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[Qwerty]

This thread is intended for reviews and ratings of Nobody Lives Forever by members of the The Blades Library Book Club here. Be sure to add your review if you do vote in the poll!

The Blades Library Book Club will be reading Nobody Lives Forever from: 15 April 2007 - 15 June 2007.

[RTGarcia]

I had felt that John Gardner did a fantastic job with what Ian Fleming had started and carried Mr. Bond through the 80s and early 90s very well. This novel I had read serval times. Especially, when it was first released and I was still in the military. I would re read all of my James Bond novel several times. I thought this novel really could translate to being a great movie. The story line had a much needed edge and air of mystry yet very much a James Bond story. Not a perfect story, for it did lag a bit towards the middle but recovers very well to the end. Very well written which was as good as his early writings.

[bribond]

It was actually the first Gardner book I read and is still my favorite since I have now read them all. Good suspense, a good personal story for Bond/SPECTRE, much better than the usual world threat stories the books often overindulge in. I particularly liked the character Der Haken.

[manfromjapan]

Without a doubt the best Gardner. Great story and pace, the action is vivid and it is a really fast read. Gardner just seems so enthused.

[Jim]

Firm favourite; hugely enjoyable. Went a bit off after this one, but this is a great book.

[Qwerty]

Keep the reviews coming!