{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Is You Only Live Twice, Ian Fleming's Worst Bond Book Ever?","description":"Prepare to experience Ian Fleming's James Bond novels as if reading them for the first time in the year of publication, as we embark on this 007 James Bond literary adventure together. In this time\u2011travel special, the Spybrary crew\u2014Shane, David Craggs, Andy Onyx, and Ian Douglas\u2014journey back to 1964 to dissect Ian Fleming\u2019s latest novel, You Only Live Twice. They kick off by setting the scene: Bond mania is reaching fever pitch, with spy fiction booming, thanks to Ian Fleming, the Bond films are on a roll, and Fleming reported to be in very ill-heath. As the conversation delves into You Only Live Twice, be warned that the Spybrary panel expresses mixed feelings. They praise Fleming\u2019s immersive evocation of Japan and its culture,  but some criticize the sparse action, flimsy plot advancement (especially the \u201cMagic 44\u201d intel) and Blofeld\u2019s relatively abrupt demise.  From exotic Japan and ninja assassins to the novels shocking conclusion, we dissect culture, plot, and Blofeld\u2019s bizarre garden. Was this bold detour worth it? Tune in and find out! Join the Spybrary Community for daily spy chat with fellow fans: https:\/\/www.spybrary.com\/community Buy the book and support Spybrary - https:\/\/geni.us\/gqpW ","author_name":"Spybrary Spy Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/spybrary.libsyn.com\/website","html":"