Reviews

Right Ho, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse

cassiakarin's review against another edition

3.0

So silly! Frivolously so! I felt as though I were binge-watching a British comedy out of sheer fleshly indulgence by reading this book! Pure ridiculous humor. A goofy book - SO well written, marvelously so, brilliant, really. I love imagining the writing process of this book - it just sounds like fun! But - I must confess to my shame - I did not particularly care for the book much myself. I suppose I'm a sourpuss. I didn't laugh too much, and though I found it amusing and terribly clever, the ever rising woes and troubles and foibles and follies wore me out. I know I'm a scrooge. Why can't I just enjoy a book for its elaborate characters and ridiculous plot all wrapped in the beauty of old British modernity- as it were- pop-culture? I don't know. I'm more for stories with real suffering, sadness, and riveting redemption. Sorry. But I am very gratified to have put my eyes (or ears in this case) into the words of one of the greats. For P.G. Wodehouse is of course one of the great (and found among the 9 of Doug Wilson's 9 Writers to Rad!). So, I finished one, and may pick up another to enjoy with my kids by audio when they're older enough to follow a plot audibly.

cmx's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Audible free, before they made them unfree, another nice edition, and, as mentioned earlier, a bit too much Jeeves all at once

andrewdixon1000's review

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

smusie's review against another edition

4.0

Fun, of course, but I prefer the short stories.

prynne31's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

quotablehedgehog's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was constantly laughing out loud

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying, Sexism, Suicide, and Toxic relationship

stepriot's review

5.0

I ADORE Aunt Dahlia! She's absolutely perfect. She's forceful in a way that let's you know she's known Bertie forever but not overbearing. She's got a delightful sense of humor and is probably the most intelligent character besides Jeeves. I love her pragmatism and the fact she's got a bit of a weakness for gambling. If anyone is aware of more of these types of women in the fiction of the era, please pass on your recommendations!

aasthaj's review

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

stuartalexanderhamilton's review against another edition

funny fast-paced

3.5

e_clair301's review

funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Silly, but fun. Wouldn’t continue reading the series.