A review by tcleary98
Joy in the Morning by P.G. Wodehouse

funny lighthearted relaxing 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

An incredibly fun, fast, funny and easy-to-read book. Is there a profound core beneath the breezy veneer that will remain with the reader long after putting down the book? No. Is there meant to be? No. Whilst the posh waffling of a small cast of aristocratic characters can occasionally verge on the claustrophobic and irritating, by and large the characters and plot are loveable silliness. In a world of staring blank faced at an endless stream of memes, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself laughing out loud whilst reading this - sometimes on account of the plot, such as Uncle Percy’s kindly turn of heart upon hearing of Bertie Wooster‘s assault on young Edwin, but usually as a result of Wodehouse’s whimsical writing style and the crafting of Bertie’s buffoonish inner monologue. As with every Jeeves & Wooster novel, Wodehouse lampoons the British aristocracy with mirth rather than malice. If you’ve been struggling to actually finish a book, as I have, I highly recommend this one. You will whip through it, smirking all the way.