- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New edition edition (4 April 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141003014
- ISBN-13: 978-0141003016
- Product Dimensions: 18 x 11.1 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,018,149 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Bond is off to Harlem, the kingdom of Mr Big, black master of crime and voodoo baron. The trail of terror, treachery and torture leads from New York's black underworld to the shark infested island in the sun that Mr Big calls his own.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Plain fabulous.,
By Pius (Amsterdam, The Netherlands) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Live and Let Die (Paperback)
The first thing about Live and Let Die is the very attractive start with terrific descriptions and well written lines. It drew me in just great.The writing is smooth or even poetic and comes with a wittiness and effective dialogue that is not common around.The plot reminds me of Flash of the Sun. Not only it is gripping, it comes with many twists and turns and is effective in retaining the reader's interest all the way to the end.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not for the faint hearted,
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This review is from: Live and Let Die (James Bond 007) (Paperback)
"Live and Let Die" is the second and, in my opinion, one of the best of the original Bond novels. "Casino Royale" wonderfully introduced the world to James Bond 007 but "Live and Let Die" is a more satisfying adventure. James Bond 007 is pitted against Mr.Big, a member of SMERSH who uses the voodoo religion to terrify both his subjects and his enemies. As with all the original Bond novels, certain elements haven't aged well. In places it does have a somewhat racist tone and everyone knows about how our hero treats the fairer sex. It's hard to forget that these books are around fifty years old. Though having said that, the depiction of James Bond with his frustrations, fears and morale doubts is still compelling reading. "Live and Let Die" is amazing piece of work. It is not a novel that is rich in symbolism or meaning but is its focus is something more visceral. Live and Let Die is escapism, thrusting the reader from one narrow escape to the next, from one shock to the next. It contains passages of pure excitement and an amazing sense of danger. Not as far fetched as some of his later works, Live and Let Die has a very well balanced tone. "Midnight among the worms" is one of the most memorable and exciting chapters I have ever read. If you want to get to know the literary or just want to get your heart pounding then read "Live and Let Die".
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another super title,
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This review is from: Live and Let Die (Penguin Viking Lit Fiction) (Paperback)
Having just read this book in two days I had to respond to the reviewer who called it racist and gave it one star.
Yes, the attitude of Fleming to black people is undoubtedly outdated by today's standards. However it certainly isn't racist in any supremacist sense. After all the villain, Mr Big, is arguably more intelligent than Bond and it portrayed in a convincing and extremely fair-handed way. Bond's helper in Jamaica is also black and is given much respect by Bond because of his local knowledge and attitude. Of its time - yes. Racist? Claptrap. These politically-correct attitudes applied to historical literature are to be ignored for the nonsense they are. That dealt with, I can only recommend this book to all Bond fans, indeed anyone who likes a darn good well-written and pacy yarn. Infinitely more engaging than the film with Moore in the starring role. Buy it, enjoy it.
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