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aga89's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
4.0
kbkittyb's review against another edition
4.0
Funny and brilliantly written.
I still prefer Three Men in a Boat, but this was a very close second.
I did think there were a few lulls and quite a few references that i just didn't get...but otherwise, a brilliant book with truly endearing characters.
I will definitely be reading more by this author.
I still prefer Three Men in a Boat, but this was a very close second.
I did think there were a few lulls and quite a few references that i just didn't get...but otherwise, a brilliant book with truly endearing characters.
I will definitely be reading more by this author.
wanderingmole's review against another edition
4.0
Delightfully preposterous and witty.
*listened to audio production.
*listened to audio production.
cindilee's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
giantpredatorymollusk's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
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? No
4.75
linnylou's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.5
zeltzamer's review against another edition
Amusing. Not sure where the “FUNNIEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN, 4.32-on-Goodreads-level proverbial ROFLs” crowd is coming from, but indeed, capital-A amusing.
missfantasyfiction's review against another edition
5.0
As I've come from expect from P.G. Wodehouse, this was hilarious. Farcical, witty, written in a style uniquely his.
In this particular escapade, Bertie finds himself staying at Totleigh Towers, the country home of Sir Watkyn Bassett, an obsequious magistrate with a vicious vendetta against poor old Bertram. Along the way we encounter wronged policemen, a LOT of blackmail, cow-creamers, notebooks and, of course, an array of beloved characters like Gussie Fink-Nottle, Aunt Dahlia, Roderick Spode and Stiffy Byng.
Wodehouse keeps you hooked until the very end. I also loved the ending - it was really well resolved, with Bertie sleeping peacefully in his bed, believing everything is well with the world (that is, until the next time!)
I will never stop recommending this series, because when it comes to comedic literature, this is the best.
In this particular escapade, Bertie finds himself staying at Totleigh Towers, the country home of Sir Watkyn Bassett, an obsequious magistrate with a vicious vendetta against poor old Bertram. Along the way we encounter wronged policemen, a LOT of blackmail, cow-creamers, notebooks and, of course, an array of beloved characters like Gussie Fink-Nottle, Aunt Dahlia, Roderick Spode and Stiffy Byng.
Wodehouse keeps you hooked until the very end. I also loved the ending - it was really well resolved, with Bertie sleeping peacefully in his bed, believing everything is well with the world (that is, until the next time!)
I will never stop recommending this series, because when it comes to comedic literature, this is the best.
elizajanef's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0