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Different Class
- Narrated by: Steven Pacey, Ewan Goddard
- Length: 14 hrs and 55 mins
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Summary
After 30 years at St Oswald's Grammar in North Yorkshire, Latin master Roy Straitley has seen all kinds of boys come and go. Each class has its clowns, its rebels, its underdogs, its 'Brodie' boys who, whilst of course he doesn't have favourites, hold a special place in an old teacher's heart.
But every so often there's a boy who doesn't fit the mould. A troublemaker. A boy with hidden shadows inside. With insolvency and academic failure looming, a new broom has arrived at the venerable school, bringing PowerPoint, sharp suits and even sixth-form girls to the dusty corridors. But while Straitley does his sardonic best to resist this march to the future, a shadow from his past is stirring. A boy who even 20 years on haunts his teacher's dreams. A boy capable of bad things.
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- anne.sherry
- 29-09-17
Un-putdownable!
Kept me guessing all the way through. Got that feeling of loss when I finished it that speaks to just how good it was. The author and the excellent narrator are a marriage made in heaven!'
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- Anna ricketts
- 28-11-17
wonderful.especially if you been a boarder
full of intrigue showiing the coruption and unfairness of those in power and how it corrupts the lives of the innocent
loved every minute of it.
nothing more to say except I will listen to it again
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- GrandGennetay
- 24-10-18
Good
very enjoyable although I was working at the same time as listening and occasionally lost the thread. Good narrators. enjoyable listen
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- G L Dobson
- 09-06-22
Loved it!
Great book from Joanne Harris with another wonderful performance from Steven Pacey as Roy Straitley. Another twist but I won't spoil that here 😉
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- Carole
- 03-07-16
Nearly as good as Gentlemen and Players
The narration of this book was very good and the story was nearly as good as Gentlemen & Players, of which it is the sequel.
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- Chris
- 12-09-21
Very enjoyable
I like Joanne Harris’ writing. Part of a trilogy about private grammar school St Oswalds, it can be read as a stand alone. The plot has similarities with Gentlemen and Players, but this did not detract. I also liked the fact you didn’t get re told the other story that can sometimes happens in series, as there was no need. Good plot, keeps you wondering, well written and constructed. I will be reading the next one shortly.
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- scotpotter
- 22-01-18
A better class of book
Would you listen to Different Class again? Why?
If this had been a paper book instead of an audiobook, I would have flicked back to check - "Did he really say that?"...."But I thought....". Joanne Harris has set traps for the reader. Things are never quite what they seem. Details that seemed trivial in early chapters, assume a different proportions as the story progresses. I would be happy to hear the whole book again if only to understand the plot better.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Different Class?
It would give away the plot to say too much but this is not just a 'whodunnit' but also 'a who was it done to?' There is a moment when the character of one of the two narrators is revealed as being somewhat different to that which we have taken for granted. A masterstroke!
What about Steven Pacey and Ewan Goddard ’s performance did you like?
It is beautifully read. Steven Pacey has all the gravitas needed for his role. We may not agree with his rather conservative views but we know that we can trust him. Ewan Goddard's character is quite the opposite = a nasty piece of work - but convincing nonetheless.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
At least until overcome by the need to sleep but I did my absolute best!
Any additional comments?
A better class of read! It's the third book in a trilogy and, although each book is complete in itself, is best read in order.
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- bkilma
- 30-05-23
A Good Twist
Really enjoying this author and am off to get the next in the series - that’s a good sign!
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-06-17
Another good read/listen from Joanne Harris
Would you listen to Different Class again? Why?
Probably in a while. It would be interesting to go back to the beginning already knowing what you learn at the end.
What other book might you compare Different Class to, and why?
Blue Eyes & Gentlemen & Players both have the same atmosphere and rely on things not being what they seem, or that keep you guessing
Which character – as performed by Steven Pacey and Ewan Goddard – was your favourite?
I didn't like either of the characters but the performances of Pacey and Goddard were excellent.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, but large chunks.
Any additional comments?
I did get rather fed up with the 'prodding finger' in Straitley's chest!
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- ynez buckfield
- 23-12-19
Different class
Very good, sad it has ended. Joanne Harris is so talented. Looking out for other stories.
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