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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Mike and Psmith's boarding school days; hijinks abound. I think this may have been the first Psmith book, but I'm mostly used to them from "Psmith in the City," so it's odd and origin-story-like to see them as children.
obviously a bit before Wodehouse had hit his comic stride (and way too much cricket for someone who doesn't have a clue) but still fun
If you like mischief, but you're too afraid to create any yourself, this is the book for you.
Also, if you like cricket you might enjoy this book, but don't quote me on that. All I know is that cricket plays an important part in this book, whether it's good cricket or not I'll save for the judgement of someone whose knowledge of the sport comes from more than just one episode of Downton Abbey.
I'm very glad that Wodehouse decided to continue writing books with the focus on Psmith instead of Mike, a wonderful feat of good judgement on his part.
Also, if you like cricket you might enjoy this book, but don't quote me on that. All I know is that cricket plays an important part in this book, whether it's good cricket or not I'll save for the judgement of someone whose knowledge of the sport comes from more than just one episode of Downton Abbey.
I'm very glad that Wodehouse decided to continue writing books with the focus on Psmith instead of Mike, a wonderful feat of good judgement on his part.
funny
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
This isn’t the best PGW book out there, but it’s just so thoroughly comfy for me. This falls happily in the genre of british boarding school stories - heavy on the cricket and pranks, low on the well-roundedness of teacher characters - that formed a good chunk of my childhood reading. AND it introduces us to Psmith, one of my favourite literary characters. Five stars for nostalgia.
My first foray into the world of Wodehouse, besides watching "Jeeves & Wooster", and I must say that I am thoroughly satisfied. I need to find more Wodehouse and read Jeeves and Wooster.
The main issue that I had was that this ended so suddenly! But it was really funny anyways-- Psmith is a hell of a character. And also. All that cricket terminology.