The Code of the Woosters

Jeeves to the Rescue

By: P. G. Wodehouse

Narrated by: Jonathan Cecil

Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Witty Wodehouses�s best-loved creation is the master-servant team of Bertie Wooster, the charming nitwit, and Jeeves, his effortlessly superior valet and protector. Newsweek says "they are at their best in The Code of the Woosters." This installment involves Gussie Fink-Nottle, the soupey Madeline Bassett, old Pop Bassett, the unscrupulous Stiffy Byng, the Rev. H.P. ("Stinker") Pinker, an eighteenth-century cow-creamer, and a liberal dose of the imperious Aunt Dahlia. There you have it: jolly good fun and grins galore! Jeeves once more to the rescue!

©1938, 1966 Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, held by Trustees of the Wodehouse Estate (P)1990, 2000 Chivers Audio Books

Butiful

Amazing overall story my favorite in the whole collection honestly I reread it like 15 times highly recommend if you like blackmail :)

Hard to believe it's only one person

If you could sum up The Code of the Woosters in three words, what would they be?

dry smart enlightening

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jeeves, of course. He is the axis around which all else turns

Which character – as performed by Jonathan Cecil – was your favorite?

Wooster; Cecil absolutely nails the flighty, superficial air of aristocratic privilege and makes him loveable in the process

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yeah, it was hard to shut it off!

Any additional comments?

One of the best audiobook productions I've ever listened to, and I'm still amazed that it was only one person reading it.

Hillarious Story, Excellent Performance.

What made the experience of listening to The Code of the Woosters the most enjoyable?

Jonathan Cecil is a great reader. His voices really make the characters come alive.

What other book might you compare The Code of the Woosters to and why?

Can only compare to other Jeeves and Wooster recordings bby Jonathan cecil. All are really great!

Which scene was your favorite?

Any where Jeeves sacves the day.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No.

comedy you can depend on

Wodehouse's 'Jeeves' books never disappoint. I have read several of the series and have always enjoyed the laughs.

Justice in Hand

The characters developed by Wodehouse in the earlier novels are here again in fine form. Aunt Dahlia is particularly fetching and in full voice thanks to the wonderful reading.

Laughing and walking with Audible

The two contenders for best of Wodehouse are neck and neck: Code of the Woosters and Joy in the Morning, bespoke by Jonathan Cecil only.

Simply splendid!

I say, it’s another spectacular P.G.! Jonathan Cecil performs wonderfully too. What a spiffing voice that chap has.

excellent and enjoyable!

Bernie is in trouble up to his starched white collar ! very similar to all Jeeves and Wooster adventures, but I still enjoy them. and this narrator, Jonathan Cecil is the best.

Classic Bertie and Jeeves

What did you love best about The Code of the Woosters?

Timeless banter and terrific humour. A laugh out loud book that conjures carefree and ridiculous scenarios that easily delights.

What did you like best about this story?

The seamless interplay between Bertie and Jeeves builds as the story unfolds like a slow motion train wreck.

My favourite aspect is Wooster's first person commentary. Even when he cannot recall his exact words in the heat of the action, he still paints a beautifully hyperbolic version of the situation and how a Wooster handles such contingencies.

What about Jonathan Cecil’s performance did you like?

Very satisfying.

If I were to suggest, using a female voice for the female characters could have enhanced some of the characters dialogue

If you could take any character from The Code of the Woosters out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Dinner with Bertie (and his man in the wings) would be a hoot, however Mr Spode's public v private conflicts could offer a different type of banter

Any additional comments?

Great on a plane or simply when you want to escape the ridiculousness of modern life

Perfection from start to finish

Whether this is your first foray into the world of Jeeves and Wooster or your twentieth, you simply can't beat the combination of Jonathan Cecil and Wodehouse.