Right then... what Fleming titles?
Christmas Tounes
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The only Bond book I've read is Dr.No, about 6 years ago and I thought it was great, one of the best books I've ever read (I haven't read many books though 
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I'm now looking to get back into it, so I need recommendations of the best Fleming titles to pick next (I'm not really interested in Non-Fleming titles). It'd be ideal if they were exiting, and not too long. Many thanks, Christmas Tounes
).I'm now looking to get back into it, so I need recommendations of the best Fleming titles to pick next (I'm not really interested in Non-Fleming titles). It'd be ideal if they were exiting, and not too long. Many thanks, Christmas Tounes
1. Goldeneye 2. OHMSS 3. Goldfinger 4. TND 5. Octopussy 6. FYEO
7. LALD 8. TWINE 9. Skyfall 10. AVTAK 11. CR 12. TLD 13. YOLT
14. TMWTGG 15. Moonraker 16. TSWLM 17. Thunderball 18. FRWL
19. Dr. No 20. DAF 21. LTK 22. DAD 23. QoS 24. Spectre 25. NTTD
7. LALD 8. TWINE 9. Skyfall 10. AVTAK 11. CR 12. TLD 13. YOLT
14. TMWTGG 15. Moonraker 16. TSWLM 17. Thunderball 18. FRWL
19. Dr. No 20. DAF 21. LTK 22. DAD 23. QoS 24. Spectre 25. NTTD
Comments
I always recommend FRWL as it is very similar to the movie and you will get a great sense of location, flavour of the time and fantastic characterisations.
However, you can't go far wrong with re-reading DrNo or the first Jamaica novel LALD, which are both exciting tales.
For a quick read, CR is very taut, it's a solid introduction to Bond and doesn't dwell much on anyone's psyche.
Not everyone likes them, but the short stories in FYEO and a lesser extent OP are interesting and also a very easy read, though none of them IMO have the true "007" feel.
Good luck reading,let us know what you think.
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FRWL immediately precedes Dr No.
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-Moonraker - the card game alone makes it worth reading.
-From Russia with Love
-For Your Eyes Only
-On Her Majesty's Secret Service
But I'll suggest that you read them in strict release order.
I second that, amongst popular belief the books do continue both in a follow up/ recognition of the previous mission/ story and in bonds character development.
it is the only way to read them effectively inmo, and the fourteen novels may be daunting but really savour them because you can only read them once with all of flemings brilliant twist, turns and suspense that just aren't present the second time-round.
but, i do suggest that you do re-read them to pick up on little tidbits you may have missed and to really have a relaxed read, that is timeless. -{
~ Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
When I read Andrew Lycett's superb biography of Fleming "The Man Behind James Bond", I was interested to learn that the response to TSWLM was lukewarm at best when it was first published. However, although it is unquestionably different and actually unique in its style and I can understand why some were disappointed, I thoroughly enjoyed it for what it was. I very much doubt I would have appreciated it as much if I had just randomly read it or started my Fleming exploration with it.
So yes, go for the lot. Casino Royale really is the best place to start any way and is excellent in its own right, so start there and then keep going...in proper order!
~ Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
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