"The Spy Who Loved Me" was the shortest of Fleming's works that I read. But given that, I agree with the author of the article that many of the Bond books had serious failings.

I read "Live and Let Die" and was embarrassed for Fleming for his attempt to channel Joel Chandler Harris. A case where the film bettered the book.

"Goldfinger" has the villain actually trying to steal the gold from Fort Knox. Another case where it was better in the film.

"Diamonds Are Forever" and "Casino Royale" are the books I can say I liked the most.