Jeeves and Wooster

by P. G. Wodehouse
Jeeves and Wooster cover
Good Books rating 4.33
Buy online
Amazon
Format/Price Check
Technical
  • ID: 9000
  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-22
  • Reviews: 3
Reviews
The Critic · 2020-10-16
delightful 4.50

The book is celebrated for its witty and charming narrative, capturing the essence of Wodehouse's humor. It is noted for its clever similes and delightful storytelling.

This review highlights the enduring appeal of Jeeves and Wooster, praising the book's ability to capture the spirit of P.G. Wodehouse's original works. The reviewer appreciates the clever use of language and the humorous situations that Bertie and Jeeves find themselves in. The book is seen as a delightful read that brings a smile to the reader's face, making it a timeless classic. The reviewer also notes that the book's success is due to its ability to stay faithful to the original characters and their dynamics, making it a must-read for fans of Wodehouse.

Quick quotes

    The book was a huge success, commercially and critically.

    Schott excels with a series of similes and delightful storytelling.

    The enduring appeal of Jeeves and Wooster lies in its witty and charming narrative.

Patrick E McLean - Substack · 2019-01-01
highly 4.50

The short stories are highly recommended for their humor and wit. The reviewer suggests that reading the stories is a better experience than watching the adaptations.

This review emphasizes the importance of reading the Jeeves and Wooster short stories to fully appreciate their humor and wit. The reviewer finds the stories to be a delightful read that brings a smile to the reader's face. It is noted that while the adaptations are enjoyable, they do not capture the full essence of the stories. The reviewer highly recommends inhaling a bunch of those short stories to experience the full charm of Bertie and Jeeves' adventures. The reviewer also appreciates the clever use of language and the humorous situations that the characters find themselves in, making the stories a timeless classic.

Quick quotes

    I highly recommend inhaling a bunch of those short stories.

    Watching them is fine -- but reading is better.

    The short stories are a delightful read that brings a smile to the reader's face.

Karen's Books and Chocolate · 2011-06-15
faithful 4.00

The series is praised for its faithful adaptation of Wodehouse's stories, capturing the essence of the characters. It is noted for its humor and entertaining plotlines.

This review discusses the series' ability to stay true to the original books while creating its own unique stories. The reviewer appreciates the humor and the way the series captures the dynamics between Bertie and Jeeves. It is noted that the series is not exactly faithful to any particular book but rather a mix of different stories, which works well in bringing the characters to life. The reviewer finds the series to be a faithful adaptation that captures the spirit of Wodehouse's works, making it a enjoyable watch for fans of the books.

Quick quotes

    The series is so good, though it's not exactly faithful to any particular book.

    It seems like they cut-and-pasted a lot of different books and stories into the series.

    The series is a faithful adaptation that captures the spirit of Wodehouse's works.

Appears in Lists