aasthaj's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cdhotwing's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
fionak's review against another edition
4.0
Having been written in the 1930s, there are certain aspects of this book which have not aged well. There is a distressing use of the term "ni**er minstrels" in the first chapter, although only by the least sympathetic characters; Jeeves and his erstwhile employer both employ the enlightned-at-that-time "Negro minstrels" to describe this group which never actually makes an appearance in the book but who's existence provides an impetus for two characters to don blackface. Kind of an interesting historical study of how such things were viewed by the upper crust.
bak8382's review against another edition
4.0
What's Bertie to do when Jeeves leaves his employment? Why escape to a country cottage and play his banjo to his heart's content. Of course mayhem ensues as Bertie tries to help his friend find true love while dealing with an old nemesis, a new manservant, and a hard working constable.
This is just one Jeeves and Wooster story done as a full cast story. Unfortunately the American characters are poorly voiced, but the English characters are fine. Another great Jeeves and Wooster story just not a great adaptation.
This is just one Jeeves and Wooster story done as a full cast story. Unfortunately the American characters are poorly voiced, but the English characters are fine. Another great Jeeves and Wooster story just not a great adaptation.
zenithharpink's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. This is another solid Jeeves read. I loved the misunderstandings and the characters as well, the circumstances were very interesting and had me laughing out loud at times.
The prominence of black-face in this book was a little jarring, but instead of being offended I took it as a sign of the times. These Jeeves books are intended to be light and humorous, and in no way offensive.
This book is told as a continuous narrative, rather than a series of short stories as in previous books. This book is a good time, I recommend this to readers looking for a humorous read, or any who like or who are thinking about reading Jeeves books.
The prominence of black-face in this book was a little jarring, but instead of being offended I took it as a sign of the times. These Jeeves books are intended to be light and humorous, and in no way offensive.
This book is told as a continuous narrative, rather than a series of short stories as in previous books. This book is a good time, I recommend this to readers looking for a humorous read, or any who like or who are thinking about reading Jeeves books.
nick_jenkins's review against another edition
5.0
not quite as good as the code of the woosters, but certainly one of the better wodehouses.