Fans of P. G. Wodehouse's comic genius are legion, and their devotion to his masterful command of the hilarity borders on an obsession.
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Jul 06, 2008
Trevor
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I can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoy these books. If there is one problem, it is that I’m reading them out of order – but that is hard to avoid. The problem is that they seem to have been out of print for ages and trying to find them in second hand bookshops is also remarkably difficult. I asked a woman in a second hand bookshop I frequent about them and she said they disappear as soon as they come in the door. She has a lovely grey cat that allows you to pat it while you talk to her t
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Mar 26, 2008
Ian
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By 1954 PG Wodehouse had two things to apologise to his public for, firstly his previous novel, Ring for Jeeves and secondly his unfortunate broadcasts made during his internment by the Nazis.
That he should produce a Jeeves and Wooster novel so soon after ‘Ring for Jeeves’ made for an acceptable contrition of his ill judged musical cash in, that it contained Roderick Spode his very ill judged ‘satire’ of Oswald Mosley. That Wodehouse could make jokes about the Blackshirts with the sa More...
That he should produce a Jeeves and Wooster novel so soon after ‘Ring for Jeeves’ made for an acceptable contrition of his ill judged musical cash in, that it contained Roderick Spode his very ill judged ‘satire’ of Oswald Mosley. That Wodehouse could make jokes about the Blackshirts with the sa More...
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Sep 05, 2011
Sally
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I love Wodehouse's use of language. It is an art form! Just listen to this: "It was the first time I had met the Vinton Street chap [a policeman], always hitherto having patronized his trade rival at Bosher Street, but Barmy Fotheringay-Phipps, who was introduced to him on the morning of January the first one year, had told me he was a man to avoid, and the truth of this was now borne in upon me in no uncertain manner. It seemed to me, as I stood listening to the cop running through the
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May 17, 2011
David
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I’ve never watched the Jeeves and Wooster TV series, but even so, it was hard not to imagine the voices of Fry and Laurie whilst reading this. Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit sees Bertie Wooster having to contend with a threat from one G. D’Arcy ‘Stilton’ Cheesewright to break his spine in four places (because Cheesewright’s fiancée has left him for Bertie, even though Wooster wasn’t keen), and his Aunt Dahlia’s desperation to keep her husband from finding out that she pawned her pearl necklace to
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Nov 28, 2009
pinknantucket
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If you like books where people say “Ho!” and “Ha!” and even “What Ho!” a lot then I reckon you should try the adventures of the hapless man-about-town Bertie Wooster and his unflappable butler, Jeeves.
This is not my favourite Jeeves book so far but still very enjoyable. Bertie Wooster is interrupted in his reading of a thrilling new novel “The Mystery of the Pink Crayfish” by Rex West (I wish someone would write this novel) to attend to the problems of his Aunt Dahlia, who is trying More...
This is not my favourite Jeeves book so far but still very enjoyable. Bertie Wooster is interrupted in his reading of a thrilling new novel “The Mystery of the Pink Crayfish” by Rex West (I wish someone would write this novel) to attend to the problems of his Aunt Dahlia, who is trying More...
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Apr 02, 2010
Mike
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Another entertaining chapter in the life of Bertie Wooster and his man, Jeeves.
Just read some (any) of these tales of England's finest as they drift through their lives of leisure and inherited wealth.
What's that you say, "I don't think I will find it terribly amusing or interesting"? Forsooth, relax and sit back. You are about to embark on a voyage of wit, humor, and all sorts of adventure. Let these two be your guide to a pleasurable bit of page-turning.
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Just read some (any) of these tales of England's finest as they drift through their lives of leisure and inherited wealth.
What's that you say, "I don't think I will find it terribly amusing or interesting"? Forsooth, relax and sit back. You are about to embark on a voyage of wit, humor, and all sorts of adventure. Let these two be your guide to a pleasurable bit of page-turning.
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Mar 31, 2011
Rob
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Jeeves, Wooster, unwanted engagements, blustering aunts, lovesick toffs, narrow escapes and everything turning out nice again. I have a feeling that reviews of Jeeves and Wooster book are likely to sound just like one another; certainly many of the plot's elements are very similar to the previous one I read. That's no bad thing: the writing is just as sharp, the characters just as broad, the humour just as entertaining. Essentially the kind of book that you read in a couple of sittings, smil
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Dec 18, 2011
Ensiform
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Though Jeeves takes offense, as does almost everyone, at Bertie’s mustache, he helps his employer out of several related fixes, which involve pinching necklaces (so many of Wodehouse’s amusements do), getting out of an engagement with Florence who wants to improve him, and retaining Dahlia’s cook Anatole.
It’s a fine adventure, with the usual brilliant dialogue. Although at times I found Bertie to be a bit too smart in this book (he makes puns, insults Stilton Cheesewright’s intelligen More...
It’s a fine adventure, with the usual brilliant dialogue. Although at times I found Bertie to be a bit too smart in this book (he makes puns, insults Stilton Cheesewright’s intelligen More...
Sep 08, 2010
Noah
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Rather funny and a good laugh, though getting somewhat drawn out in the middle. This was the first Wooster book I've read alone (the others I've either started to read fully outloud in a group) and the flavor was very different (though not worse or better). The beginning of the book had me reading out sections to my wife almost every page, but towards the middle, when Wooster goes to visit his aunt, the plot is advanced mostly by rather humorless conversations and the fun narration goes a bit
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Aug 01, 2011
A.
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I love Wodehouse. He's my guilty pleasure. My beach reading. This novel fell a bit short of my expectations. Usually, Wodehouse leaves me with tears in my house. I guffaw at inopportune moments, implore my wife to drop what she is doing to listen to some outrageous dialogue, and reread hilarious passages. Not this time. Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit is entertaining, but it is not laugh out loud funny. The set up seems a little tired and Jeeves is trotted out only when a problem must be solved. Th
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Nov 02, 2009
Kathleen
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Having seen the television episode of Jeeves and Wooster based on this story, I was mildly disappointed by the lack of cross-dressing. That said, there were a thousand things that I liked better in the original, as per usual. The secret identity of Rex West and Mr. Spode. Bertie not freaking out about his engagement and managing to get himself out of it. Jeeves solving all of the other problems with his superior force of mind. Jeeves getting to chair the dinner at his club. And more, and m
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Apr 15, 2008
Sluggo
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I have been working my way through ALL that Wodehouse wrote (70 some books for a start) and am nearly there. I just picked one to add here. With the exception of some of his very first writing, before he got into the swing of his style, they are ALL absolutely wonderful. There's satire, but its never mean spirited. They are funny as hell, but not trashy. Above all, Wodehouse really loved humanity and you can feel that in his writing- you come away from his stuff feeling, as he was fond of q
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Mar 31, 2008
Samantha
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I read this book in my car at University (years ago) because in order to get a reasonable parking spot I had to get to uni several hours before my first lecture. A good student would have studied, I read P.G Wodehouse instead. This weekend I listened to it as an audiobook version and heartily recommend it. I laughed despite being prostrate on the couch with a horrible illness that shall remain un-named. I laughed despite the fact that my apartment was a mess and the weather was lousy! I even lau
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Jul 02, 2009
Maureen
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another one that draws the guffaws from a disgruntled girl. :) the greatest complaint i can make about these books is about the titles: jeeves' feudal spirit is referenced in other works, so it doesn't really help to distinguish this story from the others. it might better be called "bertie grows a moustache" or "a lot of preamble about a darts tournament we never even get to witness", "how aunt dahlia tried to sell off her magazine because she was tired of always begging
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Aug 24, 2009
Patty
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When Bertie grows a mustache he can’t imagine how much Jeeves will not like it and how much young ladies will. He soon finds himself at Aunt Dahila’s and engaged. Aunt Dahila has problems too. She is trying to sell her magazine and being blackmailed by the possible owner’s wife. Add treats to Bertie’s life, a longing suitor and stolen necklaces and there are plenty of things for Jeeves to straighten out.
Dec 17, 2010
Sharon
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Rich and I watched the entire "Jeeves and Wooster" series (I needed a lot of humor during my first pregnancy) and, having read this book, I can see what an amazing adaptation it was! Wodehouse is a very deft hand with the madcap Bertie and the sober Jeeves, not to mention the many supporting characters. I have a short story collection lined up next - I'm looking forward to the giggles.
Jan 28, 2009
Cathy
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I just love Jeeves and Wooster, but I'm not sure I have anything very insightful to say about them. It's all here in this installment -- lethal cocktails, predatory females, exasperated aunts, and scrape after scrape narrowly averted by the ever-resourceful Jeeves.
I'm sure that life among the between-the-wars moneyed types wasn't actually much like this ... but isn't it nice to imagine that it was?
I'm sure that life among the between-the-wars moneyed types wasn't actually much like this ... but isn't it nice to imagine that it was?
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Feb 21, 2012
Nicklas
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As much as I love Jeeves and Wooster, this book is borrowing slightly too many elements from other Wodehouse novels, including a dispute over facial hair (Jeeves and the Hard Boiled Egg) and burglary at a country estate (Something Fresh, for one). Furthermore, I found the plot somewhat confusing, with one or two subplots too many.
All this said, it is still, of course, frightfully charming and funny.
All this said, it is still, of course, frightfully charming and funny.
Nov 27, 2011
Stefan
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Phenomenal!!!!! It's my first Jeeves book and I actually listened to it, read very well (I will add the narrators name later) by a Brit who knows all the various dialects. From start to finish a complete and utter joy. It seems rare than an author can be such a playful master of language without coming off as TOO clever. It's no wonder that he went on to write with Cole Porter.
Dec 17, 2010
Alice
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Rich and I watched the entire "Jeeves and Wooster" series (I needed a lot of humor during my first pregnancy) and, having read this book, I can see what an amazing adaptation it was! Wodehouse is a very deft hand with the madcap Bertie and the sober Jeeves, not to mention the many supporting characters. I have a short story collection lined up next - I'm looking forward to the giggles.
Aug 14, 2010
Phair
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One of the best of Bertie's adventures. I adore Jonathan Cecil's readings- just the right tone and accents. Poor Bertie is always involved in such convoluted dilemmas involving keeping the aunts happy, the females at bay & various chums and acquaintances from asking for or claiming either favors or cash. Adore the snappy slang- if you need a good giggle, trust Bertie & Co.
Jul 24, 2010
Judy
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My only complaint about the Bertie Wooster and Jeeves books is that I'm running out of them. This was a very funny tale in which both Bertie and his Aunt get themselves in truly unbelievable situations and it remains for Jeeves to set everything right. I wish that P.G. Wodehouse had used his time while he was being held by the Nazis to write dozens more of these books.
Aug 20, 2008
Tiffany
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If life has made a turn for the worse and things have been a real downer lately then.. you need Jeeves to cheer you up. I love a good P.G. Wodehouse and this one is hilarious. Bertie gets himself tied up in a love triangle, some trouble with his favorite aged ancestor and a fake pearl necklace and all kinds of comic relief. The benefit of these books is that by the end you'll be better able to talk like an Englishman.. a trip to the car wash is "ghastly, horrendous, the worst possible disas
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Sep 11, 2009
Jean
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This was one of the funniest of the Jeeves books thus far. Having seen the televised version on Jeeves and Wooster (with Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie in the tile roles), it was interesting to see how different they were -- and yet how the televised version still succeeded. Both were a hoot, but I found the book to have some delightful surprises, particularly in the character of Percy.
Jun 28, 2010
Bonnie
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Another Bertie/Jeeves misadventure. These are so fun to listen to--Jonathan Cecil does a superb job voicing the series; I always look for his narrations. It's hilarious how many times Bertie finds himself engaged, and always manages to get out of it.
Oct 21, 2008
Libbeth
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I will use this "review" for all the P. G. Wodehouse I have read. I read them all so long ago and enjoyed them so much that I have given them all 5 stars. As I re-read them I will adjust the stars accordingly, if necessary, and add a proper review.
When I first discovered P. G. Wodehouse I devoured every book I could find in the local library, throughout the eighties and early nineties. Alas, this means that I have read most of them and stumbling across one I have not read is a ra More...
When I first discovered P. G. Wodehouse I devoured every book I could find in the local library, throughout the eighties and early nineties. Alas, this means that I have read most of them and stumbling across one I have not read is a ra More...
Mar 02, 2010
Becky
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It seems I do like British humour! I decided to give Wodehouse a second try, and this was a delightful, giggle-inducing book. Love his writing style and British slang. The dialogue is the whole reason to read his books.
Who knew growing a moustache could start so much trouble?
Who knew growing a moustache could start so much trouble?
Sep 13, 2011
Jael
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Entertaining, to be sure. I'm so impressed with Wodehouse's ability to take a complex plot as intensely tangled up as linguine on a merry-go-round and actually make it all conclude in a sensible and satisfactory manner.
Jan 29, 2012
Margaret
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Another hugely entertaining and diverting (from the Real World) Bertie Wooster and Jeeves book, Blackstone audio edition. Through sheer dumb luck I managed to listen to this one in the correct chronological, story-wise order, following other recently listened to Wodehouse recordings, so the plot was actually cohesive over several different books - amazing. Wodehouse recycles the usual plot ploys in this title (Bertie visiting rich relative's country house, Bertie inadvertently becoming engaged
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