![]() This is a Bond who is clearly recognisable as that taken from Fleming’s own books. It is the perfect balance between the two that makes ‘ Solo such an enjoyable read. ![]() William Boyd’s Solo reverts back to Fleming’s original timeline and continues the story of that Bond, but is this a reflection of the past or today? Ian Fleming may have had the imagination to create Bond, but since Casino Royale rolled onto the scene Bond has been a changing man who mimics the times he currently finds himself in. Like Sherlock Holmes, Alice, or even the characters from the Bible, James Bond is no longer just the property of its original author. Going solo is frowned upon by MI6, but it is what Bond will need to do to get the revenge he so wants to achieve. ![]() Summary: When Bond finds himself midst a Civil War with the task of ending it by any means necessary, he is made to question what his role truly is. ![]()
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