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funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is a light-hearted, fun read from start to finish. Bertie Wooster, miffed with Jeeves and believing he's just as good at solving problems, tries to help Aunt Dahlia, Gussie Fink-Nottle and Tuppy Glossop overcome their troubles, resulting in chaos and confusion for all concerned. The scene where a drunk Gussie makes a speech and gives away the prizes at Market Snodsbury Grammar School is a riot, as are the conversations between Bertie and Madeline Bassett.
Wodehouse's writing is almost perfect - he manages to find exactly the right words and phrases to ensure that pretty much every sentence is hilarious. Here's one of my favourites:
Wodehouse's writing is almost perfect - he manages to find exactly the right words and phrases to ensure that pretty much every sentence is hilarious. Here's one of my favourites:
A sharp spasm shook him from base to apex. The beetle, which, during the recent exchanges, had been clinging to his head, hoping for the best, gave it up at this and resigned office. It shot off and was swallowed in the night.
This isn't my first Wodehouse, but I just can't get enough of his works!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Suicide, and Fire/Fire injury