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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
This was the first P. G. Wodehouse I ever read. Rereading ten years later and it’s even better the second time around. Now that I’ve read more broadly from the Wodehouse library I fully appreciate how great this book is. It is so screwball and there is so much nonsense and Bertie is both above the fray and intimately connected to every part of it. Such fun.
You can see why this is one of the most recommended Jeeves and Wooster novels! All of the elements of the short-stories here, not so much well-worn, but shining, polished and proudly on display. The number of intersecting plot-lines just keeps on climbing and climbing and Bertie's attempts to resolve issues are not blatantly terrible, they just fall afoul of everyday occurrences (or perhaps not so everyday) that mean that Jeeves' assistance doesn't read like the adults taking over, it's an escalation to a higher power.
All of the characters are delightfully fun and Bertie's utter spinelessness (perhaps a talisman of the times) doesn't drag the story into utter disbelieving cowardice as some of the others tend to do.
Once again [a:Jonathan Cecil|356481|Jonathan Cecil|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]'s narration absolutely steals the show! I'm not sure I could stomach reading all of this series, at least not at the pace I'm currently consuming it (thanks dog-walking-obligations) but Cecil's characterisations absolutely engage and enhance what is, essentially, mostly basic slapstick into a thoroughly enjoyable audio-play!
All of the characters are delightfully fun and Bertie's utter spinelessness (perhaps a talisman of the times) doesn't drag the story into utter disbelieving cowardice as some of the others tend to do.
Once again [a:Jonathan Cecil|356481|Jonathan Cecil|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]'s narration absolutely steals the show! I'm not sure I could stomach reading all of this series, at least not at the pace I'm currently consuming it (thanks dog-walking-obligations) but Cecil's characterisations absolutely engage and enhance what is, essentially, mostly basic slapstick into a thoroughly enjoyable audio-play!
One of the more chaotic Wooster stories among the several in the list. As always, Wodehouse does not disappoint in providing the laughs and Jeeves does not disappoint in providing "service" (advice), timely exits from law enforcement, underground intel on the opposition and about 5 buckets of brandy.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
First Wodehouse! Adored it, but it is a tad exhausting to read. Non stop farce.
The Code of the Woosters by PG Wodehouse is good old-fashioned, laugh-out-loud funny. Chock full of misunderstandings and double entendres, it was a nice break from the craziness we’ve had around here the last couple weeks. I struggled a bit with some of the misogynistic quips - so much so that I could really write a lot just about that….but I won’t.
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Overall, a well-written and fun book (with just a bit of ignorance thrown in
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Overall, a well-written and fun book (with just a bit of ignorance thrown in