Not in the same league as "The Moons a Balloon". (My Word Is My Bond: The Autobiography - Roger Moore)

Member Name: Bunty0704

Product:	My Word Is My Bond: The Autobiography - Roger Moore
Date:	03/11/09 (6 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Nice pictures

Disadvantages: Lacks personality

Im sorry but comparisons to David Niven's electrifyingly funny "The Moons a Balloon" are way off. I can see how the writing aspires to achieve this, but it falls short. It's not that Roger Moore writes badly, his style is quite adequate. But that's about it. Adequate enough to relay the seemingly relentless supply of anecdotes. But, lets face it, the experiences that any Hollywood actor has gone through are bound to be fascinating. The trick is to relay these experiences with some spark, wit and personality. Despite Mr Moore's reputation for self depracation and wit, this didn't translate itself when it came to writing it all down. Despite this, I ploughed through the book with a stoic zeal, desperate to unearth some of the great actor's (I have my tongue firmly planted in my cheek) legendary dryness. Only to come the end with a sense of disappointment. Sorry Roger..... better stick to the acting.

Summary: A disappointingly, clunky read.