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One of the best, if not THE best.
I have to admit that I just couldn't put this book down. Every single page is intriguing and suspenseful, and contains an elaborate plot where ex-Nazi Sir Hugo Drax, head of the Moonraker nuclear missile project, is secretly planning to destroy London to gain revenge for his country's defeat in World War 2. Moonraker is rather like two books in one: the first part of the story centers on a card game at an exclusive gambling club, where 'M' has called Bond to investigate the suspicion of Drax cheating. In a brilliant sequence, Bond discovers Drax's ruse. This sets the stage for the second part, where 007 goes to Dover and finds out the terrifying secret about Drax and Moonraker.... Ian Fleming provides some intriguing touches looking into Bond's thoughts about his job, not to mention making Drax look like a grotesquely evil figure, and the Bond girl Gala Brand is impressive in that she plays a key part in discovering Drax's evil scheme, but she never really falls in love with Bond - rather an anomaly. In summary, Moonraker is a classic James Bond thriller from Mr. Fleming and is every bit as good as the film of the same name. (Interesting point: in the book Fleming compares Drax as a Lonsdale-type, in the film Drax is played by actor Michael Lonsdale. Coincidence?)

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Nothing Like The Movie!! Lots Of Action!! Great Plot!!
Ok, you probably know by now(after reading all the other reviews) that the book is nothing like the movie. It's true, they are completely different. I don't see how the movie is related to the book at all, except the bad guys name is Drax, and the good guys name is James Bond. Seriously, there is no Dr. Goodhead in the book, bond doesn't go into space, there's no Jaws(oh well), and most importantly, Moonraker is a Nuclear missile in the book, unlike the movie where it's a space ship.The movie is retarted and cheesy. Please don't let that make you stay away from this book. Here's my review:

Unlike all the other Bond books, this one doesn't take a while to get goin'. For that reason, I reccomend it to anyone, not just bond fans. It has a really interesting plot being that it was written right after the end of World War 2.(I don't want to give it away, even though other reviewers already have)
It starts off with a great card game(brings back great memories of the first bond book, Casino Royale, read my review!)and you can sense the thickening plot as it...uh...thickens? At any rate, it is action packed and has a great...I repeat, GREAT plot.
It really opens your eyes to the cold war and what could have happened(it has a much more realistic plot then the movie)
Now, you might wonder why I only gave it 4 stars... Unlike most bond books, It has a great beginning, but, UNLIKE most bond books, it has a boring ending. Most Bond Books end with a great action scene, not moonraker. The whole last chapter, Drax(the bad guy) is, uh... done with (don't want to spoil it for those who havent read it) and there's this whole long chapter that seems to be leading up to something and then all of a sudden, the book ends, and your like, okay? But, that, in no way, shape, or form gives you permission to NOT read this book. It is great the entire time, it just should have ended with the 24th chapter, instead of the 25th chapter,...that's all. So, all in all,it is a great book, I just can't figure out why Fleming added that last chapter, you'll see what I mean when (notice i said "when" not "if")you read the book.

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Kinder, Gentler Bond; Bigger, Badder Drax
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.