It's interesting how, only on the third book, Fleming is already mixing it up. 
 The presence of the Moonraker, the grandeur of the evil plan (which I saw coming like halfway through tho), the moustaches! It all makes it feel slightly sci-fi. I already felt canon Bond was way more like the Third Doctor than any of his movie incarnations, and this book is only missing the Brig. I also liked how the Bond girl plot was handled, even if it means Bond can never have nice things, ever (and I know It'll only get worse. Poor Bond.) 
 I found endlessly amusing that Drax is pretty much wearing a light up tee that says BOND VILLAIN, and yet James remains convincded he's a good guy, HOW ARE YOU STILL ALIVE JAMES, and how CONCERNED him and M were over a rich guy Cheating! At! Cards! *gasp* Why would he ever do that? (Guys. Because he can, because he wants to feel smarter than everyone, because that's how he made his millions?) It was all so adorably gentleman-y. 
 The card game itself is a bit short and it makes the author's hand in guiding luck a bit too visible, but the halfway plot switch is very refreshing. 
 All in all, an awesome book.