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MOONRAKER (Hardcover)

by Ian Fleming (Author)
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Moonraker, Britain's new ICBM-based national defense system, is ready for testing, but something's not quite right. At M's request, Bond begins his investigation with Sir Hugo Drax, the leading card shark at M's club, who is also the head of the Moonraker project. But once Bond delves deeper into the goings-on at the Moonraker base, he discovers that both the project and its leader are something other than they appear to be. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.


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Ian Fleming (1908-1964), creator of the world's best-known secret agent, was the author of fourteen James Bond adventures. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Kinder, Gentler Bond; Bigger, Badder Drax, May 26 2004
By Charles Wilcox (Brandon, Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Moonraker (Paperback)
This is the third review I have done for a 007 novel and as always I will tell the reader that the book is nothing like the film. Forget the pseudo-science fiction of the movies (done to capitalize on the Star Wars craze) this book is a completely different animal.
Plot aside (Moonraker is a super ICBM capable of destroying London; not a space station) the biggest differences are in Bond and mastermind-of-the-hour Hugo Drax. Bond is, again, Fleming's human being as opposed to Hollywood's super-agent (He actually gets TURNED DOWN by his leading lady and you get the feeling he's ACTUALLY A LITTLE HURT). Drax is much more intense in this book, coming off as what today we would call the typical megalomaniacal(...)mastermind (but since Fleming was instrumental in defining such a character, this must be accepted as part of his vision for the 007 mythos).
Lastly, sorry Jaws fans: he's not in here -- but check out the Peter Lorre-like Krebs. He's a good villain too.
All in all, Moonraker was my favorite of the 007 novels thus far. And though the car chase was a more intense clone of the one in "Casino Royale" it did nothing to detract from the enjoyment of this book.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A good Bond novel, but not one of the best., May 19 2004
By Augustus Caesar, Ph.D. (Eugene, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Moonraker (Paperback)
"Moonraker" (1955) was the third of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels, and it is a good example of Fleming in fine form. A solid, suspenseful plot; an evil, over-the-top villain; M puffing away impatiently on his pipe; and Bond, ready for action and maybe a little love.

Sir Hugo Drax is a national hero in Britain, and is donating millions of his own pounds to create the Moonraker rocket, which can hit any city in Europe and, therefore, protect England from invasion by any enemy. But when M discovers that Drax cheats at cards, a plot is set into motion that will eventually lead to Bond uncovering the tycoon's true designs.

This is a perfectly respectable entry in the series, but does not attain the heights of, say, "Casino Royale" or "You Only Live Twice." There is less action than one might expect, and the suspense sometimes sags. But still, this is a solid thriller and I recommend it to anyone interested in the original Bond novels.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of the First Three Bond Novels., Jan 20 2004
By Anthony Sanchez (Fredericksburg, va United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Moonraker (Paperback)
I am reading (in some cases rereading) the Ian Fleming Bond books in chronological order. Moonraker is the third in the series. As opposed to the first two, this book delves into the life of the government secret agent. His everyday duties at work, and some of the personalities of those with whom he works. There is an emphasis on his chief "M" including M's real name (to my knowledge never spoken in the movies).

The point of the story builds slowly, but once exposed the mystery moves with the familiarity of a Bond novel. Again, the writer examines the human side of his character that is not seen in many other adventure novels. This story also differs from the others by having a stronger female character who uses her wits and determination (and not relying on her looks) to save Bond's life. Again, Fleming gives a diabolic antagonist, however, this one is particularly disgusting in his personal qualities. What is very believable, though, is how those who meet this character, including Bond, allow their objectivity to be lost due to social and economic status.

The book includes some of the more clever prose by Fleming thus far in the series such as, "Bond could hear a quick, deadly ticking, the hasty tripping of tiny metal feet somewhere in the body of the Moonraker. It filled the great steel chamber like the beating heart in Poe's story..."

Missing is the exotic setting common for a Bond story. Finally, for those who see the Bond character as the ultimate male chauvinist, the ending will come as a surprise.

Also recommended in this series are, Casino Royale, and Live and Let Die.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Flawed but Fun
It should go without saying, but I'll mention it anyway, the book has zero relation to the film other than title. Read more
Published on Aug 21 2003 by A. Ross

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
I loved this book. Even though some parts of the book got dull I still loved the plot of it. To when he meets with Drax and his time a lone with Brand. Read more
Published on Jul 15 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars good but outdated
This was a good read but it had nothing to do with the movie except for the name. Also, since it was written in the 50's, it is a little behind modern high-tech spy thrillers... Read more
Published on April 4 2003 by Matthew Ptak

5.0 out of 5 stars Bond at his best
ten times better than the movie, Moonraker got me from the moment i first open it up. High stakes card games, ruthless and sinister villains, politics and twist at the end that... Read more
Published on April 3 2003 by Matthew Hughes

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Bond Novel
Moonraker is the best of the orginal James Bond series. I cannot say enough about it, except that the film which took the title from this book and the name of some of the... Read more
Published on Feb 17 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Dated, but solid story
50 years after Ian Fleming wrote Moonraker, it is still a great action-adventure story. The ending really took me by surprise! Read more
Published on Feb 1 2003 by The Rectifier

5.0 out of 5 stars good fun
Moonraker the book and Moonraker the movie have almost nothing in common. Bond is up against a villain whose smart, evil and completely crazed. Read more
Published on Jan 15 2003 by Kimberley Wilson

5.0 out of 5 stars Cracking good read!
Dispel any thoughts about the tad-embarrassing Star-Wars-coat-tail film, and dive right into this whip-smart Cold War nuclear thriller. Read more
Published on Jan 4 2003 by M J Heilbron Jr.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Of The Old James Bond's
Of all the old James Bonds, Moonraker is the best. I've seen the movie over 20 times and everytime I watch it, it's better. So you should all buy this book.
Published on Jan 1 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars James Bond battles the evil Sir Hugo Drax!
Moonraker is the complete opposite of the action filled, space-traveling movie. It is one of the best 007 novels of all. Read more
Published on Dec 31 2002 by Devin Zydel

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