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Casino Royale

A James Bond Adventure

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Casino Royale

By: Ian Fleming
Narrated by: Richard Armitage
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JAMES BOND PLAYS A DEADLY GAME OF CHANCE IN IAN FLEMING’S LEGENDARY FIRST 007 NOVEL

“Le Chiffre” is a ruthless operative and the accountant for a soviet SMERSH cell in France, but he’s on the verge of disaster after gambling away his client’s money. Taking the last of his stash, he lures a dozen wealthy players to a high-stakes baccarat game, hoping to hustle his way whole.

The British Secret Service would like to see this red thorn plucked from the hide of Europe, and sends their best card sharp, James Bond, to bankrupt Le Chiffre for good.

With the cards running against him and SMERSH operatives threatening to kill him and his beautiful ally, Vesper Lynd, 007 needs his luck to turn before he wagers away their lives.

©1953 Ian Fleming Publications Ltd (P)2025 Ian Fleming Publications Action & Adventure Classics Espionage Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense World Literature
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Fleming's writing style comes across as elegant compared with modern thrillers, and of course the luxury, violence, and bitterness of the character is kind of the point.

Can't help but feel put off by Bond in general though: the sexism, emotional immaturity, and mansplaining doesn't date well to 2025.

Great narration, dated character

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Disliked the stealth-editing of the book that was done without letting listeners know. Even if it’s a few words, you should let listeners know. You can’t have your cake and eat it, too.

the narrator’s voice!

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peformane bit dull needs more expression l l l l l l l l l l l

teh thing that stood out most was the story and all of of the french accents from the narrorator

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Better than the films! One becomes better acquainted with James Bond by reading/listening to Ian Fleming’s novels.
I have previously read The Spy Family Who loved Me and enjoyed it. I now intend, in chronological order, to listen to all of them.
This novel was immensely enjoyable enjoyable and I would urge anyone interested in the genre to purchase it. It is fast moving and fun. Now - onto the next!

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Classic James Bond and an old school Bond story in its original concept. Well written and easy to read

Bonds smoking and his mysogony

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