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timinbc's review against another edition
3.0
Not even close to his best, but then he wrote it at age 79. That shows mostly in the plot, which feels heavily recycled. The wordplay is as good as ever.
Jeeves is nearly absent, which reduces the fun slightly. Bertie is spineless again, after a couple of books in which he showed the occasional flash of courage. And I'm getting tired of the stolen-valuable plot.
Also getting tired of Glossop and Spode, Spode and Glossop. One longs for another character occasionally.
Disappointing ending, too. Jeeves usually brings all the good guys through on the plus side. I suppose it's refreshing to change that.
For all its weaknesses, it was still worth reading.
As others noted, this one assumes prior knowledge of the series, and if you are going to try one or two from the series, don't make this one of them.
Jeeves is nearly absent, which reduces the fun slightly. Bertie is spineless again, after a couple of books in which he showed the occasional flash of courage. And I'm getting tired of the stolen-valuable plot.
Also getting tired of Glossop and Spode, Spode and Glossop. One longs for another character occasionally.
Disappointing ending, too. Jeeves usually brings all the good guys through on the plus side. I suppose it's refreshing to change that.
For all its weaknesses, it was still worth reading.
As others noted, this one assumes prior knowledge of the series, and if you are going to try one or two from the series, don't make this one of them.
salisbury_hare's review against another edition
Excellent, but would be better with a glossary for those of us who haven't been to Harrow
elliethecatlover'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? Yes
4.0
angela_king's review against another edition
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
aelyx_magnus's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jon288's review against another edition
5.0
A classic Wodehouse farce. Fun, and full of wit and beautiful language
greybeard49's review against another edition
4.0
Love Wodehouse - plots always farcical (literally!) but writing is superb and turn of phrase second to none. Many LOL MOMENTS!!