Casino Royale by Ian Fleming

Casino Royale

James Bond (Original Series) #1

Ian Fleming with Dan Stevens (Narrator)

5 hours, 2 minutes • first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics mystery thriller challenging mysterious medium-paced

Description

For James Bond and the British Secret Service, the stakes couldn't be higher. 007's mission is to neutralize the Russian operative Le Chiffre by ruining him at the baccarat table, forcing his Soviet masters to "retire" him. When Le Chiffre hits a ...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
mysterious 58%
tense 55%
dark 25%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 4%
funny 3%
sad 3%
reflective 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 42%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 31% | Character: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

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