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jon288's review against another edition
5.0
I don't think I've read any of the others where Uncle Fred pops up, but this one was brilliant fun so I'll definitely look them up at some point. I hadn't listened to a Wodehouse audiobook before either, and although it was wonderful I do prefer to read it- it allows me to enjoy the use of language better. I've got a few others free from Audible though so I'll listen to them anyway
bluestarfish's review
4.0
This was a bit of a slow start for me but then I really started enjoying the delightful oddness of Frederick, Earl of Ickenham and the astounding world he lives in. Mr I spreads sweetness and light around him and helps solve several tricky romantic problems that the people around him have found themselves in. Funniest thing I've read for a while, especially if you don't mind nothing making any sense.
littletaiko's review
5.0
The Jeeves books are the Wodehouse books that I'm familiar with so it was fun to read one that not related to them. Apparently, this is related to the Blandings Castle books with a couple of the characters from that series popping up here. This had all the usual Wodehouse elements - romantic misunderstandings, humor, situations that only Wodehouse characters could find themselves in. Loved it!
dantastic's review
5.0
It all started when Uncle Fred pegged Beefy Bastable with a Brazil nut. Beefy, a prominent barrister with political aspirations, writes a scathing novel about the youth of today after Uncle Fred tells him he can't. Once completed, Beefy realizes that a man in his position can't be responsible for such a thing and convinces his shiftless nephew, Cosmo Wisdom, to take credit for it. Enter Oily Carlisle and his wife, who convince Cosmo that blackmail is the best course of action. Cosmo writes a letter that becomes the source of all sorts of trouble. Throw in the usual Wodehouse plot elements like impersonation, unrequited love, people short on money, and Uncle Fred weaving a tapestry of lies and you have a hilarious tale on your hands.
It never ceases to amaze me how Wodehouse manages to weave his tales together. You always know everything is going to work out in the end but getting there is never dull. The one-liners are fantastic and while Uncle Fred is a god among men, you are left feeling glad his wife doesn't let him go out in public very often.
It never ceases to amaze me how Wodehouse manages to weave his tales together. You always know everything is going to work out in the end but getting there is never dull. The one-liners are fantastic and while Uncle Fred is a god among men, you are left feeling glad his wife doesn't let him go out in public very often.
mugglemom's review against another edition
4.0
Love it but there are many references to other Wodehouse books that I've haven't read so I need to get on with it and go through his entire catalog
flick_reads's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
samratbasani's review against another edition
5.0
My first Wodehouse, and my first Uncle Fred, way back when. Even lovelier as an audiobook.
mxinky's review against another edition
5.0
I'm so glad I finally stepped out of the Jeeves series to try this. I adored it! While in many ways, the Jeeves stories rely on humorous plots, I found more humor in the actual writing of Wodehouse in this. It may be my favorite.