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This is not the best Bond book. (#9)

I have enjoyed seeing Fleming's maturity as a writer from book 1 to now. In several stories, I've noticed Fleming trying different styles with his writing. Thunderball seems to be an attempt to create a real love interest and more of a romantic instead of just sexual relationship. In attempting this, the normal James Bond story is pushed to the side, all the action saved for the end and much of the story boring.