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kblackmon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fun short story collection.
leilaghanbar's review
4.0
It was my first time reading P.G. Wodehouse's work. It is a funny book with short stories. Some characters are repeated and you get to know some better than the others. Some stories are haha funny and some laughing-out-loud funny.
jmcphers's review
4.0
A wonderful romp through some of the old Wodehouse stomping grounds. Wodehouse's books are usually full-length novels or collectiosn of stories that all involve the same set of characters (cf. the Jeeves and Wooster books, The Heart of a Goof [golf stories told by the Oldest Member], Mulliner Nights [tales of unflappable relatives told by Mr. Mulliner]). This book is unique: contains stories from several of Wodehouse's favorite microcosms. It would serve as an excellent introduction to Wodehouse if you're looking for a sample platter of sorts.
rachelish's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
shortthoughts's review against another edition
4.0
A fun collection of short stories with different characters. Some are better than others. There was one Jeeves story that was good.
jonathanrobert'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
latas's review
4.0
Not Laugh out loud but gives a few chuckling moments. 2 or 3 stories had instances of body shaming and racism, which disturbed me.
groucho's review against another edition
4.0
Entertaining collection of short stories. Mix of Mulliner, Oldest Member, Freddie Widgeon and Bingo Little yarns.
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