Karlsson Books Clock > Reviews (2)

Before Christmas I were on the lookout for a quirky clock for my mantelpiece and as you can probably tell by the picture this clock fitted the bill perfectly - or so I thought. The brightly coloured Karsson book clock is available online and I purchased mine online for under £20 delivered. The clock appears to be three books in blue, yellow and red, and the centre book (yellow) is not only larger than the other books it also has the numbers 12 and 6 located appropriately down the spine. The other smaller books have the words 'nine' and 'three' on their spines too.

The clock is approximately 20cm x 15cm x 20cm and is disappointingly less sturdy than its appearance suggests. Although it is very colourful and stands out well on its own, it can be hidden among books on a shelf to blend in with the background. If you have a bookshelf it would be ideal, but I have it as a quirky timepiece on my mantel and it is equally as effective. The hands and movement of the clock are of a very basic quality. The clock requires a single AA battery which is not supplied, but the movement and hands are not built to last and are of a poor standard for what isn't a cheap clock in my opinion. At £20 delivered I would have expected something with a bit more quality, but even the body of the clock isn't as sturdy as one would desire.

If you are looking for something out of the ordinary and don't want a digital or plain design then this clock could be for you. If you are looking for a quirky gift then this could also fit the bill, but quality product this is not. For all it is bright and attractive, £20 is a little much for such a poor novelty item and had i seen this in a shop for half the price I wouldn't have been tempted.