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extremelysoundyoungpotato's review against another edition
3.0
Another good time from Wodehouse, complete with all the trimmings - engagements gone sour, fake relationships, impersonation station, and general slapstick shenanigans. Personally think Wodehouse shines brightest in a series, but this standalone was a perfect easy listen from the untouchable Jonathan Cecil.
kbogdano80's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. The plot is typical Wodehouse and much too convoluted to describe, so I won't even bother. However, I will say that the book includes:
--scenic French surroundings
--no less than 5 secret/mistaken identities
--romances gone awry
--jewel thieves...and their girlfriends
--a grown man dressed in a lizard costume
Although one of his lesser known books, Hot Water has all the trademark humor, language, and charm that is found in P.G. Wodehouse's work.
--scenic French surroundings
--no less than 5 secret/mistaken identities
--romances gone awry
--jewel thieves...and their girlfriends
--a grown man dressed in a lizard costume
Although one of his lesser known books, Hot Water has all the trademark humor, language, and charm that is found in P.G. Wodehouse's work.
poachedeggs's review against another edition
2.0
I am a huge Wodehouse fan - have been ever since I saw the old Penguin versions in my aunt's bookshelves and started seeking them out in my secondary school library. (My very first was [b:Eggs, Beans and Crumpets|18055|Eggs, Beans and Crumpets (Everyman Wodehouse)|P.G. Wodehouse|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166855826s/18055.jpg|2197562].) This one, though, is not one of his better efforts. I don't know if it's because I have taken so long a break from Wodehouse that I found it difficult to get into the narrative (I took one week to finish it!), but it felt like the characters were all just loosely threaded together.
roshk99's review against another edition
4.0
Franklyn is a fantastic character that brings a laugh with every antic
birdkeeperklink's review against another edition
5.0
Mistaken identities. Compromising letters. Unfortunate engagements. Long-lost loves. Confidence men and safe-blowers and drunk people. Deliciously absurd and absurdly delicious, this is typical Wodehouse, and I mean that in the best way possible. There are reasons I love Wodehouse so much, and this book embodies all of them.
The only problem with his books is how quickly you get through them, even when you're making an effort to savor them. Still, in the end, you're left with a warm, satisfied feeling, similar to drinking hot cocoa but not limited to your stomach. I highly recommend all Wodehouse, but this one in particular is especially lovely.
The only problem with his books is how quickly you get through them, even when you're making an effort to savor them. Still, in the end, you're left with a warm, satisfied feeling, similar to drinking hot cocoa but not limited to your stomach. I highly recommend all Wodehouse, but this one in particular is especially lovely.
jonathanrobert's review
funny
lighthearted
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? No
3.0
jonmhansen's review against another edition
4.0
Packy, watching her tensely, felt how unerring had been Mr Slattery's knowledge of feminine psychology when he had said that he guessed that if there was going to be a murder in the home she would rather it was the old man than her.
fionareadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
This is my fourth P. G. Wodehouse novel, and I must say, so far, it's my favorite. I am on a long mission to read all of his novels ( very prolific writer, so it might take me a bit of time to get through them all).
What did this book do to earn such an esteemed place as my current favorite P.G. Wodehouse (out of the 4 I've read)? Simply said, it was just what I needed. Light, seriously funny, witty banter and that beautiful dry English humor made for a delightful read.
What did this book do to earn such an esteemed place as my current favorite P.G. Wodehouse (out of the 4 I've read)? Simply said, it was just what I needed. Light, seriously funny, witty banter and that beautiful dry English humor made for a delightful read.
ahobbitsreadinglist's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5