Janelle C. (jscrappy) reviewed on 9/25/2007 + 59 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 11

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.

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