FAQ for
Live and Let Die (1973)

Mr. Big's real name is not Dr. Kananga, it is Buonaparte Ignance Gallia. He is not a diplomat but an agent of SMERSH. He is not involved in smuggling drugs but Sir Henry "Bloody" Morgan's treasure. Solitaire uses playing cards instead of Tarot cards. Tee-Hee does not have a mechanical hand. He breaks Bond's left pinkie finger so he cannot have sex with Solitaire. There is no Rosie Carver or J.W. Pepper. Since this was written before "Doctor No", Quarrel Jr. is Quarrel. None of the story takes place in New Orleans. The latter half of the novel takes place in Jamaica. Baron Samedi is not a separate character but rather is who Mr. Big's followers think he is. Mr.Big's restaurant is called "The Boneyard". Felix Leiter is eaten by sharks as he is in the film "Licence to Kill". Bond and Solitaire are keel-hauled, as he is in the film "For Your Eyes Only". They are rescued by a limpet mine that Bond had placed under Mr. Big's yacht. Mr. Big tries to swim after them but is eaten by shark and barracuda.