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A very funny book ... makes many another comic novel look slow-witted in comparison Sunday Telegraph A terrific debut Daily Telegraph Clever and hilarious, with a story that is intricate, tense and well researched - and unstintingly joyous read Time Out A ripping spoof of the spy genre Vanity Fair
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From the brilliantly funny Hugh Laurie, a debut novel that will have his existing fans - and anyone who loves Stephen Fry and Ben Elton's books - laughing out loud.
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book was a rollercoaster ride from start to finish, nothing like I expected. I was expecting a funny book. Don't get me wrong it is funny, but it is mainly a thriller about a guy being swept up in a chain of events beyond his control. Laurie suceeds in drawing you into the plot and making you empathise with the main character. It is excellently written with twists and turns a plenty, keeping you on the edge of your seat, especially the superb climatic rooftop ending. I particulary liked the use of quotations at the beginning of each chapter, which gave a little clue as to where the story was going, making you want to read on. In a lot of thrillers you can work out what's going to happen before you have got to the middle however in The Gun Seller the plot thickens so much that it isn't until the last few pages that the whole thing comes together. Indeed it's only in the last chapter that you work out the full meaning of the title. Hugh Laurie is a talented novelist and can do much more than just be funny.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Fast-moving plot, written with panache and wit. From the opening sequence, when we witness the hero having his arm nearly broken by the thug I found this book to be engrossing. As others have written, it was hard to put down. The book is scattered and splattered with wry, comic, sharp observations on how and why people react to each other. Some of the scenes, where Lawrie described body language and dialogues were original and I found myself rereading them to increase the pleasure. The detailed and seemingly accurate description of firearms, Czech republic, Morocco, London were enthralling. Loved it! Good work, Mr Lawrie!!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Don't buy this expecting it to be high literature and you won't be disappointed. Some beautiful set-pieces and nicely human characters keep the entertainment turned up high and you could easily read this in one go as it whizzes along. The second half of the book seems slightly sketchy compared to the first half but by then you are so keen to stay with the story it doesn't really matter and doesn't spoil the enjoyment. One of a very small number of books that made me laugh out loud.
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From the multi talented Mr Laurie
Will wonders never cease!
Not only a funny man and a serious actor, a jazz recording artist but an author to boot!
Very funny, witty and sarcastic book. Read more
Not only a funny man and a serious actor, a jazz recording artist but an author to boot!
Very funny, witty and sarcastic book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by GW
Very funny and smart
It came as no suprise that Laurie was a good writer. It did come as a suprise when the book was a parody of serious spy novels rather than a parody of Bond and Buchanen (which... Read more
Published 8 months ago by D. J. Andrews
An unexpected pleasure!
I bought this book out of curiosity. Not terribly impressed by Hugh Laurie's jazz collection I thought I would see if he could write or whether acting was his true vocation. Read more
Published 9 months ago by makindaisychains
Another proof of Hugh Laurie's brilliance
I became a fan of this man with House M.D. He seemed like an awesome actor. Then, I bought the DVD Set of A Bit Of Fry And Laurie, and even it had a sense of humour that's a bit... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Junior
At least it's not a series
I know he's an excellent actor and generally an appealing screen personality but I seem to be in the minority on this one - a spy thriller published in 1996. Read more
Published 10 months ago by old dude
A book written by Dr. House? Read it, you will enjoy it!
Funniest book I have read in a long time. Highly recommend it and I do hope that he will write more.
Published 11 months ago by Thank you
Gun Sellar: Hugh Laurie
Love this book! It's funny, clever, very readable. I think he writes extremely well, is very witty and articulate - without being too clever.
Excellent book.
Excellent book.
Published 11 months ago by chrissimac
The unintended Hero
This is a novel that is never intended to be anything other than an enjoyable read. One where you are firmly placed in supporting the over talented, underdog main character; Thomas... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Christian
An excellent British romp
I'm a fan of Hugh Laurie's work and was suprised to discover this little gem had been published a few years ago. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Devon maid
Absolutely brilliant
To say this book is brilliant is a criminal understatement. From the reviews posted below those who don't seem to have enjoyed it either
A) Are American
B) Thought it was... Read more
A) Are American
B) Thought it was... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Binky
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