I have been reading Archer's books for some 25 years, first discovering him during a summer college recess. I have religiously read every book except volumes 2&3 of the prison diaries. I could never find them in hardcover in the US. With the iPad it was easy to get volume 2. While not as interesting as his novels, I enjoyed this volume of his prison diary. He provides interesting insight to prison life and one cant but help think of the juxtaposition of Lord Archer in a penal institution. While I sense he often felt that it was wrong for him to be in prison (I'm innocent I swear! which seems to be the mantra of all convicts) he seems to have adapted to life and tried to make the best of it. Again not quite as enjoyable as his splendid novels, but still a quick and interesting read.

The book is good but way too many typographical errors. Does anyone proof read at all? Hardly a page goes by without an error. When asked to pay, one would not expect such shoddy presentation.