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Quantum of Solace: The Complete James Bond Short Stories

Ian Fleming
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Quantum of Solace: The Complete James Bond Short Stories

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2008

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Ian Fleming

Quantum of Solace: The Complete James Bond Short Stories

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

279

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Various • 1950s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Quantum of Solace: The Complete James Bond Short Stories is a collection by Ian Fleming featuring various adventures of James Bond. The book includes "Quantum of Solace," "From a View to a Kill," "For Your Eyes Only," "Risico," "The Hildebrand Rarity," "Octopussy," and "The Living Daylights," offering glimpses into the complex world of espionage and Bond’s unique character.

Suspenseful

Gritty

Adventurous

Mysterious

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,528 ratings

64%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Quantum of Solace: The Complete James Bond Short Stories by Ian Fleming offers a captivating dive into Bond's world. Readers appreciate its rich storytelling and character depth. However, some find the plots uneven and dated. The collection is praised for showcasing Fleming's storytelling prowess, appealing to Bond aficionados and casual readers alike.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Quantum of Solace: The Complete James Bond Short Stories?

Fans of classic espionage tales with a taste for high-stakes drama and keen character analysis, akin to those who enjoy John le Carré's Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy or Eric Ambler’s The Mask of Dimitrios, will relish Ian Fleming's Quantum of Solace: The Complete James Bond Short Stories, immersing in discreet missions and Bond's nuanced psyche.

4.2

3,528 ratings

64%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

279

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Various • 1950s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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