BOOK PLEDGES - UPDATE

We last checked in on the book pledges when both Inkpot and Valpot had read 5 out of the promised 150.

Let's see where they are now. Valpot?

Valpot: I've read 12 out of the 150. And almost finished 13.

That's 8 % - or 8.3%, if we count the half finished one. Sounds like you're right on target.

Please give us an update on how you rate - let's say books 6 to 10.

Valpot:
No problem.

6. By The Light Of The Moon by Dean Koontz
Another very enjoyable read from Dean. As usual, the action takes place over a very short space of time. The characters are good, the story is far out, and the plot moves along. I was not mad about the end but I did like the book, although not as good as his Odd Thomas series.
Rating: Not Bad

7. The French Confection by Antony Horowitz
Light hearted, light weight story of an unbelievably dumb detective and his smart kid brother (Hong Kong Phooey). Well written and amusing, though most of the humour is directed at the dumb brother. I found this limiting but a child probably wouldn't. Not for adults.
Rating: Readable

8. The Blurred Man by Antony Horowitz
As above, humorous simple detective tale. Very short. Suitable for younger children.
Rating: Readable

9. I know What You Did Last Wednesday by Antony Horowitz
As above, this time like Agatha Christie's Ten Little Niggers tale, with plenty of bodies piling up. The tone is so light that despite the deaths, it's not gruesome. My favourite of the three.
Rating: Readable

10. Spiderwick Chronicles - Book One.
This book took me perhaps twenty minutes to read, twenty minutes I could have better spent staring into space. Poorly written, lack of story, unlikeable characters, unrealistic behaviour - this "book" is a cheat and a con, barely constituting the first chapter of an average children's book. Produced in the style of the Lemony Snicket books, I pity the person who wastes the time glancing twice at it. Unreadable. Unpublishable. Unbuyable.
Rating: Unrateable - Darren Shan-tastic would be to recommend it too much.

Ok, thanks for that, Valpot.

Unfortunately, due to histrionic commitments, we were unable to contact Inkpot for an update on her book pledge. However we hope to bring you news on this subject later this week.