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3.27 AVERAGE
3.27 AVERAGE
Fantastic. Exciting story by Ian Fleming. Perfect quick read.
Very different to the movies. Well narrated. Think I prefer the movie.
fast-paced
Liked the wacky shark stuff, less a fan of the constant tiring (even for the time bad) racist depictions of ... like everyone, a mixed bag. Also far too horny for not very plot related reasons, just a general hot lady about to be horny about that doesnt go anywhere.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
Good book with good plot line and good bits of actions
literally the worst book i’ve ever read. so abhorrently racist that the book is practically unreadable. packed full of slurs, stereotypical plot lines, and disgustingly racist accents. the misogyny and stereotypical plot is the cherry on top of this crap sundae that i had to fight my way through. how anyone can ‘look past’ all its flaws is beyond me. i won’t be rushing to read another bond story anytime soon.
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry
If you are white and are comfortable reading this book, head over to your local Klan chapter. They will welcome you with open arms.
Some parts of this book were really good and some parts were…not. I really enjoyed the whole pirate treasure plot and especially the action scenes involving sharks, barracuda and all manner of dangerous fish. The backdrop of beautiful Jamaica in the second half of the book with the lush forests and wild coral reefs was really cool. However I didn’t really like the racist undertones of the book and the way that the black characters were described and referred to quite demeaningly. Also the first half of the book wasn’t the most exciting.
I’d say this is the best James Bond book I’ve read so far in terms of action and excitement and the worse book in terms of social plot and themes.
I’d say this is the best James Bond book I’ve read so far in terms of action and excitement and the worse book in terms of social plot and themes.