In 2015, my friend and I spent our spring break driving around to local bookstores in the Twin Cities. While visiting Once Upon a Crime,I met local author Jessie Chandler. She was so nice and convinced both my friend and me to buy her book. Operation Stop Hate was the first book in a series she was writing about a local federal agent. While I read Operation Stop Hate in 2016, I had this on my re-read pile for a while. I decided to bring it to my husband’s parents’ house and read it throughout the Thanksgiving Holiday. I’m happy to say that I enjoyed this book just as much as when I first read it five years ago.
Cailin McKenna is a special agent focused on domestic terror threats. She’s called in to investigate two school shootings in the Minneapolis area. From her investigation, she realizes both shooters were listening to white power music, which involves Cailin going undercover in a hate group. There’s more at stake as the group is planning an attack on a liberal area in Minnesota. Can Cailin stop the event in time without blowing her cover?
I loved Cailin as a character. I liked her tomboyish nature, and I adored her relationship with Alex. At the heart of this book is a healthy lesbian relationship. Besides their relationship, I liked seeing the local places mentioned where their characters visited. I think Jessie Chandler, as an author, did a great job at listing various parts of Minneapolis that anyone could follow along, not just those who are from the area. The only thing I disliked about Cailin was how she put off confronting her ex. Other than that, I liked Cailin as a character.
Operation Stop Hate focused on hate groups and how hatred can lead to violence. I thought the hate groups were interesting to the plot and allowed Cailin to go undercover. While Minnesota is a liberal place to live, there are several pockets within the state where I wouldn’t be surprised if some of these groups are active today. It’s clear Jessie did research on hate groups while writing this book, and it showed.
Operation Stop Hate was an intriguing and fast-paced read. I’m excited to check out Jessie Chandler’s other series, which seems similar to this book. Unfortunately, I don’t think there’s a sequel to this, which is a shame because I would read it in a heartbeat.
My husband commented the other day about how the only thing I watch now is Critical Role. He’s right. I haven’t found a TV show that has captured my interest. I tried watching True Detective on HBO Max, but I quit watching halfway through. With Critical Role, I’m watching campaign #1 and campaign #3 at the same time, which takes up most of my time. One standout character from campaign #3 is Laudna, played by Marisha Ray. Laudna’s one of my favorite characters from this campaign, and I wanted to share why.
Laudna is a witch who seems like a sweetheart deep down. She’s close to Imogen (played by Laura Bailey), and it seems like Laudna is Imogen’s confidant. When Marisha described her look, it reminded me of Enchantress from the 2016 Suicide Squad movie, except less smoky. Laudna is dressed in red, and her gray, ashy skin seems pale and sickly. She’s a Warlock Sorcerer interested in death and decay. I like the creepy aesthetic of Laudna, as I think it hasn’t been explored in any of the characters from Critical Role thus far. (As a side note, I haven’t watched campaign #2 yet, so there might be characters similar to Laudna that I haven’t been exposed to.)
I like how Laudna has links back to the previous campaigns for Critical Role. Laudna is from Whitestone, which is Percy’s hometown from Vox Machina. Laudna mentions how when she was young, the DeRolo family was killed, and the Briarwoods took over. This was a big arc in Vox Machina. I’m curious as to how Laudna leans. Was she involved in the Briarwood rebellion? Was she associated with the Briarwoods? I’m intrigued as to what Laudna’s true origin story will be.
I’m happy for Marisha, as it seems like Laudna has become a fan favorite from the beginning. Marisha has been roleplaying characters from both of their campaigns. Keyleth, Marisha’s character from Campaign #1, received a lot of hatred based on the decisions Keyleth would make. Keyleth’s persona is that she’s inexperienced and a bit immature, which didn’t resonate with some fans of Critical Role. Based on watching campaign #3 so far, it seems like Marisha is genuinely having fun and enjoying playing Laudna. The fans also enjoy Laudna, and some of the fan art that’s been shown on Twitter is so good.
It’s been a blast to watch a Critical Role campaign live. I came into Critical Role late, so I have been playing catch-up. While the episodes air on Thursdays, I wait till Monday to watch because I can’t stay up that late on Thursday nights to watch the full episode. I’m excited to see how campaign #3 plays out and how Laudna plays a role in the group.
CW: Sexual Assault, Suicide. (I do not discuss this in detail; this serves as a CW for the book itself)
Horror is a genre I want to read more of, but I haven’t found my go-to author in the genre. Stephen King is the only horror author I can name, which means I’m still on the periphery of horror books. I have seen Grady Hendrix’s name pop-up specifically The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires. I had this on my radar, so when October rolled around, I wanted to read this. I finished The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires last weekend, and it was a wild ride.
Patricia Campbell lives a mundane life as a stay-at-home mom. She cleans, cooks, and routinely discusses True Crime books at her book club. Patricia invites their new neighbor to her book club to help introduce him to their community. As Patricia gets to know her neighbor, strange events happen in their town. Patricia starts to suspect this neighbor of being a drug dealer, but maybe he’s something more. In a neighboring town, missing kids are dying in strange ways, which leads Patricia to conclude that this neighbor could be a vampire. How will Patricia convince her book club that Dracula is a few houses over?
I liked how The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires was filled with irony. At the women’s book club, they talk about why people don’t say anything when a strange man moves to town who seems a bit off, i.e., Ted Bundy, yet Patricia has to convince everyone that this man is no good. I feel for Patricia because she is often gaslit and told that she’s overthinking things. Patricia’s husband, Carter, doesn’t support her and makes horrible statements nonchalantly. Patricia, along with Mrs. Greene were two characters I thoroughly enjoyed reading about.
I want to be up-front, there were several horrific and grotesque scenes in this book. If it helps, I have attached my Goodreads review where I put these scenes under spoiler tags. Feel free to read them to determine if this book will work for you. These scenes involve rats, insects, and a disturbing sexual assault. I mentioned this in the content warning already to make this clear.
My main critique of the book was that all the women seemed to blend together. Patricia stood out to me, along with Mrs. Greene; otherwise, the other women seemed to sound the same. I wish there were something about each of the women that I could remember. I do think this was intentional by Hendrix, as these women were all stay-at-home moms.
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires was a horrific Vampire-hunting book that fits perfectly into my Spooky TBR. I rated The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires four stars on Goodreads, although I was debating between a four or five star rating. I want to read more horror, so if anyone has any author suggestions, feel free to drop them in the comments section below.
I wanted to create a new series on BizarreBrunette that serves as a gaming update. I can talk about what I’m currently playing, if I played any new board games recently, or if I have any new roleplaying stories to talk about. Gaming is a big hobby of mine, and now that the wedding and our mini-moon trip are over, I have free time to devote to gaming. I didn’t know what to call this, so I ended up naming it “Controllers & Coffee.” I found this fitting because I usually write my posts while drinking my morning coffee. I may end up changing the title as I continue this series, but for now, this will stick. I have five categories in this update, they are as follows: Consoles, PC, Board Games, Roleplaying, and Miscellaneous. I feel these sections encompass my gaming interests; however, these are subject to change if I find I’m missing something. Let’s get into the latest “Controllers & Coffee” gaming update.
Consoles
I’m currently playing through LEGO Harry Potter. I finally 100% Years 1-4, so I have moved on to Years 5-7. I went through a gaming slump, and LEGO Harry Potter pulled me out. Playing through a LEGO game has been stress-relieving. If I had a tough day at work, I could play through a game that doesn’t require my whole attention span. It’s worked for me, and I plan on unlocking all the trophies in Years 5-7 as well before moving on to the next game on my PS4.
Originally, I said I would play Far Cry 5 next. However, I saw an advertisement for Square Enix’s Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy game. The reviews have been excellent. I’m skeptical because Marvel’s Avengers was mediocre. I’m a sucker for Superhero games, so Square Enix drew me in. I’m planning on playing through Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy,followed by Far Cry 5.
Finally, I bought Super Mario 3D World Bowser’s Fury. I wanted to get back into playing my Nintendo Switch, so I figured a new game would help. I have been taking a break from Animal Crossing as it got too repetitive. I want to get back into it, but I still need a break. Super Mario 3D World has been a blast.
PC
I had been playing the older Nancy Drew PC games. The last two Nancy Drew games were more frustrating to get through, so I ended up staying away from them. The Nancy Drew games are older, and as such, some of the graphics could be updated. In one game, I was lost in a series of underground corridors, and each corridor looked exactly the same. I couldn’t figure out how to get to the end. I want to go back to the Nancy Drew games, but not right now.
In Minnesota, we recently had our first snowfall. In Winter, I find myself gravitating towards playing Sims. While everyone is playing Sims 4, I’m still playing through Sims 3. I missed out on Sims 3 as most of the expansions were released while I was in college. I like how Sims 3 has achievements, so it allows me to come up with my own Sims challenges to keep me entertained. I have one challenge of having one Sim completing all six degrees, while another Sim is trying to become a celebrity psychic from the Supernatural expansion. Setting challenges makes playing the Sims more upbeat and less mundane.
Board Games
I don’t have any new updates as far as board games. The last board gaming event was when I played Mysterium. I hope to schedule a board gaming day sometime soon.
Roleplaying
Currently, I’m not in any active campaigns. I joined a Vampire: The Masquerade campaign in the summer, but due to wedding-related planning, I had to miss several sessions. In my absence, I found the other players in the campaign didn’t want to continue, so the DM let me know that the campaign was permanently on hold. I’m optimistic about finding a new campaign to join.
To keep my love of roleplaying alive, I have been watching the first campaign of Critical Role while also watching the new episodes of their third campaign. I also purchased tickets to the NADDPOD live show in January next year.
Miscellaneous
The newest Magic: The Gathering set, Crimson Vow,is out. This set is centered on Innistrad, a spookier Magic: the Gathering plane. The lore behind Crimson Vow features a Vampire wedding, so many of the creature cards in this set will be Vampires. I am a casual Magic player. This set is one that I’m looking forward to. I’m not sure if I will get back to in-person pre-releases, as my experiences have been a mix of positive and negative in-person gameplay. I’m going to try to play Crimson Vow on Arena.
For “Controllers & Coffee,” I want to write a post at least once a month or ideally every other week. Gaming is a hobby I put on the back burner, but now I want to get back into regular gaming. I’m looking forward to what games I can play through from now until the end of the year.
I started cosplaying in 2013 when I attended my first convention. My friend and I thrifted overalls for a Mario & Luigi cosplay. My interest in cosplay developed since then as I have cosplayed Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, the Punisher, and a variety of other characters. I set two personal rules for cosplay. The first rule I had was to wear comfortable shoes. I have no problems wearing heels for a nice dinner where I know I won’t have to walk too far. At a convention, I know I’ll be walking everywhere, so I will not wear uncomfortable shoes and be miserable the entire time I’m there. The second rule was to never wear wigs. I figured wigs were itchy, and I didn’t want to be uncomfortable. Recently, I started wearing wigs for certain events, and I realized I was wrong. I wasn’t itchy, and I loved how wearing a wig elevated my cosplay. I wanted to talk about my experience with wigs.
My first experience wearing a wig was for a friend’s birthday party. She was hosting a color party where each person was assigned a color and had to wear that entire color. I told my friend to give me the color no one wanted because I wanted a challenge. The color I was assigned was orange. I ended up finding a short orange bob wig on Amazon and paired that with orange tights, an orange crop top, and orange shorts. Included in my wig were various wig caps to ensure that my hair was put up and out of the way. The wig I bought fits my head perfectly. Unfortunately, I ended up throwing the wig out because I think someone spilled a drink on it. It smelled like booze and sweat, and it was clear some of the hair fell out through the night.
Besides the orange wig, I ended up renting Halloween costumes this year since I didn’t have time to plan out my costumes. I used Royal Fashions Costume Emporium to portray both Alice in Wonderland and Daenerys. Both costumes utilized the same blonde wig. Similar to my orange wig experience, I loved this wig. I felt sassier portraying Daenerys, and part of the reason the look came together was because of the wig. The more I incorporated wigs into my cosplay or costuming, the more I became a part of that character. I slowly started to realize how wrong I was about wigs.
For my future cosplays, I plan to incorporate wigs in the future. I have a long orange wig hanging near my closet that I still have to use. I want to make a Keyleth cosplay from Critical Role or use it for a future Starfire cosplay. I’m excited to start incorporating wigs into my cosplays!
My “mini-moon” series is coming to an end. My first post was focused on the day trip to Disneyland, my second post was dedicated to LA, and now I’m writing about San Francisco. While planning this trip, I didn’t know much about San Fran. I knew about the Golden Gate Bridge and the hilly streets, but that was about it. My husband was adamant about spending the majority of our trip in San Fran, and I was okay with that. Exploring San Fran was one of the highlights of our trip.
One of the first impressions I had about San Fran was how walkable a city it was. My husband and I walked to a different coffee shop every day to get breakfast and relax before starting our day. Our first day in San Fran included walking to the Ferry Building. The Ferry Buildingis a historic building in San Fran right along the pier. Inside, there were various coffee shops, cafes, and a bookstore. After the Ferry Building, we took an Uber to see the houses in Full House. I never got into watching Full House when it aired, so while I liked seeing the houses, I wasn’t blown away either. The houses themselves are neat because it fits into San Fran’s aesthetic with the hills and the houses planted on them. Now that I have seen them, I wouldn’t go see them again.
One of my favorite things to do when I travel is going to a local comic book store and/or game store. After seeing the houses, we walked to a nearby comic book store with a neighboring game store. Comix Experience was the comic book store we visited. It was a small shop with a surprisingly big selection of graphic novels. There was a labeled section for comics written by women, along with an LGBTQIA+ section. I ended up purchasing the first volume of The Weatherman, which I had my eye on for a while. After stopping by Comix Experience, we went to Gamescape, which was right next door. This was a game store with a huge board game selection and a specialized table for painting minis. I was running out of room in my suitcase, so I only purchased dice. Supporting local stores is incredibly important to me, so I wanted to make a purchase at both stores.
As we explored the various parts of San Fran, we stumbled upon a small museum highlighting cartoons. The Cartoon Art Museum is located near Fisherman’s Wharf and highlights the history of animation and comic art. While my husband and I were there, they had an exhibit about the history of Wonder Woman. There were several Wonder Woman comics on display, along with a prop from the Wonder Woman films. After visiting the museum, my husband and I made our way to the Golden Gate Bridge. The Golden Gate Bridge is massive. We walked the 1.7 miles on the bridge before finally settling on having a celebratory beer at a brewery.
On our final day in San Fran, my husband wanted to go to Alcatraz. Alcatraz is on an island, so we had to purchase our exhibit tickets, which included the ferry to get there. Alcatraz was a prison until it was shut down by Robert F. Kennedy in the 60s because it was too expensive to maintain. Since then, Alcatraz has been restored and has become an exhibit to explore. When my husband and I arrived, we were handed a remote that had an audio tour. The audio tour was well worth it. It was easy to follow and highlighted the experience of both the prisoners and the wardens. Visiting Alcatraz is something I would recommend while visiting San Fran.
I’m glad that my husband and I were able to go on a trip to celebrate our marriage. Europe is still a long-term honeymoon trip that we want to take, but it was nice to be able to get away.
One of my geeky interests is D&D/roleplaying. I talk about Critical Role frequently as I’m trying to get caught up on both campaigns, plus watching campaign three as each episode is uploaded to YouTube. The original D&D podcast I listened to was Not Another D&D Podcast, abbreviated NADDPOD. I started listening to NADDPOD in 2018 and loved the show. One memory I have of attending Gen Con in 2019 was listening to NADDPOD as I drove to Indianapolis.
NADDPOD does live shows in various US cities, such as Boston and New York. In their live show announcements, the Midwest is skipped. In NADDPOD’s recent announcement, not only was Chicago on their list, but Minneapolis was as well. I was pumped! I never thought I would be able to go to one of their live shows, so I instantly pre-bought tickets. I was talking to my husband about this because I was so happy that NADDPOD would be in Minneapolis. My husband asked if I was going with anyone else. I wasn’t because none of my friends were listening to NADDPOD (at least that I know of). My husband, as sweet as he is, agreed to come with me, so I didn’t have to go myself. As a disclaimer, I think we should normalize doing activities alone. I have no shame in going to a show or a movie by myself, so I was all on board with attending the NADDPOD show by myself. It’s nice that my husband is coming with me, but I would have gone regardless.
I’m debating between wearing my Moonshine Cybin t-shirt or trying to put together a makeshift cosplay of her character. Her character is a druid who wears overalls and lives her best life. I have overalls I could wear, and I could buy some leafy hair accessories to add to the look. I have time to figure this out.
I’m so excited about the live show! I’m currently re-listening to the Bahumia campaign, which was the first campaign they streamed. I’m not sure how far I will get because of working from home; I listen to podcasts less. However, I will make it a priority now that seeing them live is actually going to happen. Time to start counting down the days until the show!
I have been getting into reading more romance lately. When I think about my favorite romance books, they have to have great characters, a romance I genuinely root for, and keep me engaged throughout the whole book. The Love Hypothesis interested me because of academia and STEM, being the backdrop of the book. I graduated with a degree in science, and before switching my major to Exercise Science, I started with a degree in biology. The Love Hypothesis carried a lot of nostalgia for me because I felt myself reminiscing on my years in college, where science was my life. The Love Hypothesis was hands down one of my favorite romance books I have read to date, and might be the best book I read in 2021.
Olive Smith is a studious Ph.D. candidate focusing on pancreatic cancer research. In between her studies, Olive relies on her best friend, Ahn, to help keep her grounded. Ahn is dating Olive’s ex-boyfriend, Jeremy, although Ahn feels bad about this. For Olive to convince Ahn that she’s over Jeremy, Olive lies about dating Dr. Adam Carlsen, one of the most hated professors on campus. As Olive and Adam become close, Olive starts to realize that she’s truly fallen for him.
The characters in The Love Hypothesis were fun to follow. Starting with Olive, I found myself rooting for her from the beginning. As someone who’s also had a loved one die of pancreatic cancer, I could empathize with Olive and why she chose this particular area to study. Olive is a pumpkin spice latte-loving science nerd who wants to make a difference in the world, and I felt that. Ahn, as Olive’s best friend, was another character I loved reading about. There are passages mentioned where Ahn has created women’s STEM groups on campus to help women wanting to get into STEM. If there were ever a solo book featuring Ahn released by the author, Ali Hazelwood, I would be all over it. Besides Ahn, Malcolm is Olive’s other friend, who is in STEM. Malcolm becomes the voice of reason for Olive and helps her as she navigates her relationship with Adam.
Speaking of Adam, the romance between Olive and Adam was not only convincing, but they genuinely were made for each other. I enjoyed the sexier scenes between Olive and Adam as I felt they had great chemistry together. I also thought that there were real stakes in this relationship. In any romance book, a couple is tested by some big event, leading to them breaking up. In this book, I felt Olive had real stakes as to how she wanted to move forward with her relationship with Adam. As I read through this book, I was angry at what Olive had been through. I’m glad Olive and Adam got together, and the way everything concluded was satisfying.
The Love Hypothesis lived up to the hype. As I read the book, I found myself not wanting to stop reading. This is one of the romance books I will set as an example of what a five-star romance book looks like. Olive and Adam are my romance book OTP. (One True Pairing).
Happy Monday! Before too much time passes, I wanted to write the second post in my “mini-moon” California trip series. My first post was about my trip to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. As someone who has never been to any of the Disneyparks, I had a blast. Before visiting Disney, my husband and I took some time to explore LA and the surrounding areas.
When my husband and I landed in LA, I made a comment about how I didn’t realize LA was surrounded by mountains. That sounds like such a silly thing to say, but I genuinely was surprised. Once we checked into our hotel, the first place my husband and I visited was In-N-Out, located near Hollywood Boulevard. I have never been to In-N-Out, so I never understood all the hype. In-N-Outwas delicious! I never knew banana peppers could appear on a burger. I’m a big fan. I would say that I think the fries were okay; it was the burger that solidified In-N-Out’sstatus for me.
As we finished lunch, we took some time to wander Hollywood Boulevard. Wandering through Hollywood Boulevard was okay. Seeing the Hollywood stars was fine, but a lot of the stars were dirty, so they were hard to read. One highlight of Hollywood Boulevard was the Funko Popstore. My husband and I had a lot of fun roaming the store and taking pictures with the life-size figures.
One place that my husband wanted to go see was the Griffith Observatory. It’s an observatory high above downtown LA and it’s a great place to take photos. The view was well worth the drive and the Uber cost to get there. Me and my husband took many photos and selfies with the Hollywood sign in the background.
Besides downtown LA, my husband and I took a trip to Santa Monica. Santa Monica was one of my favorite places to visit while staying in LA. Santa Monica Pier is right along the Pacific Ocean, and there’s so much to see. My husband and I walked along the pier, including taking a pit stop to drink some fruity cocktails. We ended up taking a long walk along the beach, and I felt we could truly experience the California culture. There were skate parks everywhere, surfers carrying their surfboards, and street performers selling art or dancing to music. We took some time to watch the skateboarders and saw a kid who couldn’t have been older than six years old skating around. Santa Monica is a place I would love to come back to.
I’m glad I was able to visit LA and the surrounding cities. I will say, I enjoyed the surrounding cities more than LA itself. I think part of that is because we visited more tourist spots in LA versus trying to find areas that were where more locals would hang out or recommend. If I were ever to go back, I’d like to stay in Santa Monica or not right in the heart of LA. My next post will be summarizing San Francisco, and it will be the final post in my California “mini-moon” post series.
No Time to Die was one of the movies I was most looking forward to. With the pandemic, the release of No Time to Die was pushed back until finally, it was released this year. The release of No Time to Die is a big deal, as this is Daniel Craig’s last Bond film. It’s a much easier transition for the next Bond actor if the previous film ends on a high note. I enjoyed No Time to Die as I thought it took the franchise in a different direction and explored Bond in a way that the other films have not.
James Bond (Daniel Craig) is on vacation with Madeleine Swann (played by Lea Seydoux). As James visits Vesper’s grave, he’s attacked by Spectre. As he and Madeleine flee, he is under the impression that Madeleine betrayed him. As such, James leaves her. Five years later, James is retired. He is approached by Felix Leiter (played by Jeffrey Wright), who wants his help to find an MI6 scientist who helped create a biological weapon. James is swayed into helping and ends up reconnecting with Madeleine under extreme circumstances.
One major highlight of the film is the appearance of Paloma (played by Ana de Armas). She’s in the movie for a short time, and I think her appearance is important. The Bond films are notorious for killing women in violent ways, especially once these women sleep with him. With Paloma, she’s introduced and helps James, and once her role is done, she is on her way. She’s still alive and doesn’t suffer. This was something I loved. It also leaves the door open for Paloma to come back in another film with a different James Bond.
Besides the women, the Bond films are known for classic villains. In No Time to Die, the villain Safin (played by Rami Malek) was seeking revenge against Spectre for the murder of his family. When I heard about Rami Malek’s casting in this film, I was excited. There are certain types of Bond villains. Some villains pose a physical threat to Bond. An example would be Jaws, although he may be considered a henchman, not a villain. Some villains are a psychological threat to Bond. I think of Raoul Silva from Skyfall to fit this category. I would put Safin in this category as well.
The main critique I had of this film was the run time. No Time To Die is 163 minutes or 2 hours and 43 minutes. I find it difficult to keep my attention if a movie is longer than 2 1/2 hours. While watching No Time to Die, it didn’t feel long. However, I think this could have been made into a 2 1/2 hour movie.
No Time to Die was an entertaining and fitting end to what Daniel Craig brought to the role. I will miss Daniel Craig, as I think he took James Bond in a different direction than the other actors did. One of the things I enjoy about the Bond franchise is each actor’s take on the character. It makes me excited for the future Bond films and to see who is willing to take up the mantle of Bond, especially because they will have big shoes to fill.
If you’re curious, I did include a couple of paragraphs summarizing some major spoilers from No Time to Die. Feel free to read at your own risk.
SPOILERS DOWN BELOW
I can’t write a review about No Time to Die without revealing some spoilers. The biggest spoiler was James’ dying in the end. James is trapped in Safin’s lair as he doesn’t have time to escape the island before the missile strike happens. Additionally, Safin gave James the nanobots specifically to kill Madeleine and their daughter, Mathilde. I thought this was a shocking yet fitting end to Daniel Craig’s tenure as the character. He lost his first love, Vesper, and now he dies saving his second love, Madeleine. I know some fans were disappointed by his death, but I figure in the next film, James Bond will be cast as the new 007 to take over anyway.
I loved how James ended up having a daughter. The character of James Bond is depressing in the sense that his parents were killed, and his entire focus is on his job. Daniel Craig brought some humanity back into the character, and while James is flawed, he’s grown so much as a person throughout the films.
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