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borkarabhijeet's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars.
A typical Wodehouse story of hijinks of the gentry classes, mixed with a mystery of a burglary & a hot romance. But it doesn't have the magic spark of Bertie Wooster or the Inimitable Jeeves.
A typical Wodehouse story of hijinks of the gentry classes, mixed with a mystery of a burglary & a hot romance. But it doesn't have the magic spark of Bertie Wooster or the Inimitable Jeeves.
chriscarpenter's review against another edition
4.0
A pretty fun Wodehouse story, especially for one lacking in both Blandings and Jeeves.
julan1027's review against another edition
2.0
Typical of Wodehouse plots - man in love with a girl who isn't interested until she thinks he isn't interested, criminals at a large country house pretending to be millionaires, a stingy man who plots to trick his insurance company, and an unreliable nephew who wants to buy in to a friend's night club. I adore Wodehouse, but this one simply didn't hold my attention and I didn't laugh as much as a normally do at his books. May try it again in a year or so and see if I feel differently.
steg's review
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
quidditas's review
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
oltombom's review against another edition
3.0
This is one of Wodehouse's books that I don't like very much. It has some great side characters and scenes. My favorite side character is Sergeant-Major Flannery who is a very fun stereotypical sergeant character. I listen to the version narrated by Jonathan Cecil and he does a great voice for the Flannery. There is also a fun old Butler named Sturgis, who mispronounces the word rabbit as robert. Lastly, there is dog, Emily. We get to hear the translation of what her barks mean, and Wodehouse is always good at writing animals.
But I really dislike the lead female character, who has no likable qualities, and the main male character isn't that great either. But Wodehouse's writing is always enjoyable, so I still listen to it occasionally.
But I really dislike the lead female character, who has no likable qualities, and the main male character isn't that great either. But Wodehouse's writing is always enjoyable, so I still listen to it occasionally.
maplessence's review against another edition
3.0
Damn! I usually love Wodehouse, so to read a book of his that I only liked was hugely disappointing.
The beginning was the best with some wonderfully witty lines- especially during the first meeting of Molloy & Lester Carmody. I was hopeful that this book was going to develop at the same mad cap speed of my all time favourite Wodehouse [bc:Frozen Assets|1754760|Frozen Assets|P.G. Wodehouse|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1373651717s/1754760.jpg|2433122] But the final two thirds of the book was a muddled mess & I hardly cracked a smile.
The beginning was the best with some wonderfully witty lines- especially during the first meeting of Molloy & Lester Carmody. I was hopeful that this book was going to develop at the same mad cap speed of my all time favourite Wodehouse [bc:Frozen Assets|1754760|Frozen Assets|P.G. Wodehouse|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1373651717s/1754760.jpg|2433122] But the final two thirds of the book was a muddled mess & I hardly cracked a smile.
roshk99's review against another edition
4.0
A standalone Wodehouse that doesn't disappoint. A classic plot involving robbers, hidden identities, and lots of comedy.