The World Is Not Enough

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Summary: Proves yet again that novelizations are inherently awful
Review: Most movie novelizations seem like they are written for children or for die-hard fans of the film only. And this entry is no exception. Raymond Benson is a lousy writer of the regular Bond novels, and his novelizations are far worse since to begin with, they are novelizations. It's a shame really, because Christopher Wood and John Gardner actually rose above the standard movie tie-in book with their own novelizations of earlier Bonds. But Benson is an out and out hack. (Somewhere in Tomorrow Never Dies he actually writes a sentence like, "The car was completely destroyed.") I would recommend this book only to die-hard Bond fans that buy all of the books. Otherwise keep away from and from any book by Raymond Benson. He is destroying the Bond literary franchise with inferior product. His writing is FAR worse than anything John Gardner ever penned.

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Summary: Do not bother
Review: Okay 007 fans, this book was a waste of time. It was so bad, that I couldn't finish it. The boat chase at the start of the book did not translate will, nor did the mountain chase. The characters seemed flat and our beloved Bond was dull. Granted, this is just my opinion, but this is one book that can be skipped. See the movie. Mind you, I love Bond books, but this was one that can be passed on.

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Summary: Do not bother
Review: Okay 007 fans, this book was a waste of time. It was so bad, that I couldn't finish it. The boat chase at the start of the book did not translate will, nor did the mountain chase. The characters seemed flat and our beloved Bond was dull. Granted, this is just my opinion, but this is one book that can be skipped. See the movie. Mind you, I love Bond books, but this was one that can be passed on.

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Summary: Amazingly Written
Review: Raymond Benson has done a superior job with this book. I thought the movie was good, but the book is even better. The two main villains, appartly heartless in the movie, are portrayed as much more human. You can even relate to them, almost pity them. Plus there is a little more . . . uh . . . love ; ), which is cool!

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Summary: This Book Is Not Enough
Review: Raymond Benson's second novel based on a screenplay is disappointing. It lacks the detail and depth of character evident in his "Tomorrow Never Dies." And that is what "The World Is Not Enough" really needed. This latest film distinctively requires a book to make sense the confusing plot mixing the King family with Swiss Bankers, terrorists and British intelligence. This novel does not satisfy those requirements.

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Summary: This Book Is Not Enough
Review: Raymond Benson's second novel based on a screenplay is disappointing. It lacks the detail and depth of character evident in his "Tomorrow Never Dies." And that is what "The World Is Not Enough" really needed. This latest film distinctively requires a book to make sense the confusing plot mixing the King family with Swiss Bankers, terrorists and British intelligence. This novel does not satisfy those requirements.

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Summary: Bond Better then Ever!
Review: The World is Not Enough is a well-paced thriller, that ranks right up there with Goldfinger and From Russia With Love! Finally, a Bond story that sees the hero humanized like never before. He gets emotionally involved and is not sure if his instincts are correct. The story is compelling on many levels, lets just hope it plays out this way in the movie! This could be one of the best Bonds yet!

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Summary: #1 book
Review: The world is not enough is the #1 book if you like action , excitment, and adventure its a book based on the 19th bond movie if you like bond you will like this!

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Summary: Love it
Review: This is one of the best books I have read. Can't wait to see the movie

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Summary: Bond is back and Better Then Ever!
Review: This is the Best book in the Bond collection. I found this book a real page turner. I loved the action scenes in the book because they were described so well. The best part of the book... for me was the begining when he raced the cigar girl through the Thames River in London. Raymond Benson Does a wonderful job of kepping the James Bond style after Fleming.I read this book foor Honors Geography at Redmond High School For Mrs. Nygaard who is a really cool teacher. -Ryan