A review by kynan
The Code of the Woosters by P.G. Wodehouse

4.0

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!