Casino Royale (James Bond (Original Series))

In the novel that introduced James Bond to the world, Ian Fleming's agent 007 is dispatched to a French casino in Royale-les-Eaux. His mission? Bankrupt a ruthless Russian agent who's been on a bad luck streak at the baccarat table.

One of SMERSH's most deadly operatives, the man known only as "Le Chiffre," has been a prime target of the British Secret Service for years. If Bond can wipe out his bankroll, Le Chiffre will likely be "retired" by his paymasters in Moscow. But what if the cards won't cooperate? After a brutal night at the gaming tables, Bond soon finds himself dodging would-be assassins, fighting off brutal torturers, and going all-in to save the life of his beautiful female counterpart, Vesper Lynd.

Taut, tense, and effortlessly stylish, Ian Fleming's inaugural James Bond adventure has all the hallmarks that made the series a touchstone for a generation of readers.

The text in this edition has been restored by the Fleming family company Ian Fleming Publications, to reflect the work as it was originally published.

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Published Oct 16, 2012

188 pages

Average rating: 7.25

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AmaliaSilva

Oct 07, 2025

Oh wow, this post about Casino Royale really got me thinking again about how timeless that book is — Bond’s world is all about risk, luck, and strategy, just like in real life. I love how Fleming builds tension around every card game; it’s not just gambling, it’s psychology and charm in motion. It actually reminded me of how fun it is to unwind with modern games too — sometimes I relax by playing on https://pin-up-angola.com/pin-up-casino-app/ when I want that same thrill but in a chill way. There’s something so satisfying about switching from reading to gaming — both take you into totally different worlds of suspense and excitement. Books like this just remind me how much we all need those moments to disconnect and enjoy some free, playful time.

E Clou

May 10, 2023

4/10 stars

This is the first James Bond book. I seem to feel the opposite of other reviewers in that I thought the writing was sort of fun and moody, but the actual plot was so bad that it was not salvageable. This is not a spoiler because this is at the very beginning: the plot is basically that Bond will destroy this Russian spy by beating him mercilessly at gambling. The final third is the worst most unbelievable romance ever. I'm going to read the second one anyway.

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