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missbryden's review against another edition
5.0
So funny, but it's the way they, particularly Bertie Wooster, speak that amuses, not any plottiness - the storylines remain much the same from story to story, but it's the vocabulary and contractions of vocabulary that is hilarious, literally laugh out loud jocularity.
andy87's review against another edition
4.0
Hilarious collection of short stories. My first of the Jeeves series, and I will certainly read more.
foxi's review against another edition
funny
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
srakhmanov's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
lkuips's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
k2_hancock's review against another edition
4.0
Comedy's aren't normally my cup of tea. But as I was searching through the library's librarian recommendation section I ran across Sebastian Faulk's 'Jeeves and the Wedding Bells'. I like reading books with a master and butler relationship, and I was about to check it out, when I read on the cover (or back) that it was a homage to P.G Wodehouse!
I'm the kind of girl that likes to read originals before I move on to adaptations or remakes so I checked this out instead. The relationship between Bertie and Jeeves can only be described as hilarious; with Bertie's predicaments border lining absurdity. I can honestly say that I will continue to read the adventures of Jeeves and Bertie. Right-ho!
I'm the kind of girl that likes to read originals before I move on to adaptations or remakes so I checked this out instead. The relationship between Bertie and Jeeves can only be described as hilarious; with Bertie's predicaments border lining absurdity. I can honestly say that I will continue to read the adventures of Jeeves and Bertie. Right-ho!
kynan's review against another edition
4.0
The best of the series so far I think! There are no repeats or retreads, although some of the characters and events from previous stories are referred to so it's worth reading these in order, if only to understand the backstory.
If you've read the prior books in the series then you'll know what's coming; As with the previous entries, Bertie will be involved in some trouble, probably involving an aunt, and Jeeves will endeavour to extricate him from it, usually to Jeeves' best advantage. There're no alarms and no surprises here, the formula is well-entrenched but the joy of the story is very much in the telling and Jonathan Cecil's narration absolutely elevates this audiobook from a narration to a performance
These stories are a wonderful accompaniment to walking the dog or any, if possible, strolling through London and imagining more frivolous times.
If you've read the prior books in the series then you'll know what's coming; As with the previous entries, Bertie will be involved in some trouble, probably involving an aunt, and Jeeves will endeavour to extricate him from it, usually to Jeeves' best advantage. There're no alarms and no surprises here, the formula is well-entrenched but the joy of the story is very much in the telling and Jonathan Cecil's narration absolutely elevates this audiobook from a narration to a performance
These stories are a wonderful accompaniment to walking the dog or any, if possible, strolling through London and imagining more frivolous times.
katy82's review against another edition
5.0
I have heard a lot of British people, among them a lot of famous acotrs and writiers comment that they read PG Wodehouse in their youth and that his voice had a profound effect on their craft. I have to say, that is the main reason why I decided to read this book. I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Wodehouse really creates charming charcters. He has a voice that is still very unique today. I think back to some of the works of Hugh Laurie and others and yes, I can say that I see the Wodehouse influance in their work. I can't wait to read more of him.