I'm sure there are more worthy literary pursuits than reading the novelisation of Wild Wild West, but I don't care; I had a lot of fun. I've always liked the film, even if nobody else does. Will Smith, Kevin Kline, Kenneth Brannagh, spy-fi, steampunk, westerns – all good things. The book might not have three of them, but it's still got the unashamedly pulpish sense of humour and adventure, and throws in some genuinely interesting historical asides as well. Ignore the looks on the Tube and enjoy yourself. ( )

A novelization of the 1999 film, no more, no less. ( )