I read My Man Jeeves a few weeks ago on a plane ride. This book was just perfect for a plane ride. In addition to being hilariously witty and delightful, it’s a collection of short stories. Since each one wraps up with a nice little bow at the end, they’re extremely satisfying, and they never get boring. For those unfortunate souls who aren’t yet familiar, the Jeeves and Wooster stories take place in the early 20th century and revolve around Bertie Wooster, an independently wealthy […]
A Jolly Little Romp, What?
Do I really need to write a review of this book? Surely you all know about Bertie Wooster and Jeeves already. Right Ho, Jeeves finds the dynamic duo staying at Aunt Dahlia’s house, and quickly wrapped up in the romantic misadventures of Bertie’s friends Tuppy Glossop and Gussie Fink-Nottle (one of the best parts of any Jeeves and Wooster book is the names of his friends). Tuppy’s engaged to Bertie’s cousin Angela and Gussie is in love with another houseguest, Madeleine Bassett. Naturally hijinks ensue, […]
ElCicco #CBR6 Review #1: Jeeves and the Wedding Bells: an Homage to P.G. Wodehouse by Sebastian Faulks
PG Wodehouse fans should be delighted by this novel. Faulks revives our favorite duo, Jeeves and Bertie Wooster, for a fun summertime romp at Lord Henry’s country estate. At stake is the happiness of Bertie Wooster’s friend Woody. His engagement to Lord Henry’s daughter Amelia is in jeopardy due to a combination of misunderstanding and financial crisis. Complicating the situation are Amelia’s beautiful and lively cousin Georgiana and a hilarious plot contrivance that requires Bertie to play the valet Wilberforce to Jeeves’ Lord Etringham. If […]