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Title: If you like Fleming, give Benson a pass
Review: How did Raymond Benson convince a publisher to print this garbage? This, in every sense, is a poorly written novel. The writing reminds me of a very earnest 10th-grader. This books' title character bears NO relationship to the James Bond created by Ian Fleming. I realize that the James Bond films have influnced millions of readers. Fine. That, however, is no excuse for a story that reads like a (bad) action-movie screenplay. Mr. Benson has created a poorly realized, Americanized Bond that has nothing in common with the original character.I could keep going, but the review only allows 1000 words. In short: This book is a pathetic attempt to capitalize on the James Bond franchise. Read Fleming. Or watch one of the movies, but don't waste your time on this book.
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