How does the time period and settings of the novel shape the story?

Does Mr. Big really believe in voodoo or does he just use it to control his followers?

In reality does voodoo have such a strong pull in the African-American community, or is this played up for the novel? Do you think Fleming genuinely believes in this strong connection to voodoo or is he simply using it for dramatic effect in the novel?

Do you think Bond will get possession of the gold? Do you think he has a right to it?

How is Mr. Big's organization similar to intelligence organizations like the CIA or the British Secret Service? How are the different?

Is this a racist book? Are the characters racist?

The use of language changes over time. The most striking thing about this novel is the use of racial terms...