[1] The only noticeable differences between the novelization and the screenplay for Moonraker is that there is no mention of Dolly, Jaws' girlfriend, and his characterisation stays true to Wood's description as being a mute.

In addition, at the conclusion of the Venetian canal chase sequence, Bond's gondola does not sprout a flotation device and ascend to St. Mark's square as it does in the film.

He said the novelization was "dreary and schlocky and juvenile; it lacks all of the wonderful tension and personality of the original Fleming book.

"[3] The Los Angeles Times critic claimed that Ian Fleming "would have cringed at the writing to be found in this book.

[6] After the book's release, Eon Productions did not commission another Bond film novelization until Licence to Kill ten years later in 1989.