Casino Royale by Ian Fleming

189 pages first pub 1953 (editions) user-added

fiction classics mystery thriller challenging mysterious medium-paced

Description

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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Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 61%
tense 56%
dark 26%
challenging 11%
emotional 8%
lighthearted 5%
funny 3%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 41%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 26% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 34% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.28

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