Five hilarious novels about the British upper crust -- wonderfully funny tales full of English butlers and Hollywood starlets in the Jazz Age. Two ...
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Jan 02, 2008
Amanda
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It's always unfortunate when I see the screen version of a book before I actually read it. But it can be difficult to avoid, unless one researches every single movie and television show before watching it.
P.G. Wodehouse, the man who introduced "Jeeves" as the generic butler moniker, clearly follows a formula. Young British (sometimes American) high society individuals are hard on their luck, due to the changing structure of society (i.e. Old Money and titles just don' More...
P.G. Wodehouse, the man who introduced "Jeeves" as the generic butler moniker, clearly follows a formula. Young British (sometimes American) high society individuals are hard on their luck, due to the changing structure of society (i.e. Old Money and titles just don' More...
Oct 06, 2010
Becca
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I read the first two stories in this collection: The Return of Jeeves, and Bertie Wooster Sees It Through. It's my first time reading Wodehouse, and he's pretty funny. Jeeves is a great character, and I'm going to find more books that feature him. These two stories were fine and amusing, but as much good as I've heard about P.G. Wodehouse, I know there's got to be better.
Nov 06, 2010
Mike
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Why am I reading Wodehouse? Doug Wilson mentioned him one too many times, and I’m glad he did! Of this volume I’ve read The Return of Jeeves and Bertie Wooster Sees It Through. Both afforded plenty of laughs and delightful turns of phrase. I look forward to picking it up again to read the other three novels included.
May 28, 2010
Gerilyn
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I was crying with pain after the first chapter. Maybe it was just because I'd had a tough day, but Rory and Moke's conversation just undid me. I saved a chapter each night for two weeks just to release the day's tension in a healthy belly-laugh.
Dec 02, 2011
Melody
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P.G. Wodehouse loves certain things. He loves a man who drinks and gets a little dotty. He loves a butler who used to be a safe-cracker. He loves a confirmed bachelor who barely slips away from the lovely, wickedly smart, beautiful woman. And he loves to point out fashion mistakes. All very predictable but he makes me laugh despite the humor template.
Oct 02, 2010
Erin
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This was great. Formulaic? Yes. Predictable? Yes Hilarious? You betcher. Love the humor, the language, the characters, and the ridiculous predicaments. Good, quick, and enjoyable read.
Jul 10, 2009
Cathy
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P. G. Wodehouse' s satires are the most entertaining books about English Upper class society I have read.
Jun 13, 2008
Mark
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Mr. Wodehouse writes fun, easy-to-read, stories that are full of british wit and humor. Typically my reading has not included these sorts of books, but Wodehouse (and some other authors such as Vonnegut & Rushdie) are exceptions. Wodehouse certainly had a talent for story-telling. Easy and entertaining served with a side of british humor!
May 02, 2008
Kimberly
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Down-right funny: I am talking laugh-out-loud funny. The entire collection is worth looking into.
Oct 15, 2007
Dipti
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I like the early Jeeves stories better. But still laugh out loud funny.
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