Live and Let Die by Ian Fleming

Live and Let Die

James Bond (Original Series) #2

Ian Fleming

307 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious medium-paced

Description

Beautiful, fortune-telling Solitaire is the prisoner (and tool) of Mr Big - master of fear, artist in crime and Voodoo Baron of Death. James Bond has no time for superstition - he knows that Mr Big is also a top SMERSH operative and a real threat....

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,309 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 59%
tense 57%
dark 20%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 11%
funny 5%
reflective 5%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 43%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 16% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 24%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.25

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