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Octopussy and the Living Daylights - Octopussy/The property of a lady/The living daylights/007 in New York

Ian Fleming · 2002

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Octopussy and the Living Daylights - Octopussy/The property of a lady/The living daylights/007 in New York by Ian Fleming. This book is content notes include Violence, Alcohol or drugs, Death of a character; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Violence4/5
  • Alcohol or drugs3/5
  • Death of a character3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Frequent references to luxury brands and high-end lifestyle items.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Several stories involve murder, planned killing or suicide as part of spy intrigue. Death is serious but not consistently shown in graphic detail or central to every story.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional descriptions of injuries or death, generally brief.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Mild profanity and period-appropriate language.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Not a primary theme.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Some flirtatious encounters and romantic tension.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Suspenseful espionage plots include pursuit, hostage-like peril, assassination threats and possible sudden death, though intensity varies by story.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Mild sexual references and suggestive situations.

Alcohol or drugs3/5
Why this rating?

Smoking, alcohol and social drinking are recurring parts of Bond's adult milieu and are often presented casually or stylishly.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Espionage plots include shootings, assassination threats, armed confrontations, torture-related danger and lethal violence, usually described briskly.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters repeatedly face lethal danger, intimidation and uncertainty; Bond's professional bravery is a central feature.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The compact spy plots use inventive missions, disguises, codes, reversals and unusual settings to drive problem-solving and suspense.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Characters reflect the era's mid-century perspective and international settings.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides some historical and geographical context for the Cold War era.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional displays of personal loyalty among associates.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

The stories emphasize duty, alertness and resisting threats, while also presenting morally ambiguous violence and glamorous risk-taking.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Bond shows courage, competence and loyalty, but his violence, drinking, smoking, manipulation and objectification make him a mixed role model.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
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