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Casino Royale (with Interview)
- Narrated by: Dan Stevens
- Series: James Bond (original), Book 1, James Bond: The Collection, Book 1
- Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Publisher's Summary
For James Bond and the British Secret Service, the stakes couldn’t be higher. 007’s mission is to neutralise the Russian operative Le Chiffre by ruining him at the baccarat table, forcing his Soviet masters to ‘retire’ him. When Le Chiffre hits a losing streak, Bond discovers his luck is in – that is, until he meets Vesper Lynd, a glamorous agent who might yet prove to be his downfall.
Includes an exclusive bonus interview with Dan Stevens.
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.
Dan Stevens is internationally known for his role as Matthew Crawley in the hit television drama Downton Abbey, and more recently he has starred in films including Summer In February, The Fifth Estate, A Walk Among the Tombstones, The Guest, The Cobbler and Night At The Museum 3. Dan’s other screen work includes Vamps, Hilde, Sense & Sensibility, Maxwell and The Line of Beauty, and his theatre work includes The Heiress on Broadway, and Arcadia, Every Good Boy Deserves Favour, The Vortex and Hay Fever in London.
Critic Reviews
"From the first evocative words to the last savagely ironic sentence, this is a novel with its own flavour." ( Sunday Times)
"Hums with tension." ( Time Magazine)
"A superb gambling scene, a torture scene which still haunts me, and, of course, a beautiful girl." (Raymond Chandler)
"A first-rate thriller…with a breathtaking plot." ( Manchester Guardian)
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- Anonymous User
- 06-09-2020
Classic spy story split into 3 distinct acts
This is a clear classic and very enjoyable particularly if you enjoy the Bond franchise. The voice performance was also good, though not as good as the prequel Forever and a Day. The only sour thing is the last 6 minutes where they interview the voice actor about the story, almost like a review which is very odd. The voice actor would have as much insight to the way the story was written as the audience so it was like hearing a review within the work itself and now I'm providing meta commentary review of a review. I would much more appreciate if the voice actor read a foreword or an interview of Ian Fleming which would have provided much more valuable insight and substance.
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- kathryn
- 21-05-2020
great
listen d 3 times so cool love d it it it it it Go to track
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- Adam Bush
- 22-03-2020
Movie fan turned audiobook fan.
I've been a lifelong fan of the movie franchise and this is my first foray into the printed versions. I can honestly say that this is a new and interesting perspective on Bond for me. I can see how this was adapted for the latest movie and the movie has done a great job capturing Ian Flemmings story. This is a must for any Bond fan.
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- Kieran McLaren
- 25-06-2018
Recommended
A brilliant introduction to the character of James Bond, perfectly narrated by Dan Stevens. apparently, "a review requires 15 words" should be okay now.
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- william ian neill ross
- 17-09-2016
great book and great performance
If you like the bond movies you really need to listen to this. What a great listen!
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- Macular
- 19-02-2015
Very enjoyable.
The reader was very clear, he also made it interesting different voices. Ian Fleming has written a very good series and this is excellent for the first one.
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- Linda
- 09-01-2016
a great story
Read well. discovering the real James Bond has been a treat. TRULY an enjoyable book.
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- Jacobus
- 15-09-2012
The classic that introduced James Bond
James Bond is one of the characters that have survived its creator. In Casino Royale, Ian Fleming introduced this 00-agent for the first time and he does a splendid job of it. You don't meet the assured machine-man super-spy of later books, but a very vulnerable and human James.
Personal tragedy mixed with patriotism and revenge drives 007 to make the decision between good and evil. He is not as cold and clinical as he initially seems and he is blinded by his very human emotions. For me, this is much better than the Film and not yet contaminated by high-tech gadgets and action scenes.
Dan Stevens deserves a 5 star performance. It does seem that when you read James Bond, as the narrator you have to put on a clandestine voice that initially has a bit of a monotonous ring to it or maybe a whisper. Stevens' success in reading this story is that the characters doesn't speak with this same type of voice. His impersonations are first rate.
I enjoyed this audio book and must hand another 5 points for Audible making the 'original' James Bond available in unabridged format.
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- Michael
- 05-09-2013
Nice Spy Drama
Dan Stevens is excellent. Didn't see much of him on Downton Abby but now I have a new respect for him. Damn good he is. Ian Fleming's writing is worth studying. His use of action direct verbs is excellent. He really knows how to move the story along at the right pace. James Bond is a product of the early Cold War and the left over days of WWII. Still, it is believable and fun to listen to. I like the way Ian Fleming treats characters, not as clichés but as interesting real people, well all but the Bulgarians. This book is worth the read, but as for listening to it, Dan Stevens really does an excellent job.
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- Stuart
- 28-01-2013
Much more of a literary effort than I expected
What did you like best about this story?
I have not read any Fleming before and was probably judging him unfairly based only on the movies, but the book was well constructed and the writing much better than expected, I think I thought it would be more comic book style. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Any additional comments?
Dan Stevens does a good job of the narration - maybe even a little hint of Connery about the phrasing and cadence every now and then.
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- Irene
- 28-09-2020
Great story and narration
Dan Stevens gives a fantastic performance. I've enjoyed every minute of it. One of my favourite audiobooks.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-08-2020
A fine first novel
I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting Fleming’s first Bond story, which shows so much character depth and understanding of how the character would feel and behave in such a high stress world. Although some would not like the mix of spy thriller and romance novel, I did, and found it to be very poignant. I loved how Dan Stevens read the novel, and it was a treat to listen to his interview at the end. Although he said he didn’t try to imitate any of the Bond actors, to me he sounded like a combination of Moore and Dalton, which I very much liked. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys thoughtful, pensive spy thrillers that are shorter than Le Carré’s novels, but no less enjoyable for that reason.
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- Francisco Correia
- 27-09-2019
A must for Bond fans
I've only seen the movies until I listened to this book. Here we meet a Bond with a lot more depth than on the big screen and I quite enjoyed that
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- Anonymous User
- 28-07-2018
amazingly narrated
the narrator does a spectacular job at the different accents. it really sucks you in.
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- Irina Alexander
- 26-02-2015
Bond - A Stranger To Present Generations!
Well narrated but not really familiar to Fleming's Bond and his world. The unfamiliarity comes through in the narration and lack of passion for values shows through.
Otherwise, nice experience.
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- Clifford
- 07-09-2012
The original and the Best
To celebrate 50 years of the James Bond films in the cinema, all of Ian Flemings oriiginal books have being recorded by an all star list of narrators. The first book is narrated by Dan Stevens of Downton Abbey fame.
The book is well read and provides a great introduction to the world of Flemings Bond and will also be enjoyed by die-hard Fleming fans as well.
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- Mr D
- 23-12-2012
Not the Bond you expect
I was surprised by Casino Royale. It was a more thoughtful Bond than I was used to in the films, but it still had all the excitement and style you have come to expect. The Narrator set the scene and mood of the story excellently. I would recommend this and I'm looking forward to more of the Bond books.
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- Anna
- 20-01-2013
James Bond will return...
With the 50th Anniversary of Bond on film just passing, I thought it was time to read the origins of this character, to see what Fleming original intentions were.
I found myself surprised in listening to this book just how jaded and brutal Bond was. Fleming's Bond is a million miles from Roger Moore's interpretation and personally I prefer the tougher more jaded Bond we have in book and that we eventually have with Daniel Craig's Bond. What's more I was surprised to find that one of the most brutal scenes from the latest Casino Royale film was actually taken from the book itself.
I was however not surprised by Bond's or the books attitude to women. Having been written over 60 years ago in a different era it is not surprising, but I don't think you can denying a novel of it's cultural value simply because of the views expressed in it. The book and it's characters represent a time, place and sensibility while today shocking, wasn't out of place then. But then again I think if all fictional characters expressed views that were more morally acceptable the fiction world would be very dull. The audio book is only 5 hours long, as Fleming doesn't waste time in explaining things away. For instance Vespa's arrival and staying at the Casino is glossed over, she is simply there to be kidnapped and to be Bond's love interest and is weakly written.
The reading by Dan Stevens is once again superb and was the reason I went for the audio book instead of reading it myself, his narration is what pushed the overall review to 5 stars.
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- Anna
- 06-07-2013
Enjoyable
Would you try another book written by Ian Fleming or narrated by Dan Stevens?
Most certainly!
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
It was not my favourite book but there is nothing I can criticise with the performance. A good book with a fantastic narrator
Was Casino Royale worth the listening time?
Yes, an easy listen and an unequivocal modern classic
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- Amazon Customer
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That is, the first book, not my first Bond via Audible. I have listened to some others, and must say that was the only reason it didnt get a five star, Bill Nighy and David Tennant were just superb! The story is great, Stevens does a good job, but it isnt all that captivating as the others, so much depend on the narrator. I have bought some others, and will likely go through all Bond stories
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- Derek
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A good read
This is a typical Bond book well written by Ian Fleming as usual. Well read by Dan Stevens and I would recommend it even if you have seen the film (either the original or new version). I really was not sure whether to purchase this book or not but am glad I did. Based on this I will be purchasing more bond books.
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- Tim S WILLIAMS
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Spy classic. Classic Audible Recording!
what an unusual book. the big set piece is a card game. Bond falls in love and there's little car chases or gun play. well written and well recorded. bring on the next 007 take!
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- Michael
- 26-05-2019
Good for Bond fans
If you're a fan of the Bond films and fancy the books then this is quite enjoyable however as a spy/thriller if it hadn't been Bond I'd probably be a bit more critical about the story and characters.
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- Dan Friend
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Mr Bond?
Best audio narration I've ever heard, and what a novel: Ian Fleming is better than Le Carre..
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- chimneyman
- 08-05-2019
What does this story tell us about Ian Fleming?
I think this story needs to be considered in the light of its author's own life story. During WW2, Ian Fleming was fairly high up in the back rooms of the British intelligence services and was closely involved in the management of some of the more clandestine activities of the war (including the development of special forces such as the SAS). So far as I know, he never took part in front line activities. After the war, it is said, he badly wanted to tell what he knew but was prevented from doing so by the need for ongoing secrecy. A lot of the details of Bond's London-based organisation are said to be very similar to Fleming's WW2 outfit and a lot of the James Bond story lines are said to be based on real events. I was surprised by the 'philosophical' content of Casino Royale which raises questions about right and wrong, manhood, love and the role of women. The story seemed to reveal Fleming's personality as being more than a little conflicted by his experiences in WW2. I even wonder if he was wracked by feelings of guilt about some of the things he had seen and done (or not done).
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