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A review by gautamgopalk
Carry On, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The third installment in the collection of short stories by brilliant English writer, P.G. Wodehouse, featuring the famous fictional duo of rich bumbling Bertie Wooster and his incredibly competent valet, Jeeves was first published in 1925; and in some ways was intended to be read as the first book of the series. It has 10 short tales and the first in this list is about how the two famous fictional characters get acquainted. The writing is engaging and the stories can be read in any order as they aren't particularly connected with one another. The title <i>Carry on, Jeeves</i> is taken verbatim from the dialogue of one of the prominent characters.
Five of the short stories in this book have appeared before in <i>My Man, Jeeves</i>. These have been slightly altered and polished from the earlier appearance, with a prominent change in <i>Fixing it for Freddie</i> where an earlier prototype of Bertie Wooster has been replaced by Bertie while Jeeves has been artificially introduced. The author displays his writing prowess by making a bold choice to present the last story purely from the perspective of Jeeves. The stories are happy, charming and hilarious. This is a fun work of art which brightens the mood and serves to distract the mind in the best way possible.
Five of the short stories in this book have appeared before in <i>My Man, Jeeves</i>. These have been slightly altered and polished from the earlier appearance, with a prominent change in <i>Fixing it for Freddie</i> where an earlier prototype of Bertie Wooster has been replaced by Bertie while Jeeves has been artificially introduced. The author displays his writing prowess by making a bold choice to present the last story purely from the perspective of Jeeves. The stories are happy, charming and hilarious. This is a fun work of art which brightens the mood and serves to distract the mind in the best way possible.