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Live and Let Die (James Bond, #2)

Ian Fleming
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Live and Let Die (James Bond, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Ian Fleming

Live and Let Die (James Bond, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

229

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 1950s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Live and Let Die by Ian Fleming follows British Secret Service agent James Bond as he investigates a Harlem criminal network involved in gold smuggling and voodoo. Bond partners with CIA agent Felix Leiter and encounters the enigmatic Mr. Big. This is the second novel in the James Bond series, showcasing Bond's espionage undertakings.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

39,461 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews of Ian Fleming's Live and Let Die reveal a mix of opinions. Critics praise the novel's intense action sequences, vivid descriptions, and strong sense of adventure. However, there are noted concerns regarding racial stereotypes and dated language. Despite these issues, it remains a compelling entry in the James Bond series for its thrilling plot and memorable characters.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Live and Let Die (James Bond, #2)?

A reader who enjoys Live and Let Die by Ian Fleming appreciates fast-paced, espionage thrillers with exotic locales and high-stakes action. Fans of Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Identity or Tom Clancy's The Hunt for Red October will find a similar blend of suspense and adventure in this classic James Bond novel.

4.0

39,461 ratings

60%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

229

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 1950s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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