Similarities between James Bond and Mike Hammer

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Someone has probably done this already, if so, I apologize.

Over the last week I've been laid up with a bad chest cold, so I downloaded and read the first four Mike Hammer novels by Mickey Spillane on my Kindle. I found some interesting similarities.

1) The go-to meal for both, night or day, is scrambled eggs and black coffee.

2) Both do the scalding hot/ice cold shower routine.

3) Both have extremely attractive secretaries who they flirt heavily with, but would never think of getting involved with.

4) Both prefer a custom-built type of automobile with plenty of hidden speed under the hood.

I'm sure there are more, but those jumped out at me immediately. I know Fleming was influenced by Spillane, and you can see it. Fleming is a much more eloquent writer and his descriptions and sweep and dialogue are much more refined than Spillane, but it's interesting comparing the styles and various routines.

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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Sadly my knowledge of Mike Hammer is restricted to the old TV series.
    Although I also remember reading that Fleming liked the Spillane books,
    and many critics pointed out that Fleming wrote in an American style.
    I think many writers are influenced by other writers, I see similarities
    With Dirk Pitt and Bond, he also has a love of " special " cars and wears
    a particular watch etc.
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
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