272 pages • first pub 1957 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: The Folio Society
Publication date: 01 January 2016
Description
Named as Ian Fleming’s finest novel in numerous polls, and described by the author as, ‘In many respects, my best book,’ this nail-biting thriller sees 007 ensnared by an elaborate plot devised by the Soviet counter-intelligence agency, SMERSH. Se...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,190 reviews
Moods
tense 55%
mysterious 45%
dark 20%
funny 7%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 34% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Gun violence, MisogynyModerate
Racial slurs, Racism, SexismMinor
Homophobia, Sexual content, Body shaming272 pages • first pub 1957 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: The Folio Society
Publication date: 01 January 2016
Description
Named as Ian Fleming’s finest novel in numerous polls, and described by the author as, ‘In many respects, my best book,’ this nail-biting thriller sees 007 ensnared by an elaborate plot devised by the Soviet counter-intelligence agency, SMERSH. Se...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,190 reviews
Moods
tense 55%
mysterious 45%
dark 20%
funny 7%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | A mix: 34% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violence, MisogynyModerate
Racial slurs, Racism, SexismMinor
Homophobia, Sexual content, Body shaming