What is the author's style in Live and Let Die by Ian Fleming?

The most striking thing about the language of this novel is its overt racism. Written in the 1950s, Fleming uses words that today would be considered totally unacceptable. The word 'negro' and 'negroid' are used throughout the novel, as are 'nigger,' 'jap' and 'chinamen'. These words are not used out of racist attitudes but can make the novel grating to read.