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Solo
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Narrated by:
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Dominic West
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By:
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William Boyd
About this listen
A James Bond novel written by William Boyd.
It is 1969 and James Bond is about to go solo, recklessly motivated by revenge.
A seasoned veteran of the service, 007 is sent to single-handedly stop a civil war in the small West African nation of Zanzarim. Aided by a beautiful accomplice and hindered by the local militia, he undergoes a scarring experience which compels him to ignore M’s orders in pursuit of his own brand of justice. Bond’s renegade action leads him to Washington, D.C., where he discovers a web of geopolitical intrigue and witnesses fresh horrors.
Even if Bond succeeds in exacting his revenge, a man with two faces will come to stalk his every waking moment.
Dominic West is well known for his leading roles in many films, including 28 Days, Mona Lisa Smile, The Forgotten and 300. He played McNulty in HBO’s The Wire, one of the most critically acclaimed television programmes ever made in the U.S. In 2011 he won a TV BAFTA for his role in ITV mini-series Appropriate Adult, and he was also nominated for a Golden Glove for BBC series The Hour.
©2013 Ian Fleming Publications Limited (P)2013 Random House AudiobooksListeners also enjoyed...
Excellent read, great story.
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What made the experience of listening to Solo the most enjoyable?
Dominic West delivers a great performance as a sultry and self-assured Bond. William Boyd's story is hard to follow in some places and typically Bond - there is a touch of sexism there... So Bond is older but the writing is still very much Fleming. I would actually say that I preferred this imagining of Bond to Jeffrey Deaver's in Carte Blanche - perhaps because Boyd has been brave enough to keep Bond more like the original Fleming one i.e. misogynistic and yet enamoured with female beauty and charm...He is the whisky drinking smoking womaniser of old!Who was your favorite character and why?
Definitely Bond himself, followed by the female love interests.Which character – as performed by Dominic West – was your favourite?
Apart from Bond in the story the black female love interestDid you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me both laugh and cry a littleAny additional comments?
A great audiobook : great entertainment. It's easy listening and yet substantial.Dominic West's dulcet tones brings Bond back!
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Enjoyable Bond story.
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What did you like most about Solo?
The writing style. Mr Boyd really captured the essence of the original stories by IF. INFINITELY better than Sebastian Faulks's effort which was poor.What did you like best about this story?
The atmosphere and pace of the story. It felt authentic Bond.Which character – as performed by Dominic West – was your favourite?
He did them all well.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I could have done, but didn'tAny additional comments?
Use Dominic West more often. He is a 1st rate reader!Well Done
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no redeeming features.
poor example of a post fleming pastiche
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A very intreging story, very well written.
More please from this author and narrator
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Best Bond continuation novel since Colonel Sun.
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Is there anything you would change about this book?
The story was too fragmented and brief in parts. There was much more depth to explore, especially Africa and the USA. It reads as if the author was in a rush.How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
Added a little more depth and 'involvement'. It was a good story but light on detail and a little too simple in places.Have you listened to any of Dominic West’s other performances? How does this one compare?
Not applicable.Could you see Solo being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be?
I don't think the story could be made into a film as there isn't enough excitement.Any additional comments?
I enjoyed it but thought it could have been better..Had Potential
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Satisfactory.
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Brilliant!
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