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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
This is one of the best Jeeves and Wooster books, if not the best. It's definitely the one which I would recommend to anyone interested in reading them who doesn't know where to start, as although it involves characters who are in other books in the series it's easy enough to follow by itself (especially as I keep reading these books in a random order and forgetting which ones I've already read). The plot is a beautiful farce which crams in a lot of twists and is extremely easy and fun to read.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Very British humor, reminiscent of The Sunny Side by A. A. Milne. Wouldn't be a favorite of mine, but I still got some laughs out of it.
The best part of this book is reading what Wooster says in his own inimitable phrasing. It's great hearing Hugh Laurie's voice in my head.
The TV show "Jeeves and Wooster" is fantastic and improves on the book in the sense that Jeeves has a real, solid character and his own, clearer motivations and opinions. OTOH, the advantages of the book are (1) that other characters besides Jeeves and Wooster get more play, and (2) that you get to read Wooster's inner voice describing his own action, which often has layers of reality, perception and irony.
The TV show "Jeeves and Wooster" is fantastic and improves on the book in the sense that Jeeves has a real, solid character and his own, clearer motivations and opinions. OTOH, the advantages of the book are (1) that other characters besides Jeeves and Wooster get more play, and (2) that you get to read Wooster's inner voice describing his own action, which often has layers of reality, perception and irony.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Such a delightful book! I found myself chuckling throughout the novel at the antics of Wooster and the lovely casts of characters. From tripping on a cat, being accused of stealing a silver creamer and then being blackmailed threatened and harangued into stealing said creamer by an aging aunt. The antics continue to play out until Jeeves saves the day at the very end.
Really looking forward to reading more of Wodehouse.
Really looking forward to reading more of Wodehouse.
"What do I want? I like that. That's good. Since you ask, Spode, I want to know what the devil you mean by keeping coming into my private apartment, taking up space which I require for other purposes and interrupting me when I am chatting with my personal friends. Really, one gets about as much privacy in this house as a strip-tease dancer. I assume that you have a room of your own. Get back to it, you fat slob, and stay there." This line will make me laugh out loud every time I read it. I suppose this whole book will make me laugh out loud every time I read it. And so I am well on my way into the world of Wooster.