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A review by bethanysimm110
Goldfinger by Ian Fleming
4.0
***Though not necassary to read Ian Fleming's James Bond books in order of publication, I do suggest doing so. It is interesting to watch James Bond develop. Listed below are some reviews of the previous books that I suggest you check out first. Note: I read the first three books before writing my own reviews, so I'm linking reviews that I particularly liked until book 4.***
Book 1 Casino Royale
Book 2 Live and Let Die
Book 3 Moonraker
Book 4 Diamonds Are Forever
Book 5 From Russia With Love
Book 6 Doctor No
Review:
This novel opens to reveal a side to Mr. Bond that we readers have yet to discover. Bond sits at a bar, sipping bourbon, contemplating his life as an agent. This book humanizes Bond in a way that I feel has been seriously lacking throughout the books before now, and in good timing too. This book has rekindled my love for these books and this character. I find that I care a lot more for Bond and have come to understand his actions and decisions more. It has been a fantastic journey, watching Bond develop as Fleming's penmanship improves.
In this installment, Bond finds himself running up against probably his toughest advisory yet, Goldfinger. Bond must nestle himself into the gold smuggling scene and save England's waning gold supply from the hands of foreign countries. He must face some of the toughest gangs in the states, a lesbian smuggling operation, Oddjob's super human strength, and the madman Goldfinger himself. Of course there's nothing to say about the ladies along the way...
This was my favorite Bond novel yet! I recognize that these books aren't for everyone. The narration is quite dated, and there are words and portrayals of races and sexual orientation that could raise the hackles of a lot of people within my generation. If you are unable to stomach some old-fashioned stereotypes, then I recommend you keep these books on the shelf. If you can ignore such things and just enjoy the adventure, then I highly recommend this series!
Book 1 Casino Royale
Book 2 Live and Let Die
Book 3 Moonraker
Book 4 Diamonds Are Forever
Book 5 From Russia With Love
Book 6 Doctor No
Review:
This novel opens to reveal a side to Mr. Bond that we readers have yet to discover. Bond sits at a bar, sipping bourbon, contemplating his life as an agent. This book humanizes Bond in a way that I feel has been seriously lacking throughout the books before now, and in good timing too. This book has rekindled my love for these books and this character. I find that I care a lot more for Bond and have come to understand his actions and decisions more. It has been a fantastic journey, watching Bond develop as Fleming's penmanship improves.
In this installment, Bond finds himself running up against probably his toughest advisory yet, Goldfinger. Bond must nestle himself into the gold smuggling scene and save England's waning gold supply from the hands of foreign countries. He must face some of the toughest gangs in the states, a lesbian smuggling operation, Oddjob's super human strength, and the madman Goldfinger himself. Of course there's nothing to say about the ladies along the way...
This was my favorite Bond novel yet! I recognize that these books aren't for everyone. The narration is quite dated, and there are words and portrayals of races and sexual orientation that could raise the hackles of a lot of people within my generation. If you are unable to stomach some old-fashioned stereotypes, then I recommend you keep these books on the shelf. If you can ignore such things and just enjoy the adventure, then I highly recommend this series!