Casino Royale by Ian Fleming

Casino Royale

James Bond (Original Series) #1

Ian Fleming

228 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics mystery thriller challenging mysterious medium-paced

Description

'Surround yourself with human beings, my dear James. They are easier to fight for than principles.' In Casino Royale, the first of Fleming's 007 adventures, a game of cards is James Bond's only chance to bring down the desperate SMERSH agent Le Ch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,516 reviews

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

3.3

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