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Publication Date: 29 May 2008 | Series: James Bond

Thunderball is the ninth of Ian Fleming’s James Bond thrillers and sees the British Agent in the Caribbean searching for a stolen deadly weapon …

When a stranger arrives in the Bahamas, the locals barely turn their heads, seeing another ex-pat with money to burn at the casino tables. But James Bond has more than money on his mind; he’s got less than a week to find two stolen atom bombs hidden among the coral reefs. While acting the playboy, Bond meets Domino, sultry plaything of secretive treasure hunter Emilio Largo. In getting close to this Italian girl, Bond hopes to learn more about Largo’s hidden operation …

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  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: PENGUIN 007 (29 May 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0718153928
  • ISBN-13: 978-0718153922
  • Product Dimensions: 14.4 x 3.2 x 22.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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Mr Fleming's licensed assassin is in good form … Few men can have been able to mix business with pleasure so successfully as Bond (The Times Literary Supplement )

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There is only one Bond. Enjoy these intoxicating spy novels in stylish Vintage Classics editions. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A surprisingly cinematic Bond novel, lacking some of the usual flair 12 Feb 2012
By J. R. Johnson-Rollings
Format:Paperback
Of all the James Bond books, this one feels the most cinematic, though I do wonder whether my knowledge that the novel is based on an idea for a film influences me in feeling this. When two British atomic weapons go missing, M puts everyone on alert, and sends Bond on a mission to the Bahamas to track them down.

Thunderball seems to be different from the earlier books. Bond feels slightly less rough around the edges - he's mellowed perhaps? His over-opinionated ways are much lessened, and he comes across even as slightly vulnerable. The other characters are the opposite. Whereas before there was in depth background about Goldfinger, Rosa Klebb, Dr No and so on, in this book Largo seems to be nothing more than a puppet. Blofeld gets the rich detailed treatment in an early chapter, but is promptly ignored from then on, making Bond's battle with Largo feel rather perfunctory and impersonal.

The detail of the settings is also sparser than before. In earlier books the reader is treated to long descriptions about the different winds, visits to Harlem, casinos, cars and so on, all of which are missing from this book. Instead, the focus seems to be on action and actual investigation - it would be fair to say this is almost the first novel in which Bond has actually had to do some proper spying. It is written as if for the screen and not the page.

I would go as far as to say that the opening is probably my favourite section of the book. This is the part in which Bond is himself and has his usual foibles. It's the part that gives Blofeld such a brilliant background - setting up an ambitious idea on Fleming's part to have an enemy that could feature in several novels.... Read more ›
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One Of Ian Fleming's Best 28 April 2004
By Mr. C. Watson
Format:Paperback
Thunderball was the 9th James Bond book by Ian Fleming and it is one ofhis best 007 books.
The story sees secret agent James Bond 007 being sent to try and recovertwo atomic bombs that have been hijacked by the terrorist organisationSPECTRE, lead by their ruthless leader Ernst Stavro Blofeld, who has giventhe UK government 7 days to pay SPECTRE a ransom of £100,000,000 or thebombs will be detonated in two unspecified but high profile locations inthe US or UK. Whilst investigating in the Bahamas 007 meets Domino Petachia girl who is the lover of a millionaire explorer Emilio Largo who is inthe Bahamas with a group of businessmen with the intention of treasurehunting from his luxury yacht the Disco Volante. Bond becomes suspiciousof Largo and is convinced that Largo has stolen the bombs and is stowingthem on board his yacht and is using the treasure hunt as a cover to avoidarousing suspicion, but trying to convince the government and 007's boss"M" that there is a case for action proves difficult so Bond and CIA agentFelix Leiter must use their own with and recover the bombs before timeruns out.
This book sets a very fast pace early on and is a very engaging novelwhich leaves you wanting to turn to the next page quickly and it is a verysharp piece of work by one of the best thriller writers in history.
If, like me, you have seen the 1967 film version of this book it will helpyou to understand the plot and create a better picture in your mind of thestory that is taking place.
Even if you are not a Bond fan but enjoy a good thriller novel then thisis definitely worth a read.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Thunderball: Ian Fleming, unabridged reading by Jason Isaacs - Thunderingly good adventure for Bond 4 Jun 2013
By Victor HALL OF FAME TOP 10 REVIEWER
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First published in 1961, Thunderball is the ninth print outing (and the eighth full length novel) for Ian Fleming's superspy, James Bond. It's an absolutely cracking read, and my favourite of the series following Moonraker.

The book starts off with Bond sent to health farm by M. While there he runs into a certain Count Lippe, and as a result unwittingly incommodes the plans of a major new crime syndicate, SPECTRE. Not long after a couple of nuclear missiles are hijacked, and Bond is on his way to the Bahamas following up what seems to be a slender lead, but one that soon turns into a certainty and Bond is in a race against time to get the missiles back before a major city is wiped out.

This is a great read, with Fleming's trademark action set pieces, superbly colourful scene setting prose and larger than life villains. This is the first of the trilogy of books featuring Blofeld, though Bond doesn't actually come face to face with him here. Opening with a great description of the mother of all hang-overs (Fleming writing from experience) Fleming never really lets up with his great descriptive prose, managing to make every detail clear in the minds eye, making every location and character come to life. Right through to the final underwater battle you feel totally immersed in the action.

Another mark in favour of this excellent book is the slightly vulnerable depiction of Bond. Not quite the self confident impervious hero of earlier books (and of the big screen), this Bond has the occasional bout of self doubt, making him seem more human than before.

It's a thrilling read from a master of the form.... Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 stars Dated, but still a good yarn
Seems a little bit dated now (RAF bombers no longer have the nuclear deterrent) and not very PC. But still a good yarn.
Published 5 months ago by Mike Mackrell
1.0 out of 5 stars Shoddy paper cover and bad quality spine.
Great book, shame about the cheap shoddy paper cover.

Was hoping that the cover would be the same as the preview, but it is just a thin paper cover. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Sagacity
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Some time ago I decided to read, or in some cases re-read, all of Ian Fleming's original James Bond novels in the order in which they were published. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2010 by C. Green
3.0 out of 5 stars Didn't leave me shaken OR stirred
The ninth of the classic James Bond novels, I was looking forward to this one after being completely gripped by 'Moonraker' and 'Live and Let Die' when I read them a few years ago. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2010 by Miss E. Potten
3.0 out of 5 stars Solid if below average Bond book
The ninth Bond book is a good solid adventure yarn, and a welcome return after the unusual departure into short stories that was For Your Eyes only. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2008 by Greshon
4.0 out of 5 stars Underwater thrills and spooks
As with the other Bond books I have read this book also surpasses a very good film version. Some of the writing is brilliant - the description of underwater wildlife and... Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2008 by Cribyn
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best!
I've read 5 books about Bond (4 by Fleming), and this is absolutely the best! It contains tense, action & romance. Everything we want in a Bond-book! Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent start to the SPECTRE trilogy
Having read all but the 3 SPECTRE novels I began this book with high expectations. I was not disappointed. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars Fleming at his best!
This is not one of the best Bond-books... this is the best! I own my copy about ten years; i did read it four times in this period. Read more
Published on 1 April 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars Thunderball, Ian Fleming
This book has it all - beautiful girls, exotic locations and enough detail for every aspiring secret agent. One of the all-time greatest bond books.
Published on 9 Nov 1999
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