For Your Eyes Only

by Ian Fleming
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Good Books rating 4.0
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  • ID: 9064
  • Added: 2025-12-23
  • Updated: 2025-12-31
  • ISBN: 9780099576945
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2012-01-01
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 3

In 'For Your Eyes Only,' James Bond is summoned by M to handle a delicate matter involving the murder of an elderly couple in the Caribbean. The killers are likely to evade justice through a complex network of international politics. Bond, known for his unique brand of rough justice, is the perfect agent for the job. As he delves deeper into the case, he realizes he's not the only one on the hunt, and the distinction between revenge and justice becomes increasingly unclear. /n/n This collection also includes the stories that inspired the films 'Quantum of Solace' and 'From a View to a Kill.' Bond's timeless appeal as a hero is highlighted, making this a must-read for fans of the iconic spy.

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Goodreads · 2025-12-23
brilliant 4.50

This collection is considered one of the best things Ian Fleming has ever written, with each story being superb in its own way. It's a sublime piece of writing, though it's a departure from the typical Bond adventures.

The reviewer on Goodreads praised 'For Your Eyes Only' as one of the best things Ian Fleming has ever written. They highlighted the superb quality of each story, noting that the collection is a sublime piece of writing. While it may be a departure from the typical Bond adventures, the reviewer appreciated the unique and engaging nature of the short stories. The collection is seen as a standout in Fleming's body of work, offering a fresh and enjoyable reading experience.

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    It's a sublime piece of writing, & although a long way from the world of Bond it's one of the best things that Ian Fleming (or indeed anyone) has ever written.

    This book by Ian Fleming is actually Five James Bond short stories.

    They are superb each in their own way.

Retromash · 2023-02-21
enjoyable 4.00

The collection of short stories in this book feels like a series of fleshed-out cold opens, which makes for an enjoyable read. The stories are engaging and well-crafted, each standing on its own.

This reviewer found the collection of short stories in 'For Your Eyes Only' to be quite enjoyable. They likened the stories to the cold opens in Bond movies, which are typically brief but engaging. Each story is well-crafted and stands on its own, making it a great read for fans of the genre. The reviewer appreciated the variety and the way each story was unique, yet tied together by the common theme of James Bond.

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    But actually I really enjoyed these.

    We get a lot of cold opens in the Bond movies, and this kind of felt like a collection of fleshed out cold opens.

    Each story is superb in its own way.

Less Accurate Grandmother · 2019-05-21
good 3.50

The book is enjoyed for its spare style, which is well-suited to the short story format. However, some of Fleming's novels struggle to fill a novel's worth of content.

The reviewer enjoyed 'For Your Eyes Only' for its spare style, which they found particularly suited to the short story format. They appreciated the concise and effective storytelling, which made each story engaging and satisfying. However, they noted that some of Fleming's novels struggle to fill a novel's worth of content, which is not an issue here. The collection is seen as a strong example of Fleming's ability to craft compelling short stories.

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    On the whole, I enjoyed the book.

    Fleming's spare style is suited to the short story, and some of his novels struggle to fill up a novel's worth of content.

    It's a sublime piece of writing.

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