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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
I know next to nothing about cricket and I still loved this book.
That's how good Wodehouse is.
Psmith is one of the most delightful characters I've met in a long time. I cannot wait to follow his adventures in the next few books.
The story has Wodehouse's characteristic comedic style with a boarding school vibe that gives it an old fashioned flavor. Lovely.
That's how good Wodehouse is.
Psmith is one of the most delightful characters I've met in a long time. I cannot wait to follow his adventures in the next few books.
The story has Wodehouse's characteristic comedic style with a boarding school vibe that gives it an old fashioned flavor. Lovely.
OMG, this book is so hilarious! I was writhing on the floor in laughter, stitch in my side, tears down the cheeks, and couldn't breathe- all this through most of the book.
A sticky wicket
I have always loved Wodehouse's Jeeves And Wooster novels, and I expected to enjoy the first adventure of his hero Psmith just as much, but sadly I was lost through much of the book due to my compete ignorance about the game of cricket.
Especially in the climactic chapter, cricket plays a pivotal role in the plot. And though I could gather the gist of things, it would have been far more exciting if I'd been able to follow the play-by-play.
Someone should put out an annotated edition that explains what all the cricket stuff means.
I have always loved Wodehouse's Jeeves And Wooster novels, and I expected to enjoy the first adventure of his hero Psmith just as much, but sadly I was lost through much of the book due to my compete ignorance about the game of cricket.
Especially in the climactic chapter, cricket plays a pivotal role in the plot. And though I could gather the gist of things, it would have been far more exciting if I'd been able to follow the play-by-play.
Someone should put out an annotated edition that explains what all the cricket stuff means.
This is a hilarious book! Psmith's casual way of doing things is great. I'm looking forward to the next two!
funny
lighthearted
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:
No
3.5 The usual hilarity from Wodehouse, and I'm looking forward to reading more about this engaging Psmith. There is a LOT of cricket in this book, however, and some of the longer passages made my head swim with all the unfamiliar sports terms. That said, though, the book and its major plot points are understandable, so it's worth a read!
I finished another re-read of this book- the first read on my phone. It's as delightful as ever and ever so fresh. I say it again- Psmith is Wodehouse's best creation. Period.
I have never read any of the Psmith books, so I got this from Project Gutenberg. It was both frustrating and amusing. The frustration came from the fact that this book is so much about cricket, which is utterly incomprehensible to me. So large passages were just me reading gibberish and trying to figure out at the end whether what had happened was good or bad for the characters. I will probably try another Psmith book and hope there is no cricket.
Psmith is the perfect complement to Mike’s world (I am a bit biased regarding the combination). The elevated spirit of contention with Mike starting out offended by rather than timidly learning his place leads to greater drama and thus, more opportunity for sarcastic British wit. And the cricket conflicts become more personal, about spirit and honor, instead of being more consumed by technical growth. And Psmith is his own master of evading discipline, far more direct and entertaining than the fun, but fatalistic Wyatt. On to greater adventures for these too!