Similarities between James Bond and Mike Hammer
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Someone has probably done this already, if so, I apologize.
Over the last week I've been laid up with a bad chest cold, so I downloaded and read the first four Mike Hammer novels by Mickey Spillane on my Kindle. I found some interesting similarities.
1) The go-to meal for both, night or day, is scrambled eggs and black coffee.
2) Both do the scalding hot/ice cold shower routine.
3) Both have extremely attractive secretaries who they flirt heavily with, but would never think of getting involved with.
4) Both prefer a custom-built type of automobile with plenty of hidden speed under the hood.
I'm sure there are more, but those jumped out at me immediately. I know Fleming was influenced by Spillane, and you can see it. Fleming is a much more eloquent writer and his descriptions and sweep and dialogue are much more refined than Spillane, but it's interesting comparing the styles and various routines.
Over the last week I've been laid up with a bad chest cold, so I downloaded and read the first four Mike Hammer novels by Mickey Spillane on my Kindle. I found some interesting similarities.
1) The go-to meal for both, night or day, is scrambled eggs and black coffee.
2) Both do the scalding hot/ice cold shower routine.
3) Both have extremely attractive secretaries who they flirt heavily with, but would never think of getting involved with.
4) Both prefer a custom-built type of automobile with plenty of hidden speed under the hood.
I'm sure there are more, but those jumped out at me immediately. I know Fleming was influenced by Spillane, and you can see it. Fleming is a much more eloquent writer and his descriptions and sweep and dialogue are much more refined than Spillane, but it's interesting comparing the styles and various routines.
Comments
Although I also remember reading that Fleming liked the Spillane books,
and many critics pointed out that Fleming wrote in an American style.
I think many writers are influenced by other writers, I see similarities
With Dirk Pitt and Bond, he also has a love of " special " cars and wears
a particular watch etc.