slferg's review against another edition
4.0
A comic play not Barrie. Amusing with a twist at the beginning although the ending was a bit predictable. But still an amusing read.
martinjonesnx01's review against another edition
4.0
Well written and funny. It was a really interesting story with a compelling main character in Crichton. I don't think the book is as good as the film as Kenneth More brings the character to life and a few extra scenes and jokes are added.
lexi_con's review against another edition
4.0
Lady Mary: You are the best man among us.
Crichton: On an island, my lady, perhaps; but in England, no.
What a beautiful play!
Crichton: On an island, my lady, perhaps; but in England, no.
What a beautiful play!
lnatal's review
3.0
From BC Radio 4 - Saturday Drama:
Adaptation of JM Barrie's classic satire about the changing fortunes of Crichton, the perfect butler. Liberal aristocrat Lord Loam favours a return to nature, with masters and servants living together as equals, but Crichton is the perfect butler and the perfect snob who adores the intricacies of the class system. He cannot help but be horrified by his master's opinions, and it will take a sea change to alter them.
A movie was made based on this book: Paradise Lagoon (1957) "The Admirable Crichton" (original title) with Kenneth More, Diane Cilento, Cecil Parker.
This movie is available at YouTube.
Adaptation of JM Barrie's classic satire about the changing fortunes of Crichton, the perfect butler. Liberal aristocrat Lord Loam favours a return to nature, with masters and servants living together as equals, but Crichton is the perfect butler and the perfect snob who adores the intricacies of the class system. He cannot help but be horrified by his master's opinions, and it will take a sea change to alter them.
A movie was made based on this book: Paradise Lagoon (1957) "The Admirable Crichton" (original title) with Kenneth More, Diane Cilento, Cecil Parker.
This movie is available at YouTube.
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