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The Gun Seller
written by Hugh Laurie
Studio : Soho Press
by Soho Press
Publisher : Soho Press
Released : 1997-05
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9781569470879
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 112 reviews)
List Price : $24.00
Our Price : $59.75
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Product Description |
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A spoof of the spy genre set in Britain features a drifter who orchestrates a magnificent caper involving the CIA, international terrorists, arms dealers, a high-speed chase on skis, and buxom, blonde beauties." |
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Marketadvisory.com Review |
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British actor and comedian Hugh Laurie's first book is a spot-on spy spoof about hapless ex-soldier Thomas Lang, who is drawn unwittingly and unwillingly into the center of a dangerous James Bond-like plot of international terrorists, arms dealing, high-tech weapons, and CIA spooks. You may recall having seen Laurie in the English television series Jeeves and Wooster; Laurie played Bertie Wooster, the clutzy hero of the P.G. Wodehouse comic novels that originated those characters. The lineage from Wodehouse's Wooster to Laurie's Lang is clear, and, if you like Wodehouse, you'll probably love The Gun Seller. |
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I detest spy novels. I loved this book. The Gun Seller is a witty, engaging, funny, serious novel--and somehow it manages to be all those at the same time. It begins lightly, and remains bouncy throughout, but as more and more plot threads get woven in, you find yourself caring about the main character and drawn into the plot before you realize it. It's funny without being corny, and serious without taking itself too seriously.
There are lots and lots of characters and plot meanderings, but Laurie does a great job of keeping it all straight for the reader without being condescendingly blunt about it. I'd recommend this for anyone, even those who don't normally enjoy reading. |
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on second thought ... |
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i bought & read this book years ago, shortly after it was published. thought it a thumping good read. re-read it earlier this fall & was taken aback at how horrific it had become once reality had caught up & surpassed it. corrupt american government? check. people being manipulated & murdered for the greater good of arms manufacturers? check. hmmm ... did mr laurie have access to a time machine? still, it's a breezily written piece & (spoiler alert) given the good guy wins, a slight improvement over the past decade since it was written. |
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The Gun Seller - Enjoyable Tongue-in-Cheek Funny Read |
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The Gun Seller is an enjoyable book and a parody of most spy thrillers. Hugh Laurie writes in the first person about a reluctant hero, with dry humor that will have you laughing out loud. The characters come to life throughout the story and there are some unexpected twists. This is a good read for any mystery fan. Here's hoping Hugh Laurie writes a sequel. |
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WONDERFUL READ |
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The Gun Seller is a fun, quick read that keeps you interested and entertained. It feels like typical HOUSE; wit and intelligence, with a bit of cynicism. I loved it. |
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I'm reading it on tour and enjoying it immensely. I grew up in the U.K. digging his stuff in Black Adder, Fry and Laurie etc. Got to meet him briefly once and he was a gentleman. I'm looking forward to the next one. Good job Hugh.
Jon Cleary. |
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