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Something Fresh

By: P. G. Wodehouse
Narrated by: Jonathan Cecil
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Publisher's summary

The one thing that could be expected to disturb the peace of life at Blandings is the incursion of imposters. Blandings has imposters like other houses have mice. On this occasion there are two of them--both intent on a dangerous enterprise.

©2011 Copyright © by the Trustees of the Wodehouse Estate. All rights reserved.; 2011 AudioGo

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A Chaotic Comedy of Dry Humor

That P. G. Wodehouse should have managed another triumph of chaotic comedy can't be expected to register as a surprise anymore. That it should have been performed with such skill might still be noted. I loved this entire experience, though it took some time to get off the ground. Give it a chance and some patience, it pays off!

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So enjoyable

P.G. Wodehouse’s stories are such a great way to unwind. I can never predict how it will all turn out. His Jeeves stories are great and his stand-alone stories are just as fantastic. I’m an Anglophile and I love everything British but sometimes with these older books things go on without explanation as if it’s common knowledge but Wodehouse takes the time to explain the servant’s chain of status along with so many other things that I appreciate his stories even more.
Jonathan Cecil should be the only person to narrate P.G. Wodehouse’s stories….ever. The two should not be separated. His voice acting and the way he tells the story has me totally absorbed.

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Fun Fun Fun

I can't say much about this book except that it's not to be missed. It's great fun built around a sweet story of comical characters.

Take a break from self-improvement, vampires, how [name here] beat drugs with Jesus and the latest anti-Obama conspiracy and give yourself a real light-hearted treat.

This book is just fun and a vacation from the real world.

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Chris Reich, BizPhyZ

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P.G. Gold

A classic Wodehouse tale based on his world and characters. A fun, light read. Narration is decent enough.

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It is fresh

Delightfully witty and fabulous characters- and a romance (of sorts) as well- it was a surprisingly enjoyable listen!

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Fun and funny

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PG Woodhouse books are just plain fun! This is a good one: mystery, romance, and a dash of upstairs/downstairs.

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Cheeky Fun

Lighthearted fun filled with quirky characters in zany situations of misunderstandings, false identities, romantic entanglements and theft of a valuable object. This all plays out in the perfect setting of an English country manor. Reminiscent of the sparkling old ‘30s movies, I can imagine Robert Montgomery as the smart and cheeky Ashe Marson, and the rest of the cast filled with the best character actors of the day. Though the plot is feather-light, the writing is crisp and witty and completely entertaining. The mastery of language puts many contemporary writers to shame. I thoroughly enjoyed this selection.

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Interesting to listen to a view of life past

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, for those who need an understanding of pre war England life

Did Jonathan Cecil do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Could have been better

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Something less than fresh

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A great first volume

This is a great first volume to a wonderfully funny series of books about forgetful Lord Emsworth an the other residents of Castles Blandings.

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Wodehouse at his best

What a wonderfully enjoyable journey. Well read and brilliantly written. Lots of laughs chuckles and guffaws.

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