Devil May Care (The New James Bond Novel ) Summary and Reviews

Devil May Care (The New James Bond Novel )
by Sebastian Faulks

Devil May Care (The New James Bond Novel )
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Author: Sebastian Faulks
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-05-28
ISBN: 0385524285
Number of pages: 278
Publisher: Doubleday
Product features:
  • Black hardcopy with red jacket and black and white lettering
  • 277 pages

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Book Review: "Come in, 007. It's good to see you back."
Summary: 4 Stars

Ian Fleming's immortal spy has continued to thrill us since the author's death in 1964, in the famous film series and in "tribute" novels by a succession of writers, notably the late John Gardner. For the 100th anniversary of Fleming's birth, his estate commissioned noted British author Sebastian Faulks to take up where Fleming left off. And that is precisely what he's done--DEVIL MAY CARE is set in the 1960s, right after the events of Fleming's final works.

The plot is just what I hoped it would be: Bond is saving the world from a nefarious villain, with action and girls and martinis, not to mention "M" and Moneypenny. There are even a few nifty hindsight jokes thrown in for the benefit of readers in 2008. More than any previous "tribute" novels, this one is scrupulously faithful to the style and intent of the original artist. And that's as it should be--after all, this is supposed to be a celebration of Fleming himself.

I'm glad they found a writer of this caliber to carry on the Bond tradition. I hope Faulks intends to continue the series, but I suspect that will depend on how DEVIL MAY CARE is received by the critics and the public. But if you're a lifelong 007 fan like me, you'll feel compelled to read this one. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Recommended.

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