Live and Let Die: James Bond, Book 2

I have to say I disagree with the reviews they call this book racist. The book was written in 1954. The language it uses it typical of that time. rather than being racist, this book is actually very Pro African American, as its antagonist is a brilliant, powerful man whose organization proves more capable than the combined resources of the FBI, CIA and MI6. All this in a book that was written while Jim Crow laws were still in effect. Rather than being reviled as racist, this book should be recognized as an early piece of civil rights literature.

Ian Fleming really has a flare and it is easy to see why they became hit movies when starring the one and only Sean Connery. I enjoy
that Bond is more human sensitive and relies Less on gadgetry. Awkward that people are referred to by their skin color. For example, "the Negro brought the beer to the table" Etc.

Love Bond. I could see scenes from several of the movies in this book......in all of them really. I don't understand how people expect "all" books to be written like they are today, with all the political correctness. It was the '50s', so expect 50's writing. I don't think this book was racist at all and agree with the review before mine.....pro not negative. Interesting to see how the English saw us Americans, period. Great book, good reading.

great performance and kept me interested all the way through. listened to it multiple times

Written in 1954, this has all the colonial racism, sexism, and British exceptionalism one should expect from a Bond novel but as a pulp adventure story it is quite enjoyable.

It would have to be stupendous for me to give this 5 stars, and perhaps 4 is a stretch, but there were portions that were quite good (the flight to Jamaica being perhaps the best, and Solitare of course is literally to die for). Overall I am quite delighted to have invested the time.

Voodoo. Americans. Sharks. Gold. Harlem. Mr. Big. Jamaica.

Loved every minute of it. One more bond book under my belt.

even more action than watching it..
and just as sexy. I would recommend this book to get a real feel of James Bond.

It was great to listen to the book & picture certain scenes from the movie in my head. But I do think I enjoyed the book more. I thought the narrator was great!

Dated in an illuminating way. Interesting example of British mid-century racial views. Once they get to Jamaica things get completely ridiculous. Ian Fleming 's fish ignorance is displayed at excruciating, pointless length.