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

'The first shot had been fired. There would be others. And whose finger was on the trigger? Who had got him so accurately in their sights?'

Crab Key island is desolate and remote. So why is Dr No defending it so ruthlessly? Only Bond can uncover the truth, in Fleming's sixth 007 adventure.

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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage Classics (6 Sep 2012)
  • Language: Unknown
  • ISBN-10: 0099576929
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099576921
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"The purest Fleming. the most artfully bold, dizzyingly poised thriller of the decade" (New York Herald Tribune, 1958 )

"Masterful.beautifully written" (Raymond Chandler )

"Fleming, by reason of his plausibility, sense of pace, brilliant descriptive powers and superb imagination, provides sheer entertainment" (Spectator )

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There is only one Bond. Enjoy these intoxicating spy novels in stylish Vintage Classics editions.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dr No: Ian Fleming - A relaxing holiday in the sun for Bond, James Bond... Contains some spoilers. 16 Oct 2012
By Victor HALL OF FAME TOP 10 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
Dr No is the sixth appearance in print for Ian Fleming's James Bond. Originally published in 1958 it is very much of it's time in certain attitudes and the dangers facing the world, but it is a ripping yarn that holds up well still today.

Following the near fatal events of `From Russia With Love', and Bond's extended convalescence, he is sent by M to Jamaica on what should be an easy case to ease Bond back into the groove. A relaxing holiday in the sun as M puts it. Two operatives, the local station chief and his secretary, have mysteriously disappeared. Bond is sent to find out what happened to them, and to look into the sudden reduction in numbers of a rare bird, the roseate spoonbill, on nearby Crab Key. What looks like a simple matter, well below his abilities, quickly turns into something more sinister, and eventually leads Bond into a struggle that pushes him right to the limits of his physical and mental endurance. Every step of the way is a trial for Bond, and from the moment he sets foot in Jamaica he has to be on the top of his game to avoid ending up dead, and to protect those around him.

It's a thrilling book, and once again Fleming writes with bags of atmosphere. You can picture the syrupy glow of the sun in Jamaica, hear the birds in the trees, feel every ounce of terror and pain inflicted on the characters. There are several bravura sequences, which are totally and utterly gripping; Bond's encounter with a deadly centipede, and his fight for survival in Dr No's lair are nailbiting and exhausting examples. Added to which is Fleming's ability to relate mundane matters in an interesting way - the guano industry is central to the book, and Fleming makes his essential description of this most uninteresting sounding subject both informative and enthralling.... Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dr No: Ian Fleming - A relaxing holiday in the sun for Bond, James Bond... 16 Oct 2012
By Victor HALL OF FAME TOP 10 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
Dr No is the sixth appearance in print for Ian Fleming's James Bond. Originally published in 1958 it is very much of it's time in certain attitudes and the dangers facing the world, but it is a ripping yarn that holds up well still today.

Following the near fatal events of `From Russia With Love', and Bond's extended convalescence, he is sent by M to Jamaica on what should be an easy case to ease Bond back into the groove. A relaxing holiday in the sun as M puts it. Two operatives, the local station chief and his secretary, have mysteriously disappeared. Bond is sent to find out what happened to them, and to look into the sudden reduction in numbers of a rare bird, the roseate spoonbill, on nearby Crab Key. What looks like a simple matter, well below his abilities, quickly turns into something more sinister, and eventually leads Bond into a struggle that pushes him right to the limits of his physical and mental endurance. Every step of the way is a trial for Bond, and from the moment he sets foot in Jamaica he has to be on the top of his game to avoid ending up dead, and to protect those around him.

It's a thrilling book, and once again Fleming writes with bags of atmosphere. You can picture the syrupy glow of the sun in Jamaica, hear the birds in the trees, feel every ounce of terror and pain inflicted on the characters. There are several bravura sequences, which are totally and utterly gripping; Bond's encounter with a deadly centipede, and his fight for survival in Dr No's lair are nailbiting and exhausting examples. Added to which is Fleming's ability to relate mundane matters in an interesting way - the guano industry is central to the book, and Fleming makes his essential description of this most uninteresting sounding subject both informative and enthralling.... Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 stars A+ 4 Sep 2012
By DJTroon
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What can I say? Original story, much better than the film. A great read, glad it's been re-printed! Now I can also own a copy of history.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Groundbreaking 21 Nov 2012
By Alain
Format:Kindle Edition
I don't understand why this only has 2 reviews!!! This is the classic Bond book and perfect in just about every way. The paranoia of the time is well captured and the bad guy is truly bad. This was before Roger Moore perverted the image of Bond and remember it's stirred not shaken and not the other way round as in the movies!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book 29 May 2013
By Jeremy Stewart
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This was a great read. Not seen the film so I didn't know the outcome in advance like most of the rest of the books. As usual Fleming paints great pictures in our heads of Bond's lifestyle and activities. Maybe it's the recent movies but I always see Bond as Daniel Craig, the best Bond of all in my opinion.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Best Bond book 2 May 2013
By Kenrick
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If you've seen the film - who hasn't - this book is probably closest to all the subsequent films that ended up on screen. And the book is as good as the film if not better.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Well worth reading 21 April 2013
By Mark Maffey
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Having watched the film, and read other James Bond books at an early age, I wasn't sure what to expect. It was certainly worth reading, more from an interesting historical perspective, to evidence just how much social mores and innate prejudices have changed over time. I wasn't gripped by the story though - or by the wrting style, as much as I would have hoped.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read 17 April 2013
By P. A. Kenyon
Format:Kindle Edition
This book is great, But dont expect to read a book that is the same as the film, But it's a great read and it's a classic !!!!!!
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