Favourite Bond Novel?

James SuzukiJames Suzuki New ZealandPosts: 2,406MI6 Agent
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I haven't seen this thread posted yet. Just read Dr.No and it is defiantly my favourite Bond novel, what's yours?
“The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning. "
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming

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  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
    Moonraker - first read and still be best! Fleming at his finest in terms of plot and characterisation. -{
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • James SuzukiJames Suzuki New ZealandPosts: 2,406MI6 Agent
    Ha ha, Moonraker was my first read, It'sand my first Bond novel to land on my shelf.a good read, though a bit slow in places, in 3rd place onmy list below FRWL and DN
    “The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning. "
    -Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
  • 00-Agent00-Agent CaliforniaPosts: 453MI6 Agent
    Moonraker is my favorite book. I also really enjoyed Casino Royale. I read all the novels after watching their corresponding films except Casino Royale and I think the fact that these two were not spoiled by watching the films first made them more enjoyable. For those who have not read the books, Moonraker the movie and Moonraker the novel are nothing alike IMO.
    "A blunt instrument wielded by a Government department. Hard, ruthless, sardonic, fatalistic. He likes gambling, golf, fast motor cars. All his movements are relaxed and economical". Ian Fleming
  • James SuzukiJames Suzuki New ZealandPosts: 2,406MI6 Agent
    I think we can all decide that Fleming Bond books are far superior then the other Bond novels.
    “The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning. "
    -Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Moonraker is one of my favourites but my Number one is
    OHMSS, love the novel and the movie.
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  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,320MI6 Agent
    Im up to Goldfinger (halfway)

    Must say Moonraker was a great read as well as FRWL.

    Dr No was a bit of a bore for me.

    Looking forward to OHMSS and Thunderball!!
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  • James SuzukiJames Suzuki New ZealandPosts: 2,406MI6 Agent
    Thunderball next for me, I am just reading FYEO
    “The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning. "
    -Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
  • hacketthackett Odds change the numbers remainPosts: 197MI6 Agent
    On Her Majesty's Sectret Service

    Without doubt
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  • DEFIANT 74205DEFIANT 74205 Perth, AustraliaPosts: 1,881MI6 Agent
    I agree with those who nominated Moonraker. It's nothing like the film. Moonraker was an absolutely thrilling read. I love it. I rate it as the best of Fleming's James Bond novels.

    Then there's From Russia With Love, Thunderball, Casino Royale ... all brilliant. There weren't that many Fleming novels that were 'bad' as such, but I didn't enjoy Diamonds Are Forever or Goldfinger as much as I enjoyed the others.
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  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,761Chief of Staff
    hackett wrote:
    On Her Majesty's Sectret Service

    Without doubt

    Agree 100% -{
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  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
    I like all those Moonraker top picks - great minds think alike!
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • Polar Bear 0007Polar Bear 0007 CanadaPosts: 129MI6 Agent
    Dr. No is by far number one for me.

    Moonraker, Live and Let Die, Goldfinger, Thunderball and Man with the golden gun are my other favorite's.
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  • BunsenPPKBunsenPPK Sydney, AustraliaPosts: 77MI6 Agent
    Like many others, Dr. No is my favourite (of the few I've read), I finished Thunderball a while ago, but became bored in some parts :# . Goldfinger is very good, the film is also one of my top choices. :)
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