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Title: An Englishman in the Far East
Review: Fleming's tale of James Bond's search for vengance is a fascinating journey into Japan's past and (early Sixties) present. There is some remarkable detail in this book about the history of the Ninjas. In fact this book is may be the first popular introduction of the Ninjas to the West.In addition, there is an exceptional section detailing the history of the Kamikaze pilots and the damage they inflicted during the Second World War in the Pacific. Fleming's background as a journalist and later a Naval Intelligence officer in the war provided him with the ability to provide a colorful perspective.The writing is crisp and fast-paced, as in most of the Bond books. Some people may find asppects of the ending somewhat disappointing, but I found Bond's psychological journey through this story to be intriguing.
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