Ok I think what it boils down for me is that outright plagiarism or not, technically well written or not (I think not is the general consensus of opinion ) the fact is I read it and enjoyed reading it.

It didn't tax me, it didn't make me sit up and think, but it passed the time while I was waiting to go under the knife.(Maybe the thought of the impending operation dulled my brain lol)
There is plenty of literature that falls under the heading of classic and technically amazing that I’ve tried to read and its bored the heck out of me.


Maybe this guy is un-deserving of his success, but I don’t begrudge him. Heck I don’t begrudge anyone anything.