A review by clotalksbooks
Casino Royale by Ian Fleming

adventurous mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

Wasn't quite what I expected. There is a lot more reflection on career, choices, and feelings than I thought there would be. There is also quite a bit of sexism, but that is perhaps not surprising considering when it was written. 

The narration is very good, and suits it perfectly. It was easy to listen to and I did zoom through it. 

It made me appreciate the film adaptation more, and although I did quite enjoy it, it didn't make me desperate to read more of them. It feels very much of its time, but I'm glad the source material has inspired so many other creative outlets. 
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