fiction classics mystery thriller challenging mysterious medium-paced

178 pages | first published 1953

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In the novel that introduced James Bond to the world, Ian Fleming's agent 007 is dispatched to a French casino in Royale-les-Eaux. His mission? Bankrupt a ruthless Russian agent who's been on a bad luck streak at the baccarat table. One of SMERSH'...
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Summary of 1384 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
mysterious 62%
tense 56%
dark 27%
challenging 11%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 5%
funny 4%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 41%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 25% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.28

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