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Diamonds are being smuggled from Africa through to the American Mafia. Who do you call in to smash this nefarious ring? James Bond, naturally.
Yes, somehow James Bond is called upon to do what the FBI and the CIA are apparently unwilling (or unable) to do. Of course, in this modern age of witnessing just how little the federal government can accomplish (and accomplish well), it is really no surprise the James Bond can, singlehandedly, do more than any agency of the American government can do. Ian ...more
Yes, somehow James Bond is called upon to do what the FBI and the CIA are apparently unwilling (or unable) to do. Of course, in this modern age of witnessing just how little the federal government can accomplish (and accomplish well), it is really no surprise the James Bond can, singlehandedly, do more than any agency of the American government can do. Ian ...more
James Bond vs the US Mafia of the 1960s. This book exhibits Bond's intellect and deductive reasoning skills and puts them against the brawn of the mafia. One of the reasons I like Ian Fleming's novels is because it is sort of a time warp back 50 years. This book is a great example of this.
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I like Diamonds Are Forever better than Moonraker, but I still don't think much of Fleming's ability as a writer, even a thriller/spy writer. Of course I'll keep reading, though...but I'm looking forward to the John Gardner Bond books.
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Good movie and interesting story...James Bond and his gadgets!
Oct 21, 2013
Jeffrey Westhoff
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