Vive y deja morir

Bond's character often walks a fine line between heroism and moral ambiguity. I'm curious how Fleming approached depicting these internal conflicts.

The character of Mr. Big seemed more complex and culturally layered than I expected. What do others think about the depth of the antagonist here?

The vivid descriptions made the setting feel almost like a character itself. I'm wondering if Fleming drew from personal experiences or research for this locale.