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readingrainbow34's review against another edition
5.0
This book just hits my funny bone really hard. Witty dialogue, bombastic characters, upperclass satire, English quirkiness. If you like those things, you'll probably enjoy this lighthearted read.
custard's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
dementomstie's review against another edition
5.0
I think it's only fitting that the first book of Jeeves and Wooster that I read happens to be the first episode of the series that I saw. I know it's not the first book but it's a great point to jump into the series I think. Maybe this is true of every Jeeves and Wooster book? It seems that if there are thing that are importanat they're mentioned. I also have to say that I love Wodehouse and his style, the fact that Bertie explains why Madeline doesn't say anything while he and Pops Basset are arguing by saying that she had been choking on a bug and that they were too busy to be bothered by choking girls. Hilarious! It's just good stuff. And Bertie is an idiot, but he's a completely lovable idiot.
kerryanna2709's review
2.0
I can see why people love these books. But I hated reading this. Everything that I imagine others find hilarious grated on me. I found it frustrating, silly, and ridiculous. I know everything I disliked is the whole point of the book but I just couldn't get past wanting to scream "this is all nonsense about nothing"...
dyno8426's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Jeeves is the true aristocrat. Behind his daft orchestrations of sticky situations and his disentanglement of contrary positions, he comes out as an epitome of coolness and smartness. His shine radiates in contrast with the clumsiness and short-sightedness of his masters. Owing to his expertise and command over his job, it is the "upper class" that seems to be led by Jeeves to favorable conclusions. This role reversal is the key comedic instrument. His servitude is just an irreconcilable misfortune in the larger picture, yet the very reason he evokes admirations from readers. There is gracefulness and intelligence in the serving class, which feeds into the popular joke that the ones ruling us have no idea of what they are doing. Despite their sophistication, they are entrenched in the ugly affairs of petty disputes, jealousies, power-trips and show-offs of the upper class. One can't imagine what they will do without their talented, loyal staff like Jeeves. Contrarily, one can also picture Jeeves also taking pleasure in basking in their incompetence and joking with his peers of how terribly inept his master is - without malice, only matter-of-factly of course. We root for Jeeves naturally. It is with Jeeves whom we sympathize - the truly under-applied, disproportionately under-appreciated genius - the gears of the world that actually make it turn and make useful things happen.
tisvinyl's review
4.0
I think with age I may have mellowed and change my whole perspective of the world. I remember trying to read these about 12 years ago and failing, miserably. In fact, I'm pretty certain, these were part of my "Bathroom" collection back then. The said bathroom was a cold gloomy affair in Castletown, Isle Of Man, so that may have something to do with it.
Anyway, I have finished the 1st Jeeves & Wooster omnibus and can, categorically say, I throughly enjoyed them. The 3 books in this set are not chronological and follow similar lines but are funny and farcical.
Anyway, I have finished the 1st Jeeves & Wooster omnibus and can, categorically say, I throughly enjoyed them. The 3 books in this set are not chronological and follow similar lines but are funny and farcical.
dempdalf's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
evien1511's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0