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¡Gracias, Jeeves! by P.G. Wodehouse

2 reviews

heather_freshparchment's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cultural appropriation, Racism, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Kidnapping

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Sexism, and Fire/Fire injury

buildingtaste's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

I picked this up in a little free library--one of the pocketbook editions from the 70s. If you want to introduce someone to Wodehouse's breezy brand of battiness, don't pick this one. Not only are Jeeves and Wooster separated for much of the book, but

Bertie spends the last third or so in blackface.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs

Moderate: Confinement, Alcohol, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Physical abuse

Extended scenes of blackface play a major plot role. Slurs throughout the book. A character is held hostage, and another is arrested. A character's home burns down. A minor character gets severely intoxicated. Off-screen incidents of physical abuse to children.