While Bond fans can certainly enjoy SilverFin as a well-written adventure book, they may have a slightly harder time embracing it as “A James Bond Adventure.” But make sure you read this review to the end because there IS a twist.Ĭritics complained that John Gardner and Raymond Benson could never step free of the shadow of Ian Fleming in their 007 “continuation novels.” The good news is Charlie Higson has finally stepped clear of that shadow…the bad news is he’s landed squarely in the shadow of J.K. The juggernaut of SilverFin publicity has promised the book will "appeal to new readers and James Bond fans alike." We know our Bond and we know our Fleming. However, this is a James Bond site run by fans for fans. In these regards, Young Bond #1 is a resounding success.
While there is some gruesome violence in SilverFin, mothers can rest assured that there is not a whiff of sexuality within its 372 pages (the longest James Bond novel yet written). It should get glowing reviews, and Ian Fleming Publications should be very happy with author Higson’s hard work.
SilverFin, the debut Young Bond novel by Charlie Higson, is a well-written “boy’s adventure”-type book that will please its pre-teen target audience.
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