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shortthoughts's review against another edition
3.0
A fun read. For Maud's place in the story, we didn't learn a whole lot about her. Reggie was Wodehouse stock and entertaining. Percy seemed a dignified oaf. Albert was a surprise and him nearly getting the upper on Keggs was thoroughly amusing. George was interesting and there was something almost charming about old Marshmoreton. Caroline was insufferable and Alice was barely there.
It was a good story with Wodehousian turns of phrase and thick situations.
It was a good story with Wodehousian turns of phrase and thick situations.
jonathanlibrarian's review against another edition
2.0
Decent story. Unfortunately just not very funny
rachelish's review against another edition
2.0
I enjoyed it but phew, the fatphobia which seems casual at first becomes downright awful at the end, and the plot in general is pretty much about a stalker but we're supposed to think it's sweet and romantic. So, not my favourite.
jonathanrobert's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
elizabethcaneday's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent fun as usual, though maybe not quite up to Jeeves and Wooster's standard. The plot is perfect and the characters enjoyable. Highly recommended, especially as an intro to P.G. Wodehouse.
lory_enterenchanted's review against another edition
An early effort that hints at better things to come, after Wodehouse had honed his style and plotting further. This was pleasantly diverting but completely forgettable. In fact, I started to suspect I had read it already and forgotten it (but I'm not sure whether I had, or was just reminded of episodes from other PGW books).
novel_nomad's review against another edition
4.0
Such a lark, I was once again 'that' person on public transportation who was giggling into a book.
lindseyrknapp's review against another edition
4.0
This is a terrific, fun, light read. A great escape into prewar England, through the escapades and misadventures of several great characters. I laughed out loud many times. A girl jumps into a taxi to hide from her brother - and the man in the taxi falls head-over-heels in love with her, determined to see her again. Oh, and the girl doesn't care about ever seeing him again...and she's engaged. Such a fun premise in the hands of Wodehouse - of course it's awesome!
richardhannay's review against another edition
4.0
So far, the best Wodehouse I've read. It could've served as the basis for a Lubitsch film with Melvyn Douglas, Edward Everett Horton and a young Ginger Rogers.