Journal Entry 1 by molekilby from BRITHDIR, Wales United Kingdom on Monday, January 19, 2009

I bought this with a few other Bond books in an offer from The Times. This slipped through registration until now.

Synopsis:

‘A dry martini,’ Bond said. ‘In a deep champagne goblet. Three measures of Gordons, one of Vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice cold, then add a thin slice of lemon peel. Got it?’ ‘Certainly, monsieur.’ Introducing James Bond: charming, sophisticated, handsome; chillingly ruthless and very deadly. This, the first of Fleming’s tales of agent 007, finds Bond on a mission to neutralize a lethal, high-rolling Russian operative called simply ‘The Cypher’ – by ruining him at the Baccarat table and forcing his Soviet spymasters to ‘retire’ him. It seems that lady luck is taken with James – The Cypher has hit a losing streak. But some people just refuse to play by the rules and Bond’s attraction to a beautiful female agent leads him to disaster and an unexpected saviour … 

Journal Entry 2 by molekilby from BRITHDIR, Wales United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 21, 2009

A good quick read. Bond is always fast paced and pure escapism. This was the first of the Bond novels and introduces us to the character, slightly flawed, but entertaining. Some of the references in the book are a little dated (racist, sexist), but gives a flavour of attitudes at the time.

Already has a new home earmarked. 

Journal Entry 3 by molekilby at n/a, Mailed to another bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, January 31, 2009

Released 3 yrs ago (1/31/2009 UTC) at n/a, Mailed to another bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases

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For the February BCUK Extra Birthday Exchange.

Enjoy 

Journal Entry 4 by camis from Tharston, Norfolk United Kingdom on Friday, February 20, 2009

Thank you for this - looking forward to reading it when time allows! 

Journal Entry 5 by camis from Tharston, Norfolk United Kingdom on Friday, June 05, 2009

This is the first Bond book I have read, and I really enjoyed it. Yes, it is a bit dated now but that didn't detract from the story.

This will be off to Garibaldisghost from the 1001 Books VBB. 

Journal Entry 6 by camis from Tharston, Norfolk United Kingdom on Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Mailing today 

Journal Entry 7 by garibaldisghost from Nottingham, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Thursday, June 25, 2009

Safely received, ta.