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| Plot Summary of Live And Let Die |
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"James Bond arrives in America getting red carpet treatment from the CIA. He is pleasantly surprised to learn that his CIA companion on this mission will be his friend Felix Leiter. His mission is to investigate Mr. Big: A member of the Russian Counter-Espionage Agency, SMERSH. He is an American who has risen up to the top of organised crime. James Bond's superior, M, informs him that ancient treasure from the lost hoard of the pirate, Bloody Morgan, are being smuggled into the United States. The culprits , when caught, are always working class people who say they don't know who they are smuggling for. Mr. Big controls his people by use of fear. He encourages the rumour that he is the reincarnated spirit of Baron Samedi, an ancient voodoo God. Felix and Bond agree to visit the bars of Harlem, where they believe his associates congregate.
This will prove one of the most frightening experiences of their careers...
A good thriller, not as good as its predessessor but still with high points. A cringeworthy torture scene and a scary atmosphere are the best aspects of the book. The is a lull in the centre of the book which is not as readable as the beginning or the end. Don't expect this book to be a lot like the film. It is completely different.
WARNING: Contains usage of racially derogative terms. Do not read this book if you are easily offended by racial issues."
Oliver Bayley, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 30%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 50%
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 20%
Tone of story
- very upbeat
Spying/Terrorism Thriller
Yes
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Who's the terrorist enemy here?
- spy ring
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- spy
Age:
- 20's-30's
How much violence does he/she use?
- just the right amount
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- criminal
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a lot
Motive of antagonist
- money/treasure
The antagonists are:
- communists
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- healthy but a geeky weakling
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Northeast
- Southeast
- West
- Mid-Atlantic states
The Americas (not US):
Yes
The Americas:
- The Caribbean
Forest?
Yes
Water?
Yes
Water:
- swimming on
- scuba under
Island?
Yes
Island:
- naive Brooke Shields-ish virgin
- Caribbean Island
City?
Yes
City:
- New York
- Dirty, dangerous (like New York)
- dangerous
- rude people
- New Orleans
Misc setting
- resort/hotel
- moving train
Style
Part of a series?
Yes
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- very gorey references to torture
How many deaths?
- 8 or more
Unusual forms of death
- exploded into bits
Unusual form of death?
Yes
Amount of dialog
- significantly more descript than dialog
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