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The Gropes

By: Tom Sharpe
Narrated by: Michael Tudor Barnes
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The Gropes are an old English family based in Northumberland, separated from the rest of society and as eccentric as they come. It is a line dominated by strong-willed and oversexed women, determined to produce more female heirs regardless of whether their desired partners are willing....

At the dawn of the new millennium, timid and gormless teenager Esmond is abducted and lured to Grope Hall by a descendant of the Gropes. Young Esmond is powerless to escape, and his kidnap sets in motion a stream of farcical events.

©2009 Tom Sharpe (P)2009 Isis Publishing Contemporary Fiction Genre Fiction Funny
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Tom Sharpe has an amazing humor. You know those laugh out loud moments? That's Tom Sharpe. If you enjoyed this, and haven't already read the Wilt series - you must.

Tom Sharpe - Sharp (e) mind. Brilliant author.

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Having read or listened to almost all other Sharpe novels, I had my reservations about this one, having read reviews. But it actually turned out well. Yes it all ends in quick fashion, but it works. Better than the later Wilt stories I would say.

Actually not bad

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Loved the characters, the slow entwining and journey progression but unfortunately rushed towards the end. I would still recommend as with all Tom Sharpe books, saving for a summer afternoon read.

Wonderful character development with a rushed ending.

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and a terrible ending. I didnt laugh nearly as much as I used to at Tom Sharpe. Shame.

not as good as he used to be.

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An excellently read audiobook of a lesser known Tom Sharpe book. just wish more were available!

cracking story brilliantly read

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