"One more question to start things off: This was the first James Bond novel, and Ian Fleming's first novel. What do you think of it? Is it a timeless classic? Do you recognize "James Bond" in it? Would you have suspected that it would have spawned a series of books, much less one of the greatest film-series of all time?

Along with the discussion points of these crucial final chapters, give us your thoughts."

"I think its amazing, and so far my favorite of the ones I have read. Yes, its a timeless classic and was a good starting point to the series. Great book."

"What about the book didn't you expect? Did you read the books or watch the films first? What elements from the films were you expecting to see in the books?"

"Well, as I read some of the others, specifically Doctor No, I was completely bored. Nothing happened. Bond wouldnt shut up about Honey and that was basically the whole book. Whereas in Casino Royale, for me, it was nonstop action. The bombers, the cane gun, the tension of the card game of what card was to be layed down. And of course the the torture scene. Then, the mysterious eye-patch man (though i saw the movie, so i knew who he was) appears creating supsense and mystery. And the very last line "Yes, I said was. the bitch is dead"

And although I did already see the movie first, so I was aware what was to happen, it was still somewhat mysterious with the question who was SMERSH? and others. It kept you guessing I thought.

The book kept me on the edge of my seat, kept me interested. And I think it was that way because Fleming was starting fresh, not having anything to compare it to, not having to make it good enough for the audience because it was the first one and he had no idea it would become famous. He just wrote what came to him.

The action, for me, never stopped. Thats why I think its amazing."

"Yes, Craig is defintely the "Book Bond" I can picture him acting it out as I read. Moore not once has come up in my mind as I read lol."

"Well, it gets a bit boring to explain himself away every time, but:

His seducing of Solange for information

When he tells Vesper why he registers as "James Bond"

When he tells Vesper why he deliberately lost a hand for the "tell."

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