Dr. No by Ian Fleming

Dr. No

James Bond (Original Series) #6

Ian Fleming

246 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction thriller lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

Description

Dispatched by M to investigate the mysterious disappearance of MI6's Jamaica station chief, Bond was expecting a holiday in the sun. But when he discovers a deadly centipede placed in his hotel room, the vacation is over.On this island, all suspic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 796 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
mysterious 59%
tense 54%
dark 22%
challenging 13%
relaxing 13%
funny 9%
lighthearted 9%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 40%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 17% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.41

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