The Mating Season

by P. G. Wodehouse
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Good Books rating 4.17
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  • ID: 6310
  • Added: 2025-11-11
  • Updated: 2025-11-11
  • ISBN: 9781409064671
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2009-10-06
  • Reviews: 3

In 'The Mating Season,' P.G. Wodehouse delivers another delightful installment in the Jeeves and Wooster series. The novel is celebrated for its wit and charm, with every sentence crafted to perfection. Set in the picturesque village of King's Deverill, the story revolves around Bertie Wooster's attempts to help his friend Gussie Fink-Nottle by impersonating him, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and disguises. /n/n As the plot thickens, Bertie finds himself in a pickle when Gussie turns up impersonating him, and only the ingenious Jeeves can untangle the web of deceit. The novel is a testament to Wodehouse's mastery of comedy and his ability to create unforgettable characters and scenarios.

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Swords & Spectres · 2020-05-08
delightful 4.50

The charming and witty style of Wodehouse's stories makes them perfect for binge reading. The audiobook version is particularly enjoyable.

The reviewer finds Wodehouse's writing style to be charming, witty, and downright posh, making his stories a delight to read. They particularly enjoy the audiobook version, which brings out the humor and charm of the narrative. The reviewer appreciates the clever use of language and the entertaining characters that Wodehouse creates. They also note that the audiobook narration enhances the overall experience, making it a perfect choice for those looking for a lighthearted and amusing read.

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    The charming, witty and just downright posh way of Wodehouse's stories have me bingeing on his work whenever I have them set in front of me.

    The audiobook version is particularly enjoyable, bringing out the humor and charm of the narrative.

    Wodehouse's clever use of language and entertaining characters make his stories a delight to read.

Dave's Book Blog · 2016-10-23
great 4.00

This book is a great light comedy with delightful characters and elegant writing. It starts off strong and keeps the reader engaged throughout.

The reviewer initially thought this book was an elegantly written light comedy and found it to be a great read. They appreciated the delightful characters and the elegant writing style. The reviewer found the book to be engaging and enjoyable from start to finish. They particularly liked the clever plot and the humorous situations that the characters found themselves in. Overall, they found the book to be a delightful and entertaining read.

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    This was a great book! I though for the first 100 pages that it was an elegantly written light comedy.

    There were some delightful characters and clever plotting.

    The book is a delightful and entertaining read.

Sue's Book Reviews · 2000-08-01
delightful 4.00

The book features gentle humor and clever plotting, with good writing full of ironies and subtleties. It works particularly well as an audiobook.

The reviewer appreciates the gentle humor and clever plotting in this book. They find the writing to be good, with a lot of ironies and subtleties that add depth to the story. The reviewer particularly enjoys the audiobook version, which brings out the nuances of the writing and enhances the overall experience. They find the book to be a delightful and entertaining read, with a lot of clever and amusing moments.

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    There is some gentle humour and clever plotting.

    The writing is good, full of ironies and subtleties.

    These books work particularly well when listened to as an audiobook.

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