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Diamonds are Forever: James Bond 007 (Vintage Classics) [Paperback]

Ian Fleming (Author)
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Publication Date: 6 Sep 2012 | Series: Vintage Classics

'The twentieth century looked out at him from the piece of newsprint and bared its teeth in a sneer'

From the diamond mines of Sierra Leone to the jewellers of Hatton Garden, from race track to casino... Bond must infiltrate and destroy the criminal network of the Spangled Mob in Fleming's fourth 007 adventure.

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage Classics (6 Sep 2012)
  • Language: Unknown
  • ISBN-10: 0099576880
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099576884
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 9,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The remarkable thing about this book is that it is written by an Englishman. The scene is almost entirely American and it rings true to an American. I am unaware of any other writer who has accomplished this (Raymond Chandler )

James Bond is one of the most cunningly synthesized heroes in crime fiction (Observer )

A brilliant story that maintains the promise of an extremely clever introduction (Manchester Evening News )

Once again Ian Fleming has brought it off (Birmingham Post )

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There is only one Bond. Enjoy these intoxicating spy novels in stylish Vintage Classics editions.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Diamonds are Forever: Ian Fleming - A decent adventure, but lacking a little sparkle. 19 Nov 2012
By Victor HALL OF FAME TOP 50 REVIEWER
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Published in 1956, this is the fourth outing in print for Ian Fleming's spy James Bond. Here Bond is sent out to follow a diamond smuggling pipeline and to close it down. Inserted into the pipeline undercover, he has to deal with ruthless American Gangsters the Spangled mob, working his way through various scrapes with fixed horse races, hot mud baths and runaway steam locomotives before finally getting to the brains of the operation.

It is written with all of Fleming's verve and eye for detail. The opening paragraphs are adsorbing, and the big set pieces, especially the locomotive chase, are thrilling and breathtaking. These are the real strengths of the book. However, it does have a weakness in that the plot really isn't up to much, and the villains are less than impressive. Fleming tries to talk them up, but there is never really any feeling of threat or danger. And the plot does have a few holes in it. In all, these weaknesses are overcome by the strength of Fleming's writing. Even with unimpressive villains and a weak plot it is still an exciting read. Fleming had a real flair for adding in little descriptive touches that really build a vivid image in the mind's eye and transport the reader to the scene, I always find it adsorbing. On balance, 3 stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Where have you been all my life? 23 Feb 2013
By Anidroc
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What a thriller should be...taut, quick, slightly unbelievable...but brilliant...In my old age I've got into Bond and I've started with the original work. I cannot recommend this work enough. Absolutely of it's time bearing no relation to the comedy Bond of Roger Moore....read all Fleming's Bond books, they are great entertainment and a snapshot of a long gone time.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Book Review 17 Feb 2013
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Bought for a 12 year old who had it on his wish list. Cover is rather boring, but no doubt the story is the same.
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