Status Updates From SilverFin (Young Bond, #1)

- I love Red Kelly, he’s hilarious when he’s moaning.
- What kind of name is Wilder Lawless? An odd one, that’s for sure. And Meatpacker Moran!
- When are we going to get into spy mode? James is gearing up for it, but we need to do more sleuthing.
- I never refer to maps in books. But considering there was a whole scene describing the map, it would’ve been nice to have a map illustration to refer to.

- “‘I beg your pardon,’ said James, nearly choking on his mouthful of pie. ‘Did you say Lord Hellebore?’” I almost choked myself! It’s all coming together! Well, not yet, but I’m getting ahead of myself because I’m excited.
- Red Kelly is suspiciously coincidental.
- Were James’ parents spies? Probably. What would be more exciting is if they weren’t spies, that would subvert expectations.

- I’m not sure it was a good idea to be reading about cooking juicy eels whilst eating. I think I might throw up!
- Lol it’s a triathlon! Is running, swimming, and shooting an odd mix for a triathlon? Or were triathlons not a thing before the Second World War? (I’m assuming this is set between the First and Second World War)
- James is an interesting character. I’m waiting for his suave side to appear…

- “‘What’s your name, boy?’ ‘Bond, James Bond.’” That’s it. We can end the book here. Barely a second in and Charlie Higson has done his duty!
- I can’t get behind eel-man. It seems too fantasy for a spy thriller, but maybe there’s more to it.
- ‘Welcome to Eton, Bond.’ Wait, is that the same Eton that Price George is going to? My internal narrator has suddenly gotten very posh.