After seeing almost all the Bond movies I decided to give the books a try. I went with an audio since I was traveling, and I do remember most of the movie that is based on the book. Bond is a bit cold most of the book but does warm to Vespa even as he states that he doesn’t care for female agents and when something happens to her he is a mix of irritated and concerned for her. Bond escapes from Le Chiffre with the help of an outside agency and the help is revealed by the end of the book. He isn’t as likeable on the page as he is in the movies. I might give them one more chance if I’m looking for something to listen to in the car on a long trip.

