The Benson books

Muston

I'm half way through Colonel Sun and then I'm going to get into Gardner's work. But is it worth me reading Benson's books? I remember trying a long time ago with High Time To Kill and giving up on it. Maybe I was too young?

Thunderpussy

I just like to be able to say that, as well as seing all the movies.
I've read all the books, So if you're the same then sure read the Benson Books.
Although I really think only about the first few are ok but the soon become terrible.
I have read High time to kill and agree it's just awfull

chrisno1

I wouldn't stop you reading them.
I wouldn't recommend it either.
If you do, be brave...

Le Samourai

His first two—Zero Minus Ten and Facts of Death—were OK, but not great. It was a steep downwards spiral after that. There were some very embarrassing scenes in his books (two words: sperm bank) and some of the things he did with at least one of Fleming's characters were infuriating. I much prefer Gardner, and I'm not even that much of a Gardner fan.

That being said, I'd consider reading at least one or two Bensons just so you know what his work is like.