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Forever and a day
400 pages
A tense, shadowy descent into the world of British intelligence and organized crime, tracing the forging of a legendary spy.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into the smoky, high-stakes world of classic British espionage. The narrative moves at a brisk, calculating pace, pulling the reader through a shadowy labyrinth of organized crime, lethal assassins, and the cold calculus of MI6 intelligence operations. There is a distinct sense of history and legacy hanging over the text, as it explores the gritty, dangerous crucible that forges a legendary agent. The prose is sharp and sophisticated, maintaining a tense and suspenseful atmosphere from the first page to the last. It is a perfect match for readers who love the sophisticated danger of spy thrillers and want to experience the raw, foundational moments of an iconic intelligence officer.
- Mood
- tense
- shadowy
- dangerous
- intrigue-laden
- Tone
- suspenseful
- gritty
- sophisticated
- calculating
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- the making of an agent · duty and danger · underworld operations · institutional loyalty
- The writing
- Sharp, precise, and evocative of classic thriller writing.
- The arc
- Moves from raw, untested determination to the hardened resolve of a fully formed intelligence officer.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic spy fiction who crave the origin stories of iconic intelligence officers.
Content notes
- violence
- organized crime
- assassinations
About the book
Prequel to: Casino Royale.
Based on characters created by Ian Fleming.
"First published in the United Kingdom in 2018 by Jonathan Cape, an imprint of Penguin Random House UK"--Copyright page.
Description from Open Library.
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