Casino Royale (James Bond #1) by Ian Fleming

Casino Royale (James Bond #1)

James Bond (Original Series) #1

Ian Fleming

154 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics mystery thriller challenging mysterious medium-paced
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In the first of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels, 007 declares war on Le Chiffre, French communist and paymaster of the Soviet murder organization SMERSH. The battle begins with a fifty-million-franc game of baccarat, gains momentum during Bond's ...

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Moods

adventurous 83%
mysterious 59%
tense 57%
dark 29%
challenging 8%
emotional 7%
sad 5%
lighthearted 4%
funny 3%
reflective 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 41%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 31% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

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