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Nov 15, 2009
Mike (the Paladin)
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I was torn again here. 3 or 4? This novel has it's almost silly moments but mostly it's far more "adult" in it's themes. It's more violent, and the sex is a little more "there" than the ones that went before. While there isn't any real overt sex in the bond books despite their rep, the theme in this one ups the stakes a bit. (view spoiler)
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The plot of Goldfinger is excellent and has many challenges that Bond must puzzle his way out of. Goldfinger himself is one of the most interesting Bond villains so far.
Having said that, I also think that the movie version is the only one so far that improves on the book. The ending is much cleaner in the movie and improves on some minor plot details.
Like all Bond books, this one contains sexism and, in this book, some racism against Asians. This is also the first book with gay characters and th ...more
Having said that, I also think that the movie version is the only one so far that improves on the book. The ending is much cleaner in the movie and improves on some minor plot details.
Like all Bond books, this one contains sexism and, in this book, some racism against Asians. This is also the first book with gay characters and th ...more
His writing is better than the movies that he inspired
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Sam Stone
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