and reef orientated locations in the Seychelles group and The Bahamas.

And Bond doesn't have to do any killing...although, come to think of it, he doesnt do a hell of a lot of killing in the short stories....

#7 RITZ

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Posted 11 April 2002 - 09:42 PM

I've always loved The Living Daylights and The Property Of A Lady.

I'm currently reading "BrokenClaw" by John Gardner. Up to chapter 5 - its great so far!

#8 General Koskov

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Posted 11 April 2002 - 09:48 PM

Probably Risico or The Hildebrand Rarity.

#9 Mister Asterix

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Posted 11 April 2002 - 10:26 PM

The Living Daylights