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axolotlsoup's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
alineh's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
stepriot's review against another edition
3.0
Many of the stories were in "My Man Jeeves." I feel a bit like I've cheated by saying I've read a whole book. I've skipped over so many stories here. But the ones that were new were fun, as always.
dmillet's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emfed's review against another edition
4.0
bertie…. not a brain in his head.. love him of course & his whole goofy cast of associates. fun to get a jeeves pov story too!
missfantasyfiction's review against another edition
5.0
Ahhh, what has Bertram been up to this time?
In short, he’s been off in New York, fleeing Aunt Agatha’s wrath, fraternising with a whole load of obtuse, obnoxious, yet lovable friends who are constantly getting into all sorts of hilarious scrapes, whereupon it falls to Bertie (or more specifically Jeeves) to get them out of.
These books are unlike any I have ever read! The plot line is similar every time - Bertie and co. get into trouble, Jeeves gets them out of it, Bertie gives up a particularly garish piece of clothing as a thank-you to Jeeves and everyone lives happily ever after - and yet they never fail to amuse. I suppose the fact that you know what it going to happen makes it even funnier when it inevitably does happen.
I would recommend to everyone. I thoroughly believe everyone should experience a little of Bertie Wooster, Bingo Little and Honoria Glossop at some point! The stories are light, hilarious and instantly put me in a good mood. If you do decide to read (as you should), I envy you the uncontrollable peals of laughter which you are soon to be experiencing! As for me, it’s onto Very Good, Jeeves, which I am extremely looking forward to, considering Jeeves apparently saves a grumpy cabinet minister from being attack by a swan!!!
In short, he’s been off in New York, fleeing Aunt Agatha’s wrath, fraternising with a whole load of obtuse, obnoxious, yet lovable friends who are constantly getting into all sorts of hilarious scrapes, whereupon it falls to Bertie (or more specifically Jeeves) to get them out of.
These books are unlike any I have ever read! The plot line is similar every time - Bertie and co. get into trouble, Jeeves gets them out of it, Bertie gives up a particularly garish piece of clothing as a thank-you to Jeeves and everyone lives happily ever after - and yet they never fail to amuse. I suppose the fact that you know what it going to happen makes it even funnier when it inevitably does happen.
I would recommend to everyone. I thoroughly believe everyone should experience a little of Bertie Wooster, Bingo Little and Honoria Glossop at some point! The stories are light, hilarious and instantly put me in a good mood. If you do decide to read (as you should), I envy you the uncontrollable peals of laughter which you are soon to be experiencing! As for me, it’s onto Very Good, Jeeves, which I am extremely looking forward to, considering Jeeves apparently saves a grumpy cabinet minister from being attack by a swan!!!
thatotherlisa's review
4.0
My first exposure to Wodehouse. And darned if I don't love him. I am such a sucker for dry English humor. I'm also a sucker for an excellent English accent, so listening to this one on audio was particularly fun. This was a collection of short stories, and I'm very curious to see how the premise holds up in a full-length novel.
ggarsi's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
moonpix's review against another edition
3.0
Not to be controversial but I feel like everything everyone else seems to get out of Austen (INCLUDING the romance) I already get out of Jeeves & Wooster