Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9781569470879
ISBN: 1569470871
Label: Soho Press
Manufacturer: Soho Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 339
Publication Date: 1997-05
Publisher: Soho Press
Studio: Soho Press

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."

Customer Rating:
Summary: Witty
Comment: 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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Customer Rating:
Summary: on second thought ...
Comment: 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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Customer Rating:
Summary: The Gun Seller - Enjoyable Tongue-in-Cheek Funny Read
Comment: 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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Customer Rating:
Summary: WONDERFUL READ
Comment: 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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Customer Rating:
Summary: funny
Comment: 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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