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Moonraker

Moonraker

ClassicsCrime
Pages
320
Published
2002
Language
English

Synopsis

James Bond is sent to investigate Hugo Drax, a wealthy industrialist and national hero who is funding a revolutionary missile defense system for Britain. After a suspicious card game at a private club, Bond uncovers a deadly conspiracy hidden beneath the surface of Drax's patriotic project. With the clock ticking, 007 must stop a catastrophic attack on London before the Moonraker is launched.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseAdventurousGrittyAtmospheric
Secret IdentityBetrayalRevenge

Genres

Classics Crime Espionage Spy Thriller Political Thriller

About the author

I
Ian Fleming

A British author and journalist. IAN FLEMING, creator of the world's best-known secret agent, was consultant on foreign affairs to the London Sunday Times. In all, he wrote thirteen James Bond novels. The twelfth, You Only Live Twice, is published in hardcover by New American Library; the thirteenth, The Man with the Golden Gun, was published in the spring of 1965. Mr. Fleming died August 12, 1964, at the age of fifty-six.

Characters

James BondProtagonist
Hugo DraxAntagonist
All characters in Moonraker

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book need to be read in a specific order?

    This is the third novel in the original James Bond series by Ian Fleming, and it is generally recommended to read the books in their original publication order to follow the character's development.

  • How does the book compare to the 1979 film adaptation?

    The novel and the film share almost nothing beyond the title and the name of the villain, as the book is a grounded thriller set entirely within the United Kingdom without any space travel or high-tech gadgets.

  • Are there any notable differences in how the female lead is portrayed compared to other books in the series?

    Unlike many other entries in the series, the undercover agent Gala Brand does not become a romantic interest for James Bond, marking a distinct departure from the typical dynamic of the novels.