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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
Only Wodehouse can make a novel about cow-creamers thrilling.
It is delightful to trade the stresses of the 21st century with the troubles of 1930s upper class brits for a night.
It is delightful to trade the stresses of the 21st century with the troubles of 1930s upper class brits for a night.
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
Very punchy.
5 stars for the language, 3 stars for the story. Always love the silly fun of Wodehouse.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
English dry humor has always been a favorite of mine. P.G. Wodehouse has a mastery of choosing a simple theme or object and crafting an entire novel about it. This in particular revolved around someone "pinching" a cow creamer. His narrative style makes it easy to fall into the scenes as a bystander versus an outsider gazing into the scenes from afar.
Wodehouse is just so witty. And frankly, his books are a good way to expand ones vocabulary! In this story, Bertie is solicited to steal a cow creamer... who knew so many people cared about cow creamers. Much shenanigans occurred throughout and of course, Jeeves saves the day!
Martin Jarvis was a fabulous reader - it sounded like readers theatre, he made such convincing voices for all the characters.
Martin Jarvis was a fabulous reader - it sounded like readers theatre, he made such convincing voices for all the characters.
This is my favorite Wodehouse book so far. Jeeves & Bertie have been my favorite character team, but until now I've been used to reading about them in a short story format. In "The Code of the Woosters," Wodehouse spins a brilliant tale revolving around a cow-creamer of all things. Sit back and prepare to be entertained in a witty, engaging way, as Wodehouse crafts the English language in this superb story.