LJ Idol - Wk 8 - Sprezzatura

[emo_snal]

   James leaned against the railing beside the estate to finish his cigarette. Nearby an obvious papparazzi was awkwardly trying to look like he wasn't waiting around. He was a forgettable sort of ugly with his unkempt hair, untrimmed beard, clashy hawaiian shirt, and obviously overpriced camera with bazooka-like telephoto lens. As he finished

Comments

[static_abyss]

I think the idea of a spy overlooked because they don't look like a spy is cool. It's an interesting take on the spy genre. And it is very entertaining. I was eager to read from the very beginning. All the intrigue was spot on. Well done!

[eternal_ot]

O! Wow! This is right up my alley...I like detective stories and I loved this take. I am intrigued by the story and I am hoping you'll pen a second installment soon. The idea of incompetent spy who isn't incompetent is fabulous, go for it , I say!

[rayaso]

A great idea to contrast James Bond, the epitome of sprezzatura, with a seeming-incompetent who appears to be the opposite of sprezzatura, who wins in the end. Plus the idea of the "McGuffin" device was fun.

[murielle]

I thoroughly enjoyed this! I like action movies, and even novels about spies and intrigue. This is a great idea! Go for it! Also love seeing the photo of you and that big lovely kitty.

Bravo!

[dmousey]

Very entertaining! I sense that there may be more in store for Jack? If Not, then, Thank you for sharing! 😊✌🐀🐭