JamesBond in John Gardner's Scorpius vs Win, lose or die: Which Should You Read?
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JamesBond in John Gardner's Scorpius
James Bond investigates a cult guru, Father Valentine, and finds he has links to the mega-czar of global vice and terrorism, Vladimir Scorpius. From then on, 007 races to a confrontation with the evil genius.
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Win, lose or die
When M receives word that a known terrorist organisation is planning to destroy a top-secret British Royal Navy aircraft carrier – currently hosting a summit of world leaders - James Bond is returned to active duty in…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Win, lose or die has the widest readership — 5 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| JamesBond in John Gardner's Scorpius | Win, lose or die | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | — | 2.8 (5) |
Reception
| JamesBond in John Gardner's Scorpius | Win, lose or die | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2 | 5 |
| Editions | 13 | 15 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 243 |
| Pages | 319 | 319 |