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Carte Blanche
- A James Bond Novel
- Narrated by: Toby Stephens
- Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins
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Summary
The face of war is changing. The other side doesn't play by the rules much anymore. There's thinking, in some circles, that we need to play by a different set of rules too....
Fresh from Afghanistan, James Bond has been recruited to a new agency. Conceived in the post-9/11 world, it operates independent of Five, Six and the MoD, with its very existence deniable. Its aim: to protect the Realm, by any means necessary.
The Night Action alert calls Bond from dinner with a beautiful woman. GCHQ has decrypted an electronic whisper about an attack scheduled for later in the week: casualties estimated in the thousands, British interests adversely affected. And 007 has been given carte blanche to do whatever it takes to fulfil his mission.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- kate
- 06-08-11
a very traditional Bond
As the saying goes "if it ain't broke don't fix it". Deaver has embraced the standard Flemming blue-print for a Bond wholeheartedly. In an age where the general populus are well aquainted with MI5 and MI6, Bond is part of a more covert organisation. The plot was engaging and politically bang up to date. The super-sexy voice of Toby Stephens added the extra snarl that Bond needs. The book reminded me very much of Casino Royale as an introduction to Bond in a new time. I did find myself wondering whether there was some product placement in the book, though a friend who works for one of the car companies mentioned was overjoyed that Bond was in one of his cars!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Craftgirl22
- 26-12-11
Much better than expected
Although I've read lots of Jeffrey Deaver and possibly all the other versions of Bond books, I still hesitated to buy this book, but I'm glad I did. I usually read while walking to and from work and I found myself slowing down so I could listen longer. The audio equivalent of not being able to put the book down!
The reason for not giving it 5 stars was that although Mr Deaver really respected the character, sometimes it felt like he was trying too hard to make him British but I thought that he successfully brought Bond into the 21st century. I also enjoyed Toby Stephens' reading which was well paced.
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- bibliophile
- 06-06-15
Better than Fleming.
Really enjoyed this; it's better than the Fleming books, which I have listened to with growing irritation!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Kevin Viney
- 24-03-15
"Bond .......... James Bond"
Would you listen to Carte Blanche again? Why?
Plenty of twists and turns and surprises - worth another listen to try and keep up better next time.
Need decent period of wait to forget the real plot outcomes.
What did you like best about this story?
Unpredictability of the outcomes although this became predictable in itself by the end!
Which scene did you most enjoy?
The combat scene descriptions were exciting and convincing.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Mind the rubbish doesn't leave you starving
Any additional comments?
A neat thriller with great locations and plenty of action. James Bond is back.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- redcroft
- 31-05-15
Where have all the good Bond villains gone?
Where does Carte Blanche rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It was good although not up among the best. i felt it started well and i was enjoying it but as the story progressed i felt it was struggling to maintain that standard.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
As with any Bond, the villain is most important. They used to be after world domination but in this case it's just a business venture with a weird fetish thrown in to spice things up
Have you listened to any of Toby Stephens’s other performances? How does this one compare?
i haven't heard any other performances from Toby Stephens but i'd be happy to hear more. i think he's suited for a Bond story
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
no - it's a James Bond book i don't think they're aiming for you to be moved
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Brian Madden
- 31-07-22
The Best of Bond
A supberb plot maintaining tension throughout. Containing Jeffery Deaver's trademark twists and turns at key points in the action. A brilliant narration by TS has created one of the best Bond stories ever.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 26-11-23
Good narration
Classic James Bond action in Europe and S.Africa with a plot of double crosses, red herrings and flirtatious encounters
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Ms G. Lovell
- 17-07-11
Bond grows up
Its exciting, its witty and Bond has a conscience. Deaver gives Bond a history and morality that makes him a modern man. Twists and turns in the plot follow the tradition of Bond novels and a few gadgets.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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- Sigrin
- 03-02-15
Mmm the jury is out
Enjoyed the narration by Toby Stephens.
I like Jeffrey Deaver's writing and I have read a fair few of his novels, however this just did not do it for me.
If you are a James Bond fan you will of course love it.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- RussH9
- 24-12-21
An really enjoyable Bond story
Although a fan of the films, I’ve never read a bond book before so I have nothing to compare it against, but this was a really enjoyable story.
Narrated brilliantly, fast paced and plenty of plot twists you’d expect from 007. Would certainly recommend.
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