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claphuenf's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
3.25
ajraffles's review against another edition
3.0
I tell you, the more books I read from the Jeeves series, the more I really wonder how Bertie puts up with it all! There is having a cheery disposition and bright outlook on life while helping friends and family now and again, and then there is what Bertie does. Not to mention that usually if Bertie needs assistance, everyone turns a blind eye, says they have their own problems to attend to, or tells him to go get Jeeves and leave them be! If I had to deal even with just the events in THIS story, I would have been shouting until my voice was hoarse and my face was red.
I suppose that's what separates me from the Bertie Woosters of the world. Not only has he got to manage to keep one engagement on so that he can keep himself off the scaffolding--or rather keep out of the marital altar--he has to manage to secure for another couple the blessing so that they CAN get married. Throw into it the fact that he has to deal with a cousin (by marriage) bent on doing "good deeds" that inevitably misfire back at Bertie/intended recipients, manage to keep away from a wrathful old chum who thinks he is sneaking in on his affianced, AND ensure that a deal goes down between his uncle (by marriage) and a businessman from America, and you're wondering how Bertie can handle not just clinging to a bottle of the finest (and strongest) alcohol available to him.
Jeeves is there to sort it all out, as always, although poor Bertie often has to leap through embarrassing and somewhat illegal hoops in order to obtain the end result.
It was a good romp, as Wodehouse usually is, but when measured up against the previous two that I read (ack! I don't have seven! Must remedy this and purchase it soon!), it falls a little short of such stellar reads. Still a few laughs to be had, and still worth it to marvel at how quickly Jeeves can work out schemes intended to please all present in the end whilst simultaneously fishing his young master out of the soup.
I suppose that's what separates me from the Bertie Woosters of the world. Not only has he got to manage to keep one engagement on so that he can keep himself off the scaffolding--or rather keep out of the marital altar--he has to manage to secure for another couple the blessing so that they CAN get married. Throw into it the fact that he has to deal with a cousin (by marriage) bent on doing "good deeds" that inevitably misfire back at Bertie/intended recipients, manage to keep away from a wrathful old chum who thinks he is sneaking in on his affianced, AND ensure that a deal goes down between his uncle (by marriage) and a businessman from America, and you're wondering how Bertie can handle not just clinging to a bottle of the finest (and strongest) alcohol available to him.
Jeeves is there to sort it all out, as always, although poor Bertie often has to leap through embarrassing and somewhat illegal hoops in order to obtain the end result.
It was a good romp, as Wodehouse usually is, but when measured up against the previous two that I read (ack! I don't have seven! Must remedy this and purchase it soon!), it falls a little short of such stellar reads. Still a few laughs to be had, and still worth it to marvel at how quickly Jeeves can work out schemes intended to please all present in the end whilst simultaneously fishing his young master out of the soup.
rbharath's review against another edition
4.0
This is a PG Wodehouse classic with absolutely crazy sub-plots and whacky dialogue! It is Bertie Wooster again with his enterprising butler Jeeves.
Bertie was once engaged to Florence Craye and she finds him at a bookshop holding her book. This causes her to be overjoyed and see Bertie in a good light again. Lord Percy looks to Jeeves for advise to conduct a business meeting in discretion. Jeeves proposes Bertie rent a cottage Wee Nook which is in close proximity to Bumleigh Hall where Florence and her father Lord Percy & his Aunt Agatha stay. Bertie lands up at Wee Nook hoping to earn to good name from Lord Percy. He also finds out that Florence is now engaged to Stilton Cheesewright who is not exactly happy after hearing of Bertie’s past engagement. There are also Nobby and Bertie’s friend George Fittleworth wanting to be married, in the mix of things, to add to the crowd of madness.
There are various crazy sub-plots to follow including one in which Bertie is to insult Lord Percy with Nobby to emerge as the saviour. Florence and Stilton quarrel, and she declares her intent to get engaged to Bertie again. There is a fancy dress party ball with lots of confusion, and then all sorts of mix-ups.
Joy in the morning is sure to deliver smiles and laughs at any time of the day! Among his best books!
Bertie was once engaged to Florence Craye and she finds him at a bookshop holding her book. This causes her to be overjoyed and see Bertie in a good light again. Lord Percy looks to Jeeves for advise to conduct a business meeting in discretion. Jeeves proposes Bertie rent a cottage Wee Nook which is in close proximity to Bumleigh Hall where Florence and her father Lord Percy & his Aunt Agatha stay. Bertie lands up at Wee Nook hoping to earn to good name from Lord Percy. He also finds out that Florence is now engaged to Stilton Cheesewright who is not exactly happy after hearing of Bertie’s past engagement. There are also Nobby and Bertie’s friend George Fittleworth wanting to be married, in the mix of things, to add to the crowd of madness.
There are various crazy sub-plots to follow including one in which Bertie is to insult Lord Percy with Nobby to emerge as the saviour. Florence and Stilton quarrel, and she declares her intent to get engaged to Bertie again. There is a fancy dress party ball with lots of confusion, and then all sorts of mix-ups.
Joy in the morning is sure to deliver smiles and laughs at any time of the day! Among his best books!
trackingmyreads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
I actually listened to the BBC edition which I suspect is abridged as it was just 3 hours, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and the voice acting and production was excellent
catebutler's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Comfort Book Club - July 2022
carolines's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
4.0
georgewhatup's review against another edition
5.0
I dread the day I pay a visit to Jeeves and Wooster and it is anything less than exemplary.
Today was not that day.
Today was not that day.
verityw's review against another edition
2.0
This isn't my favourite of the Jeeves and Wooster books, but it was still a fun way to pass a couple of hours.