You Only Live Twice
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You Only Live Twice
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Narrated by:
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Martin Jarvis
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By:
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Ian Fleming
About this listen
James Bond seems unable to function after the death of his wife. Determined to restore 007 to the effective agent he used to be, M sends him on a mission to Japan, to the mysterious ‘Castle of Death’ and into the lair of an old and terrifying enemy. For Bond and Blofeld, this will be their final encounter. Only one of them can survive.
Includes an exclusive bonus interview with Martin Jarvis.
Ian Fleming was born in London in 1908. He was educated at Eton and worked as a journalist in Moscow and a banker and stockbroker in London before becoming personal assistant to the Director of Naval Intelligence during the Second World War. He wrote his first Bond novel, Casino Royale, in 1952 at Goldeneye, his home in Jamaica. Since then James Bond has gone on to become a global phenomenon.
Martin Jarvis OBE has recorded more than 150 Just William stories for the BBC. These have become international audio bestsellers. He won the Theatre World Award for his starring role on Broadway in By Jeeves; his West End appearances include works by Ayckbourn, Frayn, Pinter and Wilde. Screen successes include everything from Stargate Atlantis, Dr Who and Numb3rs to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and the Oscar®-winning Titanic.
©1964 Ian Fleming Publications Ltd (P)2013 Ian Fleming Publications Ltd. © AudioGO Ltd, 2012. James Bond and 007 are registered trademarks of Danjaq LLC, used under licence by Ian Fleming Publications Ltd.Critic Reviews
"As damnably readable as ever." ( Daily Herald)
"Rich, wonderful stuff, Fleming at his flaming best." ( New York Times)
"Fleming doesn’t waste a word… his sense of surprise is perfect" (BBC)
"Escapism in the grand manner." ( Boston Globe)
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- Kindle Customer
- 17-10-2024
Bond comes off as a bit of a wimp
So, in itself, I understand, this is the third novel in the Blofeld trilogy, and Bond is super depressed despite being a cold killer in the earlier novels. Though appariently the Call to Adventure is meant to have remedied his problem, but the writing stays depressingly uncertain and full anxieties and uncertainties. On the other hand, Flemings Journey into Japan and interpretation of Japanese culture is interesting.
There is not much by way of thriller here, more in the last two hours, and it is a novel primarily consisting of Flemings more flowery prose. The showdown at the end seemed unearned, and lazy. Blofeld could have easily dispatched Bond at any moment when Bond was under his control.
The narrator seemed to understand the assignment, and took the uncertainty of Bond throughout the adventure, which I personally didn't enjoy as it made Bond out to be a wimp. Though, he did a good job with the Japanese accents, making the Japanese agent likeable. Otherwise, solid narration.
The third book to the Blofeld trilogy is the weakest. But worth reading as a package.
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- Ian St Leon
- 15-04-2020
Great Book
This is one of my favourite books and rounds of the trilogy nicely. It really brings new dimensions to Bond.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-05-2018
another great read.
nicely read and an enjoyable book,look forward to the next installment.it must be difficult to take on so many different characters ,but Martin does a great job,makes it even better.
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- Jeremiah Jackson
- 04-09-2024
Incredible narrator
The story itself dragged a bit for me in the middle but it was still a very enjoyable listen. The narrator was amazing.
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