“One thing Q would never admit: he quite liked those spicy, over-the-top stories. Bond was an insufferable egotist with a habit of shooting people in the face. Reluctant to drag them to court or, God forbid, sit them down for tea and a chat. But at least he lived life to the fullest.” (Vaseem Khan – Q. A Particle of Fear) I don’t like Mr. Fleming’s Bond books. Sure, Fleming was a respected author. His style can feel a bit archaic at times, and his books are rich in detail, with a psychological weight to them. They’re darker, more brutal…

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