Harris is the author of Chocolat, which I've read and enjoyed, and Gentlemen and Players is just as enjoyable, though very different. It takes place at a private British boys' school and is told by two narrators: an elderly veteran teacher who has devoted his life to the school, and a young new teacher who holds an old grudge against the school and has created an elaborate plan to bring it crashing down, along with as many lives and reputations as necessary.

Although I've never really had any interest in British boys' schools, this was a page-turner. The war of nerves the young teacher unleashes on the school is truly creepy. My husband thought the twist at the end was a bit of a cop-out, but I thought it was great. Read it and decide for yourself.

Better than expected, a good read that pulls you in after the first 100 pages or so.

I had a hard time getting started, didn't care for the first person writing of two different characters.. and at two different time periods at that. But I stuck with it and after 50 pages started enjoying it and after 100 just couldn't put it down.

Nice twist, good solid writing.

This was an excellent read - it had a very unexpected twist at the end which I didn't see coming. Highly recommended!

Exclusive St. Oswald's Boys School is the setting for a wonderfully written story of conflict between a "Mr. Chips" type teacher and a student (later colleague). At the start of fall term, minor annoyances escalate to kidnapping and murder. It will keep you engrossed.

So far this is the contender for the best book I have read this year. Harris lets out the story bit by bit, whetting your appitite for more with each chapter. The book is a mystery, a morality tale, a glimpse into life in a private boys school, a story of revenge. Her characters are fully drawn, with both darkness and humor. The twist will make you go "Whoa!"

Very smart book with a little twist at the end. Great writing and an entertaining plot. Not a page-turner, but an enjoyable read. This would probably be a good book for a reading club.

I did not enjoy this book and in fact couldn't finish it. Nothing like any other Joanne Harris books.

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This is my first time reading the works of Joanne Harris and WOW, am I ever impressed! I love any books set in a boarding/prep school (attended one in my youth!) that have a deliciously evil twist to them. Gentlemen & Players is a an excellent thriller.

I thought this was an excellent book. Very well written, an unexpected turn of events, and very well-defined characters. You'll like this book.

Love it! Great reading, keeps you guessing until the very end.

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