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yellowbeard's review against another edition
4.0
The second Wodehouse novel I've read and I can say quite honestly I'm truly hooked.
George Bevan's life is turned upside down when the mysterious Maud climbs into his taxi cab to escape a pursuer. It's no surprise he falls head over heels for her and what follows is a twisting and turning tale of plots, duplicity, cunning, double-crosses and laugh out loud mishaps.
A somewhat disappointing (if not cringeworthy) ending, but we have to remember this was first published in 1919 and I didn't let this spoil what was, to be fair, a thoroughly enjoyable read.
George Bevan's life is turned upside down when the mysterious Maud climbs into his taxi cab to escape a pursuer. It's no surprise he falls head over heels for her and what follows is a twisting and turning tale of plots, duplicity, cunning, double-crosses and laugh out loud mishaps.
A somewhat disappointing (if not cringeworthy) ending, but we have to remember this was first published in 1919 and I didn't let this spoil what was, to be fair, a thoroughly enjoyable read.
amb3rlina's review against another edition
4.0
So funny! I found myself laughing outloud time and time again. (A little embarassing when you're working out at the gym). The characters and the language were superb! And a happy ending to boot.
janu0303's review against another edition
5.0
Ahh Wodehouse is absolutely the master of intelligent yet silly humor. Or should I say...humour.
gosia_maria99's review against another edition
4.0
**listened to audiobook**
Yet another delightful Wodehouse novel.
'I wish I could get you see my point of view'.
'I do see your point of view. But dimly. You see, my own takes up such a lot of the foreground'
Yet another delightful Wodehouse novel.
'I wish I could get you see my point of view'.
'I do see your point of view. But dimly. You see, my own takes up such a lot of the foreground'
rissaleighs's review against another edition
5.0
Why on earth do I read Wodehouse so seldom? Why haven't I read everything he's ever written by now?
adidooo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
kararkoehn's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
5.0
What a wonderful book! I grinned so much and would love to discuss this book and compare favorite parts with someone.
Quite often I get frustrated at the characters in older books. Everything seems to be one big misunderstanding and the two main characters love each other the whole time and think the other one doesn’t. Not this book, however. I loved the characters.
Lord Marshmoreton was by far my favorite!
Quite often I get frustrated at the characters in older books. Everything seems to be one big misunderstanding and the two main characters love each other the whole time and think the other one doesn’t. Not this book, however. I loved the characters.
Lord Marshmoreton was by far my favorite!
awellreadlady's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
indianajane's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first P.G. Wodehouse book that I've read that wasn't Jeeves, and it was just as entertaining. This story of multiple mixed up romances is the perfect thing for one of those times you just want to read something light, fun, and old-fashioned.
maplessence's review against another edition
4.0
4.5★
You would think being in a country where Lockdown has been taken very seriously indeed that an avid reader such as myself would be losing themselves in a mountain of books! Not so, I have found it very difficult to concentrate on anything that isn't a beloved reread.
Thank heavens this book entered my life.
Honesty compels me to admit it isn't quite perfect. Far too many characters were introduced at the start and I had trouble figuring out who were the important ones. But once the love story of George and Maud kicks off, it does so with a bang and every few pages had me giving a chuckle - and chuckles are hard to come by in these Coronavirus filled times.
Vintage Wodehouse.
I can't go to quite the whole 5★ as P.G.W. has done very similar stories to this one even better - most notably [bc:Frozen Assets|1754760|Frozen Assets|P.G. Wodehouse|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1373651717l/1754760._SY75_.jpg|2433122] but still highly recommended!
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You would think being in a country where Lockdown has been taken very seriously indeed that an avid reader such as myself would be losing themselves in a mountain of books! Not so, I have found it very difficult to concentrate on anything that isn't a beloved reread.
Thank heavens this book entered my life.
Honesty compels me to admit it isn't quite perfect. Far too many characters were introduced at the start and I had trouble figuring out who were the important ones. But once the love story of George and Maud kicks off, it does so with a bang and every few pages had me giving a chuckle - and chuckles are hard to come by in these Coronavirus filled times.
Two tramps of supernatural exuberance called at the cottage shortly after breakfast to ask George, whom they had never even consulted about their marriages, to help support their wives and children.
Vintage Wodehouse.
I can't go to quite the whole 5★ as P.G.W. has done very similar stories to this one even better - most notably [bc:Frozen Assets|1754760|Frozen Assets|P.G. Wodehouse|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1373651717l/1754760._SY75_.jpg|2433122] but still highly recommended!
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