Has Jeeves Finally Lost His Grip? When Jeeves suggest dreamy, soulful Gussie Fink-Nottle don scarlet tights and a false beard in his bid to capture...
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Feb 04, 2012
Dan
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The 2012 re-read
Gussie Fink-Nottle is in love with Madeline Bassett but can't seem to talk to her. Madeline Bassett is in love with Gussie Fink-Nottle but thinks Bertie Wooster wants to marry her. Bertie's cousin Angela was engaged to Tuppy Glossop but they had a bust-up over whether or not Angela saw a shark. Can Jeeves put them all back together? He might have been able to, had he and Bertie not had a falling out over Bertie's white mess jacket...
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Gussie Fink-Nottle is in love with Madeline Bassett but can't seem to talk to her. Madeline Bassett is in love with Gussie Fink-Nottle but thinks Bertie Wooster wants to marry her. Bertie's cousin Angela was engaged to Tuppy Glossop but they had a bust-up over whether or not Angela saw a shark. Can Jeeves put them all back together? He might have been able to, had he and Bertie not had a falling out over Bertie's white mess jacket...
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Jan 29, 2009
Nikki
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**WOOSTERS' GUIDE**
(as opposed to boring old Webster's guide)
*Woosters are men of tact, and have a nice sense of host obligations.
*Even when displaying the iron hand, Woosters like to keep the thing fairly matey.
*When woosters put their hand to the plough, they do not readily sheath the sword.
*Woosters are fair minded, and make allowances for men parading through London all night in scarlet tights. (my f More...
(as opposed to boring old Webster's guide)
*Woosters are men of tact, and have a nice sense of host obligations.
*Even when displaying the iron hand, Woosters like to keep the thing fairly matey.
*When woosters put their hand to the plough, they do not readily sheath the sword.
*Woosters are fair minded, and make allowances for men parading through London all night in scarlet tights. (my f More...
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Jul 16, 2007
Frederick
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Those starting to read P. G. Wodehouse should start with this novel, which is sometimes called BRINKLEY MANOR. It is the immediate predecessor to Wodehouse's most perfect novel, THE CODE OF THE WOOSTERS.
He wrote this in his mid-fifties. It was something like his fortieth novel. He literally wrote about seventy novels, all of them extremely light, the vast majority of them humorous. (His very early novels were about cricket-players at prep-school.) RIGHT-HO, JEEVES features P. G. Wodehouse More...
He wrote this in his mid-fifties. It was something like his fortieth novel. He literally wrote about seventy novels, all of them extremely light, the vast majority of them humorous. (His very early novels were about cricket-players at prep-school.) RIGHT-HO, JEEVES features P. G. Wodehouse More...
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Aug 30, 2007
Ben
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I saw that it would be fruitless to try to reason with her. Quite plainly, she was not in the vein. Contenting myself, accordingly, with a gesture of loving sympathy, I left the room. Whether she did or did not throw a handsomely bound volume of the Works of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, at me, I am not in a position to say. I had seen it lying on the table beside her, and as I closed the door I remember receiving the impression that some blunt instrument had crashed against the woodwork, but I was fee
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May 28, 2008
Jen
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Oh, Bertie. Oh, Tuppy. And oh, oh, Gussie. An engagement to the more delicately nurtured of the species can go a bit rummy under certain circs. Not to mention prize-giving at that bally Market Snodsbury Grammar School. Bertie does his best to save the day, based on his knowing "the psychology of the individual", but as usual his schemes only serve to make chaps go to fires from frying pans. Thank goodness for Jeeves!
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Jan 13, 2012
Joanna
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I love a story with an ever increasing comedy or errors. I love a book that makes you laugh out loud. And I love a book that tells a story where everything works out in the end. This book delivers on all accounts. The section with Anatole (the chef) speaking in his "mixed" English had me nearly rolling on the floor. And of course, as messed up as Wooster gets everything, Jeeves comes in at the end and saves the day. And gets the last word. My only complaint is Wodehouse's overuse of abbreviation
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Mar 11, 2008
M0rfeus
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Absolutely a classic. Gussie loves Madeleine Bassett, as goopy a young geezer as ever declaimed that the stars are God's daisy chain--but he cannot bring himself to propose. Tuppy loves Angela but a rift has torn their loving hearts asunder, he asserting that the shark that attacked her at Cannes was a mere flatfish, she contending that he lives for food alone.
Into this mess stumbles Bertram Wooster. Bertie ends up, much against his will, engaged to La Bassett, while Gussie and An More...
Into this mess stumbles Bertram Wooster. Bertie ends up, much against his will, engaged to La Bassett, while Gussie and An More...
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Aug 16, 2009
Paria
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When I first read this book, I kept having to stop in order to dance around my apartment with glee. I was literally jumping up and down in the kitchen, chanting "Gussie Fink-Nottle! Gussie Fink-Nottle!" (That's the name of one of the characters, by the way. He loves newts, orange juice and a girl named Madeline Bassett.)
For those of you who don't know, the Jeeves books are about a well-meaning but dim-witted British aristocrat named Bertie Wooster and his incredibly intelli More...
For those of you who don't know, the Jeeves books are about a well-meaning but dim-witted British aristocrat named Bertie Wooster and his incredibly intelli More...
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Dec 30, 2009
Anthony
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Jeeves, hand me my Thesaurus! This is going to require more than a few superlatives for me to even come close to accurately describing just how brilliant this book is.
This is, quite possibly, the funniest book I have ever read and most likely will ever read, what? The humour is astoundingly advanced for its time, and effortlessly eclipses most of the 'comedies' I’ve unwittingly subjected myself to over recent years - television included.
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This is, quite possibly, the funniest book I have ever read and most likely will ever read, what? The humour is astoundingly advanced for its time, and effortlessly eclipses most of the 'comedies' I’ve unwittingly subjected myself to over recent years - television included.
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Feb 11, 2009
Margaret
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P.G. Wodehouse's books featuring Bertram (Bertie) Wooster and his man servant Jeeves are hilarious enough as it is - frankly, perfect tonics for recession, unemployment, natural and man-inflicted disasters - but to listen to a Wooster / Jeeves book amps the tonic up to a wonderfully happy narcotic level. Living in southeast Michigan and working for a company experiencing serious economic woes made me jump at a chance to listen to this book, and it was perfect escapism. Bertie Wooster is an upp
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Jan 14, 2012
Holly
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RIGHT HO, JEEVES is a sequel to THANK YOU, JEEVES and was published in the same year, 1934. Once again silly ass Brit Bertie Wooster rebels against the domestic tyranny of Jeeves, his servant. In the previous book they were at odds over Bertie's banjolele. In RIGHT HO, JEEVES the bone of contention is a white mess jacket with brass buttons, fresh from the Riviera. Jeeves, man of impeccable taste, sees this as quite unsuitable for metropolitan wear, but Bertie loves the thing and won't give it u
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Nov 07, 2011
Pawan
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I am coming back to write about P. G. Wodehouse after a long time even though I have read many of his books in past few months. Most of the books that I read were short stories and to write a post about short story is rather difficult, though in case of Wodehouse, each one of them is a masterpiece on its own. This time I found “Right Ho, Jeeves” that is a full length novel and an amazing one. It is very hilarious and very comforting to read anything from More...
I am coming back to write about P. G. Wodehouse after a long time even though I have read many of his books in past few months. Most of the books that I read were short stories and to write a post about short story is rather difficult, though in case of Wodehouse, each one of them is a masterpiece on its own. This time I found “Right Ho, Jeeves” that is a full length novel and an amazing one. It is very hilarious and very comforting to read anything from More...
Aug 24, 2011
Russell
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I laughed out loud on more than one occasion. I've read short stories about the titular Jeeves, but this novel exceeded my expectations! Wooster's attempts to solve the heartbroken and forlorn's problems, thinking that Jeeves had lost his grip, result in a farce of no little complexity. Wodehouse's characterizations are brilliant, the dialogue twists and turn with unexpected relish and vim, the Jazz-age slang is delightful, and his settings are like finely crafted stages. I grinned throughout th
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Nov 08, 2010
Rob
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This is a novel, rather than the short stories I've so far been accustomed to read when I'm allowing Wodehouse to seduce and (possibly) subvert me. That being the case, one should expect the a more in-depth treatment than in the shorts, and I will say that Right Ho, Jeeves does not dissappoint.
The surprise, however, is that what we get a more in-depth look at is not Bertram Wooster (some of his detractors would claim this is perfectly in-line, as there are no depths to plumb), but hi More...
The surprise, however, is that what we get a more in-depth look at is not Bertram Wooster (some of his detractors would claim this is perfectly in-line, as there are no depths to plumb), but hi More...
Oct 30, 2010
Tintin
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A book written in 1922 has no right to be this damned funny. Reading it was a laugh-a-minute affair. P.G. Wodehouse is challenging Janet Evanovich's Plum series for the top comedy spot in my personal library. The plot and flow of the story is better written too (brisk pace, minimal sagging moments, excellent build-up). Characterization is top-notch. I am amazed at how Wodehouse was able to weave multiple motifs seamlessly. Wooster's attempts at matchmaking and one-upping Jeeves is aggravating y
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Oct 21, 2010
Pvw
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Maybe it is hard to review one Jeeves & Wooster novel in particular, the formula is always the same. But this "Right Ho, Jeeves" is a good example and I remember enjoying The Mating Season very much as well. The naive dandy Bertram Wooster always finds himself in a pickle and his ludicrous attempts to solve the problem unvariably make thing worse. At the very end, faithful butler Jeeves, who has seen the whole situation unfold, quickly makes some decisions, talks to the right people an
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Mar 27, 2010
Sandi
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I was recently looking for new podcasts on iTunes and ran across The Classic Tales Podcast by B.J. Harrison. He was a couple of episodes into the 8-part serialization of Right Ho, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse. Now, this is not a book I would have sought out, but it was a free podcast, so I subscribed. I have to say that I'm very glad I did. B.J. Harrison's narration was wonderful. He caught Bertie Wooster's personality perfectly. I really think this is a book that's exceptionally well-suited t
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Mar 21, 2011
Megan
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Reread. Oh, the world of Bertie Wooster and his friends and family. Lots going on in this one. Gussie loves Madeline but can't quite come out and say it. Tuppy and Angela are engaged, but Tuppy can't help but mouth off about his skepticism over Angela's recent holiday foibles. Aunt Dahlia can't bring herself to inform Uncle Tom of her recent gambling losses and her need for more cash for her publishing endeavors. Everyone loves Anatole's cooking but the temperamental culinary artist still feels
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Feb 28, 2011
Tamra
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Wodehouse's Jeeves series is hilarious, and this book is no exception.
After reading my first snatch of Jeeves books I watched some episodes of the BBC production Jeeves and Wooster, one of which (several of which? I don't remember) included this book. Knowing the plot line beforehand didn't make the book any less enjoyable. And now that I've seen some of the brilliant show, I can't get Steven Fry and Hugh Laurie out of my brain as Jeeves and Wooster, respectively. Nor should I wan More...
After reading my first snatch of Jeeves books I watched some episodes of the BBC production Jeeves and Wooster, one of which (several of which? I don't remember) included this book. Knowing the plot line beforehand didn't make the book any less enjoyable. And now that I've seen some of the brilliant show, I can't get Steven Fry and Hugh Laurie out of my brain as Jeeves and Wooster, respectively. Nor should I wan More...
Apr 07, 2011
Rachel
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First off, my mother tricked me. She had read this at about my age, she'd said, and this wasn't a part of a series, a good stand-alone book.
Sandra Bollocks. This is part of set, and she only said that to get me to read it. But even all the inside jokes that are alluded to but never explained does not take away any enjoyment from reading this. The story, is, in fact, stand-alone-ish, with mostly the same characters from what I can gather. Like Enid Blyton books.
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Sandra Bollocks. This is part of set, and she only said that to get me to read it. But even all the inside jokes that are alluded to but never explained does not take away any enjoyment from reading this. The story, is, in fact, stand-alone-ish, with mostly the same characters from what I can gather. Like Enid Blyton books.
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Oct 06, 2010
Joel
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1. Free on Kindle. Go get it.
2. I first came upon Jeeves and Wooster as a youngster watching PBS. Because I'm a nerd. Yes, I knew that already. It also introduced me to the comedy of Frye and Laurie so that makes it a great find.
The books are even better. I'm just reviewing this one, but there are plenty of others out there. Wodehouse has series of short stories with Jeeves and Wooster tales and a few novels. This is a novel and it is filled with the language that makes a More...
2. I first came upon Jeeves and Wooster as a youngster watching PBS. Because I'm a nerd. Yes, I knew that already. It also introduced me to the comedy of Frye and Laurie so that makes it a great find.
The books are even better. I'm just reviewing this one, but there are plenty of others out there. Wodehouse has series of short stories with Jeeves and Wooster tales and a few novels. This is a novel and it is filled with the language that makes a More...
Apr 15, 2010
Chris
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My wife and I stumbled across the 1990s Jeeves and Wooster TV series years ago and absolutely loved the show. We've watched them again and again with a ton of amusement. Since then, I've read snippets from some of the stories and really enjoyed the writing as well (showing that even though Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry are fabulous actors…that the story/writing itself is astounding). Right Ho Jeeves was my first time with an entire novel, and it was fabulous.
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Mar 11, 2010
Astrid
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Loved this book. It's a great one to introduce people to Bertie Wooster and Jeeves. It's hilarious and well-written. I was smiling or smirking or laughing out loud on nearly every page. One of my favorite bits:
"Ah!" I said. "Your beetle," I explained. "No doubt you were unaware of it, but all this while there has been a beetle of sorts parked on the side of your head. You have now dislodged it."
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"Ah!" I said. "Your beetle," I explained. "No doubt you were unaware of it, but all this while there has been a beetle of sorts parked on the side of your head. You have now dislodged it."
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Nov 03, 2011
James
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It's tempting to start quoting favorite passages right away -- but, as Inigo Montoya said, "No, there's too much. Let me sum up." Bertie tries to help his friends and relatives resolve their usual problems, financial and romantic, with the predictable disastrous results. Only Jeeves can make everything come out right -- but how can Bertie accept Jeeves's help after their painful disagreement over the white mess jacket with the brass buttons?
OK, maybe we'll quote Bertie onc More...
OK, maybe we'll quote Bertie onc More...
Jan 02, 2012
Eric
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When I was in tenth grade, I had my best English teacher ever, Mrs. DelCampo. I was not partial to English class in high school because I did not like tearing novels apart looking for symbols that the teacher could see but nobody else could (probably because they weren’t there?). But in her class, I didn’t mind things as much. She seemed to take a shine to me (or maybe I’m finding a symbol in our relationship), and she recommended P.G. Wodehouse to me a few times. I never took her up on it—I
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Mar 06, 2010
Scilla
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I always enjoy Wodehouse books. This is a Bertie Wooster-Jeeves book with an oft repeated plot of folks getting engaged to the wrong person, Bertie messing up, and Jeeves coming to the rescue. Bertie's shy friend Gussie Finknottle is in love with Madeline Bassett but can't bring himself to propose. Bertie sends him to Aunt Dahlia's, where Madeline is visiting his cousin Angela, to take Bertie's place giving out school prizes. Angela breaks her engagement to Tuppy Glossop, another of Bertie's
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Feb 22, 2010
Raj
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You know what they say about the best laid plans of Bertie Wooster [1:]? So when Madeline Basset ends up accidentally engaged to Bertie instead of Gussie Fink-Nottle, his cousin Angela breaks up with Tuppy Glossop and the finest chef in England threatens to leave his Aunt Dahlia, it's up to Jeeves to untangle the knots and ensure that everything gets sorted out.
A couple of episodes of the Jeeves and Wooster TV series were based on this book but it's nice to see it in its full unabridge More...
A couple of episodes of the Jeeves and Wooster TV series were based on this book but it's nice to see it in its full unabridge More...
Aug 09, 2011
Frank
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P.G. Wodehouse, where have you been all my life?
This is much more brilliant than I'd expected on the basis of its reputation. I thought it would have been slightly stuffy and old-fashioned. Instead, it's very stylish and terribly well-written, a comedic "rollercoaster", to abuse that stupid cliche. And quite simply very, very funny.
Wodehouse had me riveted from the start with the tone of his narrator, Bertie Wooster, and his radical anti-intellectualism.
This is much more brilliant than I'd expected on the basis of its reputation. I thought it would have been slightly stuffy and old-fashioned. Instead, it's very stylish and terribly well-written, a comedic "rollercoaster", to abuse that stupid cliche. And quite simply very, very funny.
Wodehouse had me riveted from the start with the tone of his narrator, Bertie Wooster, and his radical anti-intellectualism.
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Jan 23, 2011
jumpinshark
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Mi sono sempre chiesto se Jeeves, "servitore" di Bertram Wooster, valet, gentleman's gentleman, amante della filosofia, esperto di Spinoza, abbia mai intrapreso la lettura di quel grande interprete di Spinoza che è Hegel, precisamente dell'Hegel della Fenomenologia dello Spirito e della dialettica "servo-padrone".
Dimentichiamo subito ogni lettura marxista, ogni rumorosa lotta di classe, ogni uscita degli operai dalla fabbrica. Chiunque abbia avuto la fortuna di ammirare More...
Dimentichiamo subito ogni lettura marxista, ogni rumorosa lotta di classe, ogni uscita degli operai dalla fabbrica. Chiunque abbia avuto la fortuna di ammirare More...
