Ebook {Epub PDF} Gentlemen and Players by Joanne Harris

There are dirty tricks afoot at St. Oswald’s Grammar School for Boys and author Joanne Harris has written an absorbing novel, “Gentlemen and Players,” to tell us all about it. The suspenseful twist at the end of the story is intriguing and well plotted/5(). Reading guide for Gentlemen and Players by Joanne Harris. Readalikes | Genres Themes | Author Bio. Gentlemen and Players. A Novel. by Joanne Harris. X. Critics' Opinion: Readers' Opinion: Not Yet Rated. First Published: Jan , pages Paperback: Jan , pages Genres. Rate this book. Write a Review. Each of her books is unique and can stand on its own merits. Gentlemen and Players is a bit of a cat and mouse thriller that effectively uses a chess analogy throughout the novel. Lots of twists and turns in this mystery. Many of the characters' names are cleverly used to offer some insights and hints/5.

Summary and reviews of Gentlemen and Players by Joanne Harris, plus links to a book excerpt from Gentlemen and Players and author biography of Joanne Harris. Stunning Narration This is arguably Joanne Harris' best novel, combining stunning characterization with her remarkable talent for weaving nail-biting tension and eerie mystery into the minute of life a la normality. But it is the narrator, Steven Pacey, who gets the brownie points for this book. His interpretation of the characters is nothing short of perfect, as is his pacing, tenor and. But the old man faces a formidable opponent—a master player with a strategy that has been meticulously planned to the final move. A harrowing tale of cat and mouse told in alternating voices, this riveting, hypnotically atmospheric novel showcases Joanne Harris's astonishing storytelling talent as never before.

There are dirty tricks afoot at St. Oswald’s Grammar School for Boys and author Joanne Harris has written an absorbing novel, “Gentlemen and Players,” to tell us all about it. The suspenseful twist at the end of the story is intriguing and well plotted. Joanne Harris is the author of seven previous novels— Chocolat, Blackberry Wine, Five Quarters of the Orange, Coastliners, Holy Fools, Sleep, Pale Sister, and Gentlemen Players; a short story collection, Jigs Reels; and two cookbook/memoirs, My French Kitchen and The French Market. Half French and half British, she lives in England. With Gentlemen Players Harris has tapped an unsuspected talent for writing sophisticated, absorbing suspense. Library Journal Intelligent, compelling, technically well crafted, and entertaining, it is highly recommended.