. . . since its plot revolves around a building full of musty tomes (being set in England, there are no colorful, good smelling modern volumes in sight). As any American well knows, Mr. Gutenberg's invention is prized on our side of the Pond above silver or gold--and the thicker the better. Every other yard sale over here features Reader's Digest Condensed Books, which are inevitably placed next to the change box on the pay table, as they are invariably by far the most valuable items being offered for purchase to discriminating buyers. Even though the London shop featured in MAN BAIT sports low-worth junk compared to the prized USA Digests or other American platinum fare, these trashy compilations prove enough to drive the relatively illiterate Brits to murder.
Review of Man Bait
