An absolute delight that I now understand what Wodehouse was aiming for in this series (after watching Fry and Laurie on PBS a few years back). This is just good, clean fun with a bumbling aristocrat and his savvy gentleman's gentleman.
It is obvious that the reader understands that Bertie Wooster will land on his feet, with the help of his butler. With Wodehouse, it is the manner of the trip, rather than the ending, that is so much fun.
However, this novel is a bit different. Jeeves has gone on his annual vacation, only to be brought back when Bertie and his friends start to sink. Bertie is shocked to find himself engaged to the redheaded Miss Bobbie Wickham -- through no fault of his own. Bobbie explains that her mother is so very opposed to her marrying such a pitiful example of humanity as Bertie, that (said) mother will be in raptures to find that she is marrying anyone else. However, the way of love never runs smoothly, especially in Wodehouse books. Enjoy.
It is obvious that the reader understands that Bertie Wooster will land on his feet, with the help of his butler. With Wodehouse, it is the manner of the trip, rather than the ending, that is so much fun.
However, this novel is a bit different. Jeeves has gone on his annual vacation, only to be brought back when Bertie and his friends start to sink. Bertie is shocked to find himself engaged to the redheaded Miss Bobbie Wickham -- through no fault of his own. Bobbie explains that her mother is so very opposed to her marrying such a pitiful example of humanity as Bertie, that (said) mother will be in raptures to find that she is marrying anyone else. However, the way of love never runs smoothly, especially in Wodehouse books. Enjoy.
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