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Book 46: Leave It to Psmith, by PG Wodehouse. 245pp

This has definitely been a foray into a world of literature yet untapped by yours truly. Indirectly highly recommended by one krikketgirl at some point in the past.

The plot is full of twists, convolutions, coincidences, and mayhem. Which, definitely, makes for a fascinating read. I wouldn't say I was laughing hysterically for about 97% of the time, but I was vastly entertained by such phrases as "a depressing musty scent pervaded the place, as if a cheese had recently died there in painful circumstances". Very enjoyable on the whole, and a pleasant introduction to something fresh and different. I'm sure I will be visiting the pages of more Wodehouse in the future.

I think after lunch I may go to the library again armed with my list of recommendations from yesterday and bring home some more words to devour.

Comments

[beloved-tree.livejournal.com]

I love Wodehouse. Wooster and Jeeves never fail to crack me up. XD (is "Leave it to Psmith" a W&J book? I forget.)

[butterbobbin.livejournal.com]

Nope, no Jeeves or Wooster in this one!

[misspennycarrol.livejournal.com]

Wodehouse is genius. I would definitely advise reading Jeeves and Wooster, because those books literally make me ROFL.

[ruthette.livejournal.com]

<3 Bertie <3

[butterbobbin.livejournal.com]

I shall definitely get one of those next. Any favourites?

[ruthette.livejournal.com]

Turns out I do have a Psmith book on my shelf: Psmith in the City. I'll have to dig into it at some point.

Just promise me you'll eventually do some Blandings Castle and/or Jeeves & Wooster.

[butterbobbin.livejournal.com]

I shall read all the library can provide! They had 6 different titles at least... Possibly more. Should check the online catalogue.