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Paperback: 340 pages
�diteur: William Heinemann (Sep 29 1997)
Langue: English
ISBN-10: 0434003751
ISBN-13: 978-0434003754
Poids d'exp�dition : 554 g

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Thomas Lang is not exactly James Bond. He has military training and has done some bodyguard work, but on the whole he doesn't care to work too hard. When he is offered a contract on the life of a wealthy London businessman, not only does he turn down the offer, but he attempts to warn the "target" of his danger. This embroils him in a wild plot involving a notorious arms dealer, renegade CIA bigwigs, and a prototype for a military helicopter. There is mystery, intrigue, sex, and violence, all of which Lang tosses off with sarcastic wit and remarkable poise. Laurie's humor hits home. Although the subject is serious, even plausible, much of this comedy-thriller is laugh-out-loud funny and very readable. Highly recommended.?Joanna M. Burkhardt, Univ of Rhode Island Coll. of Continuing Education Lib., Providence
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YA. A delightful first novel by the British actor, comedian, and author of the television series "A Bit of Fry and Laurie." In this spoof (of sorts) of the spy genre, Laurie's appealing turns of phrase will grab readers from the first paragraph. Thomas Lang, formerly of the Scots Guard and currently a freelance bodyguard/man for hire, is offered an assassination job. He indignantly refuses, attempts to warn the victim, and is soon embroiled in undercover work for the British government, CIA operatives, arms dealers, and terrorists. Those who enjoy action or spy novels will be swept along in the events. Although somewhat convoluted, the plot is so punctuated with bursts of sly humor that readers won't mind a bit of confusion. The author pokes gentle, good-natured fun at the foibles and characteristics of British and Americans alike, as well as his hero, bureaucrats, terrorists, diplomats, and just about everyone else. In a tone reminiscent of Lawrence Sanders's "McNally" series (Putnam), the light, frothy humor is infectious. A quick read, with an engaging, capable hero and lots of plot twists, for YAs looking for something pleasantly different.?Carol DeAngelo, formerly at Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Excellent hard-boiled novel, Jui 26 2002

Par	"nwk27" (Littleton, MA USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires

This review is from: The Gun Seller (Paperback)

Very good, well-written detective thriller. I've read many novels in this genre and really enjoyed _The Gun Seller_; it's a quick, fun, but clever homage/satire of the best kind. In the interest of full disclosure, I must mention that I have an extreme crush on Hugh Laurie. Objectively, though, it's a good read. I was relieved to find his book intelligent and recommendable.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Why has this not been made into a film, Mars 6 2001

Par	Neil Roberts (North Wales,Great Britain) - Voir tous mes commentaires

This review is from: The Gun Seller (Paperback)

Just once in a while you amble around a bookshop,quite possibly because you are bored or just to get out of the rain even.You pick books up then put them down because something puts you off about them.And then a book catches your eye.You check out the author "I know this guy,he`s the silly one from Blackadder and Jeeves and Wooster!" . You pay your money and take the book home. BANG! this book hit me right between the eyes and kept me reading right thru till the early hours of the next day (well 5 a.m. to be precise).Mr Laurie has a knack of making you actually visualise this in a film like capacity and i could almost feel the sensation of sitting down to watch this as a movie.And being a motorcyclist myself his facts in the book concerning the aforementioned transport are spot on , BUY THIS BOOK YOU WONT REGRET IT. Another book as soon as you are ready Mr Laurie :)

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Something to savour., Juil 19 2000

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Chocolate for the mind , something to take little bits of and to put away for later , to be devoured a little at a time .

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4.0�toiles sur 5 Good, Fun in the Style of Hardboiled Detectives
Dashiell Hammett brought into the 90's by way of a humorist. Hugh Laurie (yes, the one from House) does himself proud in his forey into novel writing bringing us a clever story... Read more

Publi� il y a 16 mois par Michael Emond

2.0�toiles sur 5 Unmemorable
Not really the up-to-snuff, top drawer Brit humour we expect from Hugh Laurie. I'm writing this 6 months after reading the book, and really I remember very little of the book... Read more

Publi� le Janv. 8 2002 par S. A. Cartwright

4.0�toiles sur 5 Allow me one little gripe...
As GWB would say, make no mistake: this is a very enjoyable read. The plot is suspenseful, the characters interesting, and the humorous asides are just that. Read more

Publi� le Nov. 26 2001 par pierresc

4.0�toiles sur 5 A Real Treat for Hugh Laurie Fans!
If you were a fan of the BBC's 'A Bit of Fry and Laurie,' with it's madcap Monty Python-esque humor, then Laurie's first novel will keep you howling with laughter. Read more

Publi� le Sep 18 2000 par Cody Carlson

4.0�toiles sur 5 Wonderful, if sometimes cute, first novel from Laurie!
Hugh Laurie's engaging meta-spy novel THE GUN SELLER is a great piece of fast, incredibly readable fun. I read the book in two days. Read more

Publi� le Juil 3 2000 par figurat

4.0�toiles sur 5 Great Spy Spoof in the tradition of Wodehouse
A grand spoof on the spy novel written by a well-known British actor (Jeeves and Wooster, Black Adder) which follows and skewers the classic conventions of the genre: ex-Army hero... Read more

Publi� le Jui 13 2000 par A. Ross

3.0�toiles sur 5 Hmmmmm
Well, I read the book. I loved the way it was written, very funny. But the mainstory was hard for me to find. Read more

Publi� le F�v 9 2000

4.0�toiles sur 5 Very well told serious story by a comedy actor
Hugh Laurie is a comedy actor of a very high standard and his writing comes up to the same standard. Read more

Publi� le Janv. 5 2000 par Duncan Williamson

5.0�toiles sur 5 Laughing Aloud
I have never spent so much time laughing aloud as I have reading this novel. I don't like spy novels and I don't like thrillers, but I LOVED The Gun Seller. Read more

Publi� le D�c 7 1999 par mastandre@attbi.com

5.0�toiles sur 5 Masterly talent
Traditional spy novel and film noir cliches are turned on thier heads by Mr. Laurie's incredible talent with turning a comic phrase. Read more

Publi� le Nov. 24 1999 par Christopher A. Wyatt

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