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Includes an exclusive bonus interview with Bill Nighy.
Ian Fleming was born in London in 1908. He was educated at Eton and worked as a journalist in Moscow and a banker and stockbroker in London before becoming personal assistant to the Director of Naval Intelligence during the Second World War. He wrote his first Bond novel, Casino Royale, in 1952 at Goldeneye, his home in Jamaica. Since then James Bond has gone on to become a global phenomenon.
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Critic reviews
"Mercilessly readable." ( The Listener)
"Moonraker establishes its author as Mr. Eric Ambler’s rival or successor." ( Tablet)
"It’s all utterly disgraceful and highly enjoyable." ( The Spectator)
"Astonish me!” the addict may challenge; Mr Fleming can knock him sideways." ( The Scotsman)
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- Drewdle
- 07-06-16
Bond as it should be.
What a great story. One of my favourite Bond adventures. Great 50's settings and the story unfolds in a brilliant way with a good story line and people in it. It's good just to close your eyes, listen and travel back in time.
Why does Bond no longer drive Bentleys?
I am starting to realise how good these books are and how poor some of the films are in comparison. This bears no relation to the Moonraker film other than character names. Why didn't they just make this book into the film?
Bill Nighy is an excellent narrator and I hope he does more Bond.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- David
- 11-04-16
Sublime narration
Ian Fleming's original plot varies quite considerably from the film version, in a good way. It is more plausible - although still pretty far-fetched - but moreover is brought to life by an absolutely brilliant narration by Bill Nighy.
Whatever you may have thought of the film, if you are a Bond fan or just enjoy a good thriller, you'll love this.
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- Alistair
- KIRKWALL, United Kingdom
- 09-10-15
Bond at his best. Moonraker is a masterpiece.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Moonraker (with Interview)?
The entire last quarter seemed so fluid I could imagine it all perfectly in my mind. But the explanation Drax gives for his motivations was very memorable and perfect for his character.
What about Bill Nighy’s performance did you like?
Bill Nighy's performance was sumpremely elegant as Bond himself. Perfect for the card plot at the beginning of the novel and the sequences with Gala Brand. On the other hand his Drax was amazing - an excellent example of the boorish pseudo-gentleman - and as the book itself phrases it 'Prussian militarism'. I have to admit I could easily imagine Nighy's Drax on a battlefield in the War of 1870.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
"Hugo Drax: War Hero, British Gentlemen, Card Cheat, Murderer."
Any additional comments?
An excellent book very well read and worth your time. Nighy is definitely one of the better narrators of the Bond series and up there with Toby Stephens my personal favourite.
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- Sir-Hamster
- 04-02-18
My favourite Bond, read by a great actor!
If your expecting something like the Roger Moore film from the 1970s your going to be in for a surprise, no space shuttles, no Jaws and no foreign exotic locations. However what you do get is a story which is both gripping, realistic and will have you on the edge of your headphones from start to finish. Bill Nighy gives an epic performance as Bond and the rest of the characters, his calm cool voice is perfect for the role. Although the story may have been written back on the late 1950s it's still as sharp today. 10/10
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- Mrs. D. I. Reynolds-hale
- 09-09-15
50 years on and still a good read
Would you listen to Moonraker (with Interview) again? Why?
This has always been one of my Fleming favourites. I read all the James Bond books when they were first published and loved them. In fact I remember being a bit put out by the films because they didn't stick to the story. After a while I realised that the films and the books were on different planes entirely, and you had to accept that.
What did you like best about this story?
Loved the bridge game at Blades.
What about Bill Nighy’s performance did you like?
For me the weakest part of the story was the narration. Bill Nighy's depiction of Bond really didn't convince me at all. Most the other readers of the Bond series have done a better job.
Any additional comments?
A really good tale!!
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- Mark Ramsay
- Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, UK
- 08-12-18
Rocketman
Great intrigue and adventure, of a little predictable in terms of the reveal of “Drax”, but the reading was lively and enjoyable
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- Mr T Chard
- 04-12-17
Brilliant book
Moonraker is very well narrated and still is my favourite Bond book. A great listen.
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- Scott
- 20-11-17
One of the best Bond Books.
What a fantastic book. Bill Nighy really connects to the story and all it's characters.
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- Neil
- 23-10-17
Dated but still a great story
As I'm very familiar with the film, I didn't know what to expect from this audio book. The story is totally different but pulls you in. I enjoyed it and finished it in a day.
Also, I could listen to Bill Nighy for hours and I did.
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- garth g.
- 13-06-17
Great Story
This was the first bond I had read/listened to and I absolutely loved Bill Nighy was great at narrating it
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- lynn
- 16-03-13
Wonderful Reading of a Classic Story
This is a superb presentation by Bill Nighy of this classic early James Bond tale. The story itself is rather comically dated in terms values and culture we are after all a long way from the early 1960's. However in terms of a ripping yarn superbly presented you really couldn't go much better than this. Bill Nighy covers all the characters superbly, giving each one life without ever entering into parody. I look forward to investigating others in this series, all read by experienced actors which make such works a pleasure.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Michael
- 07-11-13
I like it
Realistic boys own adventure where JB doesn't always gets who he wants but saves the day. A fun listen even though Bill Nighy is a little different to the other narrators. Come to think of it, should super spies play Bridge?
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- MR
- 04-05-17
Great
excellent, not a fan of the female voice but otherwise amazing performance and engaging story.
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- Anniebligh
- 05-12-16
great listen
The movies seem to have damaged 007 stories too much. Almost like these stories are other stories.
Lots of period,1950's drama and really enjoyable. Surprised me I loved this one so much.I liked Bill Nighy reading as he gave Bond a maybe less than macho super hero persona and more lovable, in spite of his cold eyes. I have to look at Flemming again.
The little Nighy 'take' at the end could have been deleted. not an interview, just comment.