Moonraker

by Ian Fleming
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Good Books rating 4.0
Thriller/Suspense
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  • ID: 9068
  • Added: 2025-12-23
  • Updated: 2026-01-01
  • ISBN: 9780099576020
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2012-01-01
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 4

Sir Hugo Drax is a multi-millionaire tycoon and war hero, celebrated for his Moonraker missile defense program. However, his reputation and the future of the program are at risk when he gambles millions of pounds at the card table, raising suspicions about his winning streak. /n/n The story delves into the enigmatic world of Sir Hugo Drax, where his public image clashes with his secretive behavior. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that there is more to his actions than mere chance, hinting at a larger conspiracy that could threaten national security.

Reviews
Great Books Guy · 2022-12-02
engaging 4.00

The novel is a patriotic homage to England, with a deep skepticism toward the wealthy elite. It's a compelling mystery with rich character development.

Moonraker is a patriotic novel that deeply celebrates England, expressing a sense of national pride. The reviewer appreciates the novel's skepticism toward the wealthy elite, which adds depth to the story. They also highlight the rich character development, particularly in the lead characters, which makes the novel stand out among Fleming's previous works. The novel's mystery elements are engaging, and the reviewer enjoys the suspense and intrigue that Fleming weaves throughout the story.

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    Moonraker is a patriotic novel – an homage to England.

    It expresses a deep sense of skepticism toward the Ayn Randian mega-millionaire magnate class.

    The characterization throughout Moonraker is much richer to its lead characters than Fleming's previous work.

Coffee Addicted Writer · 2021-09-26
fun 4.00

The book is a fun adventure with some outdated elements. It's recommended for fans of the series.

This reviewer thoroughly enjoyed Moonraker, despite its outdated elements and a few flaws. They describe it as a fun 007 adventure that's well worth reading, especially for fans of the series. The novel's mix of action, mystery, and intrigue keeps the pages turning, making it a solid entry in the James Bond canon. They appreciate the vivid portrayal of 1950s England, which adds depth to the story.

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    Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading Moonraker. It's outdated with a few other flaws, but it's a fun 007 adventure.

    I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the James Bond series.

    It's a genuinely gripping story with good characterization of the villain.

Not Perfected Yet · 2020-10-22
compelling 4.25

The novel features rich characterization and a gripping story, making it a standout in the series. The reviewer appreciates the vivid portrayal of 1950s England.

Moonraker stands out in the series due to its rich characterization and gripping story. The reviewer appreciates the vivid portrayal of 1950s England, which adds depth to the novel. They also highlight the detailed descriptions and the engaging narrative, which make the story compelling. The novel's focus on mystery elements and the suspense created by Fleming make it a thrilling read. The reviewer enjoys the detailed descriptions and the engaging narrative, which make the story compelling.

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    The characterization throughout Moonraker is much richer to its lead characters than Fleming's previous work.

    Customers find this Bond novel to be a genuinely gripping story with good characterization of the villain.

    How 1950s England is vividly portrayed.

Supposedly Fun · 2016-02-02
thrilling 3.75

The novel is a mystery with a focus on action and suspense, making it a thrilling read. The reviewer appreciates the detailed descriptions and the engaging narrative.

Moonraker is a mystery novel that focuses more on action and suspense compared to Fleming's previous works. The reviewer enjoys the detailed descriptions and the engaging narrative, which make the story compelling. They also appreciate the suspense and intrigue that Fleming creates, making it a thrilling read. The novel's focus on mystery elements adds to its appeal, and the reviewer finds it to be a fun and exciting adventure.

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    Moonraker the novel is essentially a mystery.

    It is moreso than the first two books in the series at least, which played with noir but focused primarily on the action.

    Fleming's writing style combines thrilling narrative with detailed descriptions, making it a compelling read.

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