Though Bond is used to finding women and trouble on the job, perhaps this is the first time they found him first. How in the world will he survive this one?


As much as I love James Bond, the novels were beginning to become slightly monotonous. Not so much that I'd stop reading per say, but I was certainly starting to read this series with less enthusiasm. This installment was like a breath of fresh air!

Bond seems more human in this story. He makes some mistakes, including some that I felt could have been avoided with some basic inferential senses. I know that Bond is famous because of his flawless ability to get the job done, but it's kind of nice to have a reminder that even the best are human and make mistakes as well.

I also liked the insight of the U.S.S.R. government that the opening gives the reader. You get to step into the shoes of the bad guys in this book and really take in both sides of the story. It was a great addition as well to be able to watch the plot be taken to Bond by surprise, rather than happen during a standard mission given to Bond by M.

Overall, a great addition to the series, and one of my favorites. Stay tuned for more 007 reviews in the future!