Although he is mainly remembered for creating James Bond, Ian Fleming has more to offer to readers and writers alike. Jordan M. Poss, among others, calls Fleming a craftsman, master not only of English prose but also plot construction. Unlike the films adapted from his novels, Fleming’s Bond plots vary. He killed the villain two-thirds of the way into a novel, shifted between genres, and even delayed Bond’s entry into the narrative for several chapters — keeping readers on their toes and enticing them to turn the page. Read full article here
