Gentlemen and Players Audiobook

" I love a book that is able to surprise me and Harris did just that in Gentlemen and Players. I enjoyed the juxtaposition of the the two narrators and how each individual story played off the story of the other. "

" I literally ate this book in a 3 days time. Joanne Harris can deal different topics always in an excellent way. I really admire how she find the perfect words to describe a situation, a place or the different and complicated thoughts of every character which we can find inside her novels. Usually, when I start one of her books, it becomes hard to me to stop turning page. It's like a drug :D "

" NOt my favorite Joanne Harris Book. Fascinating at first, but a book with more lurking evil than I prefer to read. I also listened to it as a talking book and was very confused on whose voice I was listening to and when the actions were taking place. "

" I kind of sussed out where the book was headed, but that doesn't mean this wasn't a nastily fun read. For those who like mystery novels, this is a cut above. "

" The story is a little unsatisfying but the set up in a private school is great and the twist is well done "

" I don't know whether I was merely distracted or if she made this book a touch more confusing than it needed to be. Sigh. "

" Very enjoyable - an intriguing read that got me hooked and kept me reading for hours at a time. The author weaves the plot back and forth between the past and the present using 2 different perspectives: I did figure out the 'twist' about half way through the novel. "

" Very good read full of twists and turns "

" Great read! Kept you on your toes! Highly recommend! "

" Too much foreshadowing, not enough actual plot. "

" another amazing book by Joanne Harris. I read her first novel and her last and some of the ones in between but my plan is go on reading them all. "

" It's been awhile since I read this--but I shouldn't have left it off my list! Author of Chocolat cleverly (by my recollection)writes a neat mystery--some aspects are predictable, some not-so-much. Not to mention that I identify somewhat with the aged instructor. "

" Although the author writes well, I just don't like what she writes! "

" Yes, re-reading it is a good idea ... I also thought that I have missed a lot of clues leading to the unexpected ending. But by far, I think this is the best book written by Joanne Harris. Other books of hers are of rather different style. "

" Normally I wouldn't read a book like this one, but a friend loaned it to me saying I'd like it. She was definitely right. How the crap I didn't see the twist coming I'll never know. I loved the characters. "

" The two narrators' voices, hero and villain, are very distinctive, but I had some difficulty keeping the rest of the cast clear in my mind. Some excellent twists, but (spoiler) I have an aversion for thrillers were the bad guy gets away scot free. "

" One of the best mysteries ever. "

" A very witty and entertaining book, in the vein of a whodunnit?, amidst suspense and humor. Very good. "

" I guessed a little about the end of the book long before I got there, but the road was still interesting and worthwhile. That said, I don't feel much urge to pick up another book by Harris. "

" I like how the story developed and kept you on your toes... not one to start & stop. "

" The end made up for the middle. "

" I liked this book, good characters with a twist - fun to discuss when other readers 'figure it out'. "

" So much fun! I loved the format that she used. Although I had guessed the ending, I still couldn't stop reading. "

" I always find Joanne Harris captivating. I hope this novel delivers a sequel someday. "

" Didn't think I was going to like this but in the end I enjoyed it. I guessed the twist but I can't resist a story set in a school. "

" I'v loved Joanne Harris' style, from my first read, Chocolat. This was a suspenseful novel from the beginning, set in a boys' school yet with fair treatment toward the teachers, which isn't always the case. It's because Harris was a teacher that she gets it so right. I really enjoyed this book. "

" Good book with a great twist at the end. Starts out slow and you wonder at times who is the author...who is retelling the story. It is from the perspective of both antagonists. St. Oswalds grammar school for the upper crust boys in England(which is middle school in the states) is the setting. "

" Great book! Exceptionally well written and a page turner as well. Harris' character and plot development is exceptional. And each book is so unique. "

" This was a brilliant book. There are two protagonists "Pawn" and "King". The story is told from each of their perspectives. We know who "king" is, but "pawn"? Definately of of the best twists I've read in a long time. "

" Very good, but I figured out the "twist" about halfway through. Not as good as some of her others, but she has a way with characters and setting. "

" 4/11 A decent mystery with one rather far-fetched revelation. Set in an English boys school. The murderer was truly warped and despicable. Mystery lovers would enjoy the twists, turns, and red herrings in the plot line. "

" A mix of shady pasts, mundaneness and twists that will leave you gasping, this is one book you will never forget. "

" One of my favorite books. "

" Marvelous read--as a former teacher and an interest in things British it was engrossing. Its voices are confusing if you don't pay attention to the printed detail at the beginning of each chapter. "

" “Gentlemen and Players” is a thriller based in a private school. Joanne Harris weaves together three different narrative voices and steadily provides further information to the reader. This approach builds up suspense leading to the final denouement. Probably the best fiction book I've read. "

" This book started off quite slowly but the ending was amazing never knew you could get so many twists and turns in one book! Read this if you like a good plot I can't really tell you much more without ruining the end "

" I was surprised I liked this one as much as I did. I thought it would be pure fluff, but it was a fun read. "

" I have never been so shocked at a plot twist before, Joanne Harris totally strung me along! Very impressed, although also slightly disturbed... "

" delightfully well-written but too easy to guess whodunit, which made the huge "surprise ending" fall flat. Also, the ending felt rushed and was much more poorly written than the rest of the book. I wouldn't recommend this one to friends. "