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As @mtm points out this may well have been inspired by the German coup plot of late 2022 which sounded like something straight out of a spy thriller. I know that one of Higson's predecessors, John Gardner, was often influenced by current events and news stories such as the capture of Klaus Barbie and other Nazi war criminals and the run-up to the Gulf War in his long series of Bond novels.
Yes, that’s what I think. However, this year for his birthday, I think IFP and Kim Sherwood will announce her second Double 0 novel. Funny enough, I keep pushing for a Blofeld book, and his birthday is the same as Fleming’s! The perfect day to announce it!
That’s an import of the UK physical edition, rather than the separate US one. I did see IFP confirmed the Audible edition should be out on the 4th, saying:
“The audio version should be released on the 4th in the US, however Audible does sometimes take a while to process the files (which are with them now), so there may be a bit of a delay.”
Hardcover $14.03
1 Used from $14.73
4 New from $14.03
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1915797071/ref=tmm_hrd_used_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=used&coliid=I3CDYLZBTXH45K&colid=1MV0I44FEP4LN
I was going to order from this URL, but the third party seller has -horrible- feedback. Avoid this guy. If I order from Amazon UK or Waterstone, total cost to UK is $32 or so---too much to pay. I've tweeted Hinson and publisher for Kindle USA dates- no reply. So, out of luck on getting this one.
They did then fixate a little bit on the 'woke' thing, but I guess they're journalists and have to try and get an angle from it. He got a bit flustered, perhaps a bit annoyed with this line of things, but gave a good answer; and his love of Bond is pretty clear.
They did ask a couple of good questions to be fair, like how is writing 007 different from Young Bond, and whether he pictures a movie Bond actor whilst writing. He also said that IFP said it probably shouldn't be about assassinating King Charles or anything like that on the basis of good taste- and said 'Well, now you've put that idea in my head, it's got to be that, surely!' :D
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65464885
Remember when they were a bookshop..?
Amazon has confirmed my copy will be delivered tomorrow.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47NDC4L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VBE719VP1BYL&keywords=on+his+majesty's+secret+service&qid=1683143940&sprefix=On+His+,aps,318&sr=8-1
Received in US 3 May.
I started travel today morning of 3 May. So I will return to possess it next week Wed 10 May. Best I could do.
May the 4th be with you (Vietnamese time)!
a) OHeMSS and OHiMSS
b) OHMSS '63 and OHMSS '23
c) OHMSS and OHMSS 2
d) None of the above
Edit: Just saw a OHM2S above. There's another one.
♀HMSS: The original.
♂HMSS: The new novel.
;))
While I'm grateful that we're getting it in the States at all and being aware that it is (at least notionally) a for-charity work, I also can't help noticing it's a dollar more expensive than any of the Horowitz novels despite being half the page count of one of them. That seems like a bit much to ask price wise.
https://www.licencetoqueer.com/blog/book-review-on-his-majestys-secret-service-by-charlie-higson-no-spoilers
I think I’m going to cancel my Amazon order and just go to the shop today.
https://www.audible.com/pd/B0C46VR5H4
This one is maybe a touch spoilery- don't read if you want to come to the book fresh.
Telegraph review
'Charlie Higson on returning to Bond – and if more novels are planned' - RadioTimes
Got my copy from Waterstones- cancelled Amazon: useless. Have done the first chapter and it's proper Bond fun so far (and set on the day I'm reading it! 007 is out there right now shaking hands with the King :D )
I hope you're joking as you've just given us a spoiler. :)
I'm going to read Sherwood's Double or Nothing before I read OHisMSS. The former has received bad reviews but also good ones. Don't like how Moneypenny is head of the double 0 section though. Then again, in the MP Diaries, didn't she go out on assignments, albeit simple ones, if I remember correctly? Still, I think this is taking things too far. I never read a new adult Bond book as soon as it's been released. I like to savour the suspense and excitement.
Below is from the only review I've read (as it said it didn't have spoilers) and will only read until after I've read the book.
https://www.licencetoqueer.com/blog/book-review-on-his-majestys-secret-service-by-charlie-higson-no-spoilers
(Thanks to mtm)
"But this is not a mere Fleming pastiche: while Higson’s innovations are not on the scale of Kim Sherwood’s exhilarating reimagining of Bond’s world, there are a lot of ‘modern’ touches to enjoy, especially in the details."
I wonder what the reviewer means exactly by this.
I'm glad Higson has made Bond introspective. He should be.
In terms of eating healthily, that’s fine but I hope he still enjoys a few drinks.