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Title: Quantum of Solace: The Complete James Bond Short Stories (James Bond 007)
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Author: Ian Fleming
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Review of Quantum of Solace: The Complete James Bond Short Stories (James Bond 007)

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Comments for Quantum of Solace: The Complete James Bond Short Stories (James Bond 007)

• Posted on 2009-07-20
  Excellent Collection
  
  This a fabulous collection of James Bond short stories. The book has the action, adventure and cunning of all the full-lenght James Bond novels, but the finest feature of these short stories is their unique and enlightening glimpse of Bond himself. Perhaps the best short story is the namesake of thye collection: Quantum of Solace keeps readers interested with no action whatsoever.
  
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• Posted on 2009-06-27
  Is Bond like this in the movies?
  
  I've never seen any of the Bond movies or read any of the Bond books. Still, like most people, I've always been bombarded with the impression of Bond as a tough, suave guy who is always involved in action-packed situations. But in half of these stories he doesn't even hold a gun. He either attends a jewelry auction, or searches for endangered fish, or just listens to other people talk about their marriages. He sympathizes with Castro, protects aquatic life, and refuses to kill the pretty girl he was told to assassinate. So he's definitely more of a bleeding heart than our cultural stereotype of him would suggest.
  
  Yes, I admit, I was disappointed to see Bond as a much "weaker" individual than I previously imagined. But the stories in this collection do a good job of depicting the inner struggles of Bond's humanity, and humanity in general, which I'm sure the films bother to touch on. The Quantum of Solace story in particular is quite deep. The writing is so well done that it's enough to make you forget that Bond is extremely far removed from the main character in two of the stories and only plays a bit part. A word of warning - readers who don't have much interest in the inner workings of covert operations will find sections that drag.
  
  There are several overly-gruesome death scenes in the stories (very few caused by Bond) that should entertain fans looking for action. I personally could have done without them. I guess spy novels just aren't for me.
  
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• Posted on 2009-02-01
  very very good short stories
  
  Ian Fleming wrote in a style that other authors can not seem to match. His James Bond books are very unique. These are escape stories but at least they are plausible.The service was quick and the book was in good condition.
  
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• Posted on 2009-01-09
  Review of Quantum of Solace
  
  Quantum of Solace: The Complete James Bond Short Stories is the new collection of James Bond short stories, written by Ian Fleming, and Quantum of Solace is the name of one of the short stories contained therein. This collection is the first time all nine of Ian Fleming's James Bond short stories have appeared in one volume together. Also, their publication coincides with the upcoming new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, starring Daniel Craig.
  
  Interestingly, the film Quantum of Solace is not based on the short story of the same name. Nevertheless, these short stories offer glimpses into James Bond and the sorts of adventures he undertakes not available from the longer novels. In fact, one of the most compelling stories in the collection, Quantum of Solace, is just a conversation between James Bond and the Governor of the Bahamas---this story alone is worth the purchase price of the collection.
  
  The entire list of short stories is:
  
  "From a View to a Kill"
  "For Your Eyes Only"
  "Quantum of Solace"
  "Risico"
  "The Hildebrand Rarity"
  "Octopussy"
  "The Property of a Lady"
  "The Living Daylights"
  "007 in New York"
  
  Cheers.
  
  (review by Kendall Giles)
  
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• Posted on 2008-11-24
  Quantum Of Solace
  
  This is a wonderful addtion to my James Bond collection. These complete short stories of Ian Flemings are great! Worth every penny! Every true Bond fan should read all nine of them.... because we know that no one can do it better than James Bond!
  
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