The gun seller by hugh laurie is the story of an englishman named thomas lang. Hugh lauries writing style simply put, is brilliant. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the gun seller. However, it took me until most of the way through to really become invested in the fate of the protagonist, and sometimes i had a little trouble following the plot. The gun seller by hugh laurie goodreads share book. Hugh laurie concocts an uproarious cocktail of comic zingers and over the top action in this ripping spoof of the spy genre vanity fair the irresistible tale of a former scots guardturnedhired gun, a freelance soldier of fortune who also happens to be one heck of a nice guy. Soulful jazz music smooth piano night romantic music for studying, sleep, work cafe music bgm channel 4,320 watching live now.
May 01, 1996 the gun seller is a strange book, in a way. Hugh laurie apparently does a lot of things well, including writing novels. Hugh laurie the gun seller read and download epub, pdf, fb2. The gun seller by hugh laurie nook book ebook barnes. The gun seller by hugh laurie penguin books australia. Within hours lang is butting heads with a buddha statue, matching wits with evil billionaires, and putting his life among other things in the hands of a bevy of femmes fatales, whilst trying to save a. D the official guide to the hit medical drama, and more on thriftbooks. At cambridge university he took part in a number of undergraduate revues, the last of which won the perrier award at the edinburgh fringe festival in 1981. I am indebted to the writer and broadcaster stephen fry for his comments. Death and disaster are at our shoulders every second of our lives, trying to get at us. I picked up hugh lauries the gun seller out of curiosity, since i have been a fan of the actor since his blackadder and jeeves and wooster days. The gun seller by hugh laurie 1997, hardcover 2 trending price. I had to read this one to know the writer hugh laurie.
Despite his attempts to distance himself from the situation, thomas gets pulled into the center of a conspiracy so convoluted that he has no idea who to trust or. The gun seller is chock full of wit, quip, and typical british idiosyncrasies. It begins when thomas lang is asked to assassinate a man. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on the gun seller by hugh laurie. British actor and comedian hugh lauries first book is a spoton spy spoof about hapless exsoldier thomas lang, who is drawn unwittingly and unwillingly into. Coldblooded murder just isnt thomas langs cup of tea. I dont know how i stumbled upon his book, the gun seller though, possibly in attempts to see if hed done anything since house. Free download or read online the gun seller pdf epub book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As i listened to simon prebbles excellent narration, i could almost hear laurie saying the words himself. Oct 07, 2004 buy the gun seller new ed by laurie, hugh isbn. Thomas langs an inoffensive sort who hasnt done much since mustering out of the scots guards. Hugh laurie has only written one novel, but i hope there are more to come after his near perfect debut, the gun seller. We hope that these ideas will enrich your discussion and increase your enjoyment of the book.
When thomas lang, a hired gunman with a soft heart, is contracted. Every paragrah was crammed with superior wit to the detriment of character, plot or story. Laurie uses his platform to lampoon anyone within reach, including the storys local constabulary and american international businessmen andor spies. Laurie is not englands heir to shakespeare, so the highbrow reading public is best advised to move along. Hugh laurie s writing style simply put, is brilliant.
The story follows the wayward character thomas lang, a hired gun who is a lot nicer than he seems. Pdf the gun seller book by hugh laurie free download. I picked up hugh laurie s the gun seller out of curiosity, since i have been a fan of the actor since his blackadder and jeeves and wooster days. About a quarter of the way in though, it seems like it occurs to laurie that he actually has some storytelling to do, and sets about doing it. The gun seller by hugh laurie, 9780099469391, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The gun seller book by hugh laurie official publisher. The gun seller by hugh laurie book cover, description, publication history. And it turns out that hes also a decent author, as this book attests to its basically a cross between a comedy novel and a tale of espionage, reminiscent of. He added yet another profession to his lengthy list of accomplishments when, in 1996, he published his first novel, the gun seller. Up against rogue cia agents, wannabe terrorists, and an arms dealer looking to. It is often described as one of the best comedy espionage novels ever written. Hugh laurie concocts an uproarious cocktail of comic zingers and overthetop action in this ripping spoof of the spy genre vanity fair the irresistible tale of a former scots guardturnedhired gun, a freelance soldier of fortune who also happens to.
Buy the gun seller first edition by laurie, hugh isbn. Hugh laurie the gun seller read and download epub, pdf. A scene from the first chapter of hugh laurie s book the gun seller. Hugh laurie books list of books by author hugh laurie. Quotes from the gun seller by hugh laurie bookmate. It concerns former scots guards officer thomas lang and his reluctant involvement in a conspiracy involving international arms dealers, terrorists, the cia, the mod, beautiful women and fast motorcycles. Ive been a fan of hugh laurie since he first made an appearance on blackadder series 2 and onwards in the early 80s along with a bit of. H ugh laurie is a familiar and welcome name to americans who have seen british. The gun seller by hugh laurie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This document was generated by abc amber lit converter program. Hugh laurie concocts an uproarious cocktail of comic zingers and overthetop action in this ripping spoof of the spy genre vanity fair the irresistible tale of a former scots guardturnedhired gun, a freelance soldier of fortune who also happens to be one heck of a nice guy. He was fantastic as one half of fry and laurie, and i learned how to play a bunch of his comedy songs on guitar.
The gun seller was written by hugh laurie and published in 1996. One day, apropos of nothing in particular, a canadian arms. The main characters of this fiction, humor story are thomas lang. Editions of the gun seller by hugh laurie goodreads. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Thomas gaughan this text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Laurie is perhaps best known for portraying the title character on the fox medical drama series house 20042012, for which he received two golden globe awards and nominations for numerous other awards. Being a fan of his acting skills and his absolutely fantastic communication, especially in comedy shows. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 340 pages and is available in paperback format. Despite his attempts to distance himself from the situation, thomas gets pulled into the center of a conspiracy so convoluted that he has no idea who to trust or how to get out alive. Reading the book causes me to wonder how many of lauries lines on house are improvised as his narratorcharacter in gun seller speaks in the same dark, ironic, wisecracking tone as does dr. For the first 20% of the book there was the overwhelming feeling that hugh laurie was the smart boy in the class and was trying to show it. The gun seller by hugh laurie hugh laurie concocts an uproarious cocktail of comic zingers and overthetop action in this ripping spoof of the spy genre.
Hugh laurie is a multi talented man and he carries on being so with this book that is written with great humour, sarcasm and a large dollop of wit. Despite his attempts to distance himself from the situation, thomas gets pulled into the center of a conspiracy so convoluted that. The first edition of the novel was published in may 1st 1997, and was written by hugh laurie. Laurie takes a fairly standard dirty cia story ala jason bourne, tosses in some wodehousian humour, takes the pss out of modern politics and democracy, builds suspense with some cracking chases, gun fights and fantastic. When he is approached to assassinate a business man he decides instead to warn the target. The gun seller by hugh laurie is an intensely absorbing read. Frankly it felt like reading a young boy out to impress his english master with his wit, knowledge and ability. In his debut as a thriller writer, the longstanding partner of british comedian stephen fry treats. The gun seller book by hugh laurie 8 available editions. The gun seller is a thoroughgoing pleasure from beginning to end, and laurie, who has a series of movie roles all lined up after his work in the remake of 101 dalmations, is a very talented writer. Married since 1989, he has three children with his wife, jo. The gun seller by laurie, hugh and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The gun seller is a suprisingly hilarious, fastpaced, page turner from beginning to end.
It concerns former scots guards officer thomas lang and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the gun seller. Nov 27, 2008 a scene from the first chapter of hugh lauries book the gun seller. The gun seller 1996 is the first novel by english actor, musician, comedian, and writer hugh laurie.
The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for discussion of hugh laurie s the gun seller. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for discussion of hugh lauries the gun seller. May 29, 2008 the gun seller by hugh laurie, 9780099469391, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Todays deals best sellers gift ideas new releases gift cards. British actor and comedian hugh lauries first book is a spoton spy spoof about hapless exsoldier thomas lang, who is drawn unwittingly and unwillingly into the. In 1990s london, an exsoldier stumbles on a conspiracy, funded by a billionaire arms dealer, to stage a terrorist attack. If you thought hugh laurie was just an amazing actor, then you need to read his wonderful first and hopefully not last book.
It happens to you, and you deal with it in whatever way you can. See all books authored by hugh laurie, including the gun seller, and house, m. A scene from the first chapter of hugh lauries book the gun seller. House, although i was a little late to the game on that one. Its no surprise that this fey first novel from british tv comedianwriter laurie jeeves and wooster, etc. The gun seller hugh laurie hebrew books translated.
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