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Title: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves

Author: P. G. Wodehouse

Narrator: Jonathan Cecil

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-25-05

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 47 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

When the news breaks that Madeline Bassett is engaged to Gussie Fink-Nottle, Bertie's relief is intense. But when Madeline attempts to turn Gussie vegetarian, Bertie's instinct for self-preservation sends him with the steadfast Jeeves on another uproariously funny mission to Sir Watkyn Bassett's residence, Totleigh Towers.

© The Trustees of the Wodehouse Trust; (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Members Reviews:

Very poor sound quality

I give the book 2 star because of the poor sound quality. I would prefer better sound instead of small download size.

Jonathan Cecil - a superb Wodehouse narator

Would you consider the audio edition of Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves to be better than the print version?

His performance is sublime in telling the many tales or Bertie Wooster, and his faithful savior Jeeves. His portrayal of the characters and the narrative far outshines that of my own, as perceived by my own reading of the text.

What other book might you compare Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves to, and why?

The Code of the Woosters. Probably the best of all the Jeeves stories, and for this one I would recommend the one available here, as performed by Martin Jarvis. I don't think there is a Jonathan Cecil version available, though I might be wrong.

What about Jonathan Cecils performance did you like?

His ability to convey a vast array of diverse characters.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Always amusing, and engrossing. These particular performances, being shorter than most complete audio books, can be consumed easily within one sitting. Had many a journey become most enjoyable, with such things to accompany me.

Any additional comments?

Nope, other than Wodehouse is great fun, easy to absorb, and enjoy. As read by Jonathan Cecil in this case, even more so.

Wodehouse in mid-season form

What made the experience of listening to Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves the most enjoyable?

The wonderful world of Wodehouse and his eccentric characters is brought to life by the excellent performance of Jonathan Cecil, whose range of voices and characterisation both male and female is remarkable. It is a delight to be taken back to the carefree lives of the idle rich between the wars and be immersed in the exploits of the hapless Bertie Wooster and his running battles with his formidable aunts.

Trouble at Totleigh Towers...

Any additional comments?

When told that Stiffy Byng requires his presence at Totleigh Towers to perform a little task for her, Bertie issues a strong nolle prosequi. This young menace to society, Stiffy, while undoubtedly easy on the eye, is well known for landing her friends in hot water up to their chins. Plus Totleigh Towers is the home of Sir Watkyn Bassett who, due to an unfortunate misunderstanding, is convinced that Bertie is a habitual thief. Only Jeeves' brilliance in the past has prevented Bertie from serving time at His Majesty's pleasure, and Bertie has no desire to risk another encounter with Sir Watkyn. But storm clouds are gathering. There is a rift in the lute of love between Madeline, daughter of Sir Watkyn, and Gussie Fink-Nottle, keeper of newts, over the issue of steak pies Gussie would like to eat them while Madeline is insisting on him sticking to a vegetarian diet. In the past, Madeline has made it clear that, should she find it necessary to return Gussie to store, Bertie will be expected to fill the vacancy for prospective bridegroom.

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Title: A Damsel in Distress

Author: P. G. Wodehouse

Narrator: Jonathan Cecil

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-25-05

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 102 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

When Maud Marsh flings herself into George Bevan's cab in Piccadilly, he starts believing in damsels in distress. George traces his mysterious travelling companion to Belpher Castle, home of Lord Marshmoreton, where things become severely muddled. Maud's aunt, Lady Caroline Byng, wants Maud to marry Reddie, her stepson. Maud, meanwhile, is known to be in love with an unknown American she met in Wales. So when George turns up speaking American, a nasty case of mistaken identity breaks out. In fact the scene is set for the perfect Wodehouse comedy of errors.

© Trustees of the Wodehouse Estate; (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Members Reviews:

Solid but probably for fans only

Written in 1919, A Damsel in Distress has all the elements of a classic Wodehouse farce: a titled aristocrat or two, an imperious butler, an American interloper and, of course, a charming heroine being prevented from marrying the hero by a bossy, interfering aunt who thinks about nothing but class and money.

However, this reads like an early version of the Blandings series: while all the typical characters and setups are there (including the somewhat vague lord of the manor obsessed with an unsuitable agricultural hobby: in the Blandings stories, he's obsessed with his prize pig; here he's obsessed with his roses), the distinctive Wodehouse wit isn't quite as sharp as it becomes later - there aren't a whole lot of laugh-out-loud moments.

Jonathan Cecil is a solid reader (not my personal favourite, but I think I'm in the minority there), and this is definitely worth a listen, but if you're new to Wodehouse, this probably isn't the audiobook to start with.

If you like his other books, you'll love this one

I've listen to quite a few of his books now and I think this is one of his best. Very funny and a great story.

Good Fun

Normally I wouldn't choose a book like this, but I wanted something different. This book turned out to be a delight. It was a light hearted comedy of errors. It was a fun listen.

One of the characters reminded me of Hugh Laurie's character on Black Adder. See if you can guess which one...

Good Light Relief

Yes, not quite as many 'laugh out loud' moments, but still enjoyable. Pleasant place to have your mind for a few hours of light-heartedness.

Charming!

This is one of my favorite Whodehouse and Jonathan Cecil is the best. You won't be disappointed.

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Title: Psmith in the City

Author: P. G. Wodehouse

Narrator: Frederick Davidson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-25-01

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

"You and I together, not forgetting Comrade Jackson, the pet of the Smart Set, will toil early and late till we boost up this Postage Department into a shining model of what a Postage Department should be. What that is at present, I do not exactly know."

Psmith and his friend Mike Jackson have been pressed into jobs in the city. Psmith intends to keep his knowledge of work limited to hearsay, and uses his wit and sangfroid to smooth over the world of business for Mike and himself.

Members Reviews:

Such a dilemma

It's such a dilemma. Jonathan Cecil does a far better job reading the PSmith books, but the Frederick Davidson recordings have much better sound quality. Davidson presents PSmith as if he is essentially a wordier Bertie Wooster. His tone is all snide-ness and knowing. But PSmith is a far more intelligent, and a far FROM hapless, creature. He is stylish, to be sure, and somewhat affected, but more-than-perfectly competent. Cecil nails the tone, and in his various readings, makes each of the two characters clear, and different. I'm going back to the Cecil.

echoes, echoes, echoes

I love Wodehouse stories. The narration left something to be desired. Many times the narrator sounded tired or bored. And, it was not fluid. There was a lot of repetitive reading. Maybe the editing is to blame. It was not as enjoyable to listen to as some of the other Wodehouse book.

Sound quality

Would you try another book from P.G. Wodehouse and/or Frederick Davidson?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Terrible sound quality. Hard to understand. Get the other audio performance with Jonathan Cecil.

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Title: Meet Mr Mulliner

Author: P. G. Wodehouse

Narrator: Jonathan Cecil

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-21-10

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

In the Anglers Rest, drinking hot scotch and lemon, sits one of Wodehouses greatest raconteurs. Mr Mulliner, his vivid imagination lubricated by Miss Postlethwaite the barmaid, has fabulous stories to tell of the extraordinary behaviour of his far-flung family...

One of them concerns Wilfred, who lights on the formula for Buck-U-Uppo, a tonic given to elephants to enable them to face tigers with the necessary nonchalance. Its explosive effects on a shy young curate and then the higher clergy is gravely revealed.

Members Reviews:

Not bad at all

Any additional comments?

Chapter 8 is the cradle of all American Action movies, in which they select the best of the best for the mission, normally a retired so and so, in this case the hero is Clarence Mulliner.

i strongly recommend reading this book, and i strongly recommend the narrator Jonathan Cecil

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Title: Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Militant Midwives

Author: Michael Bond

Narrator: Bill Wallis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-12-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

Having delivered a particularly stirring speech at his recently deceased colleague's funeral, Monsieur Pamplemousse is more than a little disturbed when the coffin explodes during the ceremony. Luckily, his faithful hound Pommes Frites gave out a warning cry just in time, so there were no casualties. But, who exactly is behind this explosion? And was the same person responsible for his late co-worker's demise?

This latest in their wild romps find the entertaining duo causing chaos at a prestigious hotel, where the dish of the day is red herrings. With delectable wit, sharp dialogue and a marvellous sense of timing, this is the latest in the adventures of Monsieur Pamplemousse and his beloved bloodhound.

Members Reviews:

very funny

You mean you have not read each and every Pamplemousse saga? You simply must! I imagine Michael Bond, the author of the wonderful Paddington Bear books, taking an "adult" break every once in awhile - the result being Pamplemouse. The books are adult without being crude, hysterically funny, brilliantly written, and just plain fun. Oh, and did I mention the dog? Every dog will aspire to be Pommes Frites, every culinary critic (or food lover!) will want MP's job, and every mystery lover will laugh.

Hilarious

The rules say one must type 20 words about the product. One word suffices for this: hilarious. We love the whole series. After the doom and gloom of the news sometimes, some just plain funny stores are welcome.

a joy of a book

If you haven't tried Monsieur Pamplemousse adventures, you need to! It has laugh-out-loud fun with the entire series great fun to read again and again.

Not up to snuff

Didn't get the fun and laughs - the least favorite of all of them. I kept wondering how the militant midwives were involved - and it was sort of an after-thought to include them.

Different but I like the Pamplemousse books.

Some humor, some detective work. Easy reading and the insights into food service is interesting. I have read several other Pamplemousse books and enjoy them without being in love with them.

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Title: Uncle Fred In The Springtime

Author: P. G. Wodehouse

Narrator: Martin Jarvis

Format: Abridged

Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-26-08

Publisher: CSA Word

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

His lordship requires an expert in human behaviour to prevent the egg-throwing Duke of Dunstable from stealing Emsworth's treasured pig, Empress of Blandings. The plot's eccentricities naturally include love and romance and, crucially, three imposters. Add to the cocktail some 'Mickey Finn's', a brace of financially embarrassed nephews and a private investigator, 'Mustard Pott'.

As the mixture boils there are shot guns in the night time - plus redoubtable Lady Constance, Emsworth's sister, who could halt a cavalry charge merely with her voice. A happy and appropriate ending is of course on the cards.

Members Reviews:

Had a great time with this

This was my first exposure to P.G. Wodehouse and therefore my first visit to Blandings Castle as well, and I enjoyed it enough that I'm looking for more. I thought the reading by Jarvis wonderful with all the voice characterizations he brings to it. At first, not being familiar with the people and doings at Blandings Castle, I thought the story was a bit slow developing, but it gained great momentum as it proceeds through all the funny complications of the story.

Wonderful performance of a classic Wodehouse

What other book might you compare Uncle Fred In The Springtime to, and why?

Nothing compares to Wodehouse. Other Wodehouse books maybe?

What about Martin Jarviss performance did you like?

Real commitment to the characters. Brilliant voices - like listening to a full cast performance.

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

Would happily have done so.

Any additional comments?

The last hour and a half of the download is something else (Murder by someone or other) - I didn't listen to it, and it was a real surprise when the book suddenly ended and a new story started. It's not mentioned in the cover blurb so seems to be some sort of mistake (?)

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Title: Eggs, Beans, and Crumpets

Author: P. G. Wodehouse

Narrator: Jonathan Cecil

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-12-16

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

These wonderfully funny short stories feature a cast of outrageous characters, all plotting to save themselves from wedlock, poverty, or ignominy - with various degrees of success. This recording includes the following stories: "All's Well with Bingo", "Bingo and the Peke Crisis", "The Editor Regrets", "Sonny Boy", "Anselm Gets His Chance", "Romance at Droitgate Spa", "A Bit of Luck for Mabel", "Buttercup Day", and "Ukridge and the Old Stepper".

Members Reviews:

A Universal Review for all the Wodehouse Books

Like all the other Wodehouse books I've bought for my son over the years, this is not only funny in a dry way, it's a beautifully made book with original illustrations and what I believe to be the original appearance of the book from decades ago.

Five Stars

Loved the series of short stories, many fun characters.

The Wodehouse touch

This collection of short stories is classic Wodehouse, cutting a witty swath through upper class Brits and their foibles. No more need be said.

Eggs, Beans and Crumpets

A very competent process, ordering, shipping and delivery, top class, as has always been the case with my purchases through the Amazon system. Congratulations to Amazone and its trustworthy network of suppliers, you render a great service to the consuming public.

An excellent collection of short stories from Wodehouse's prime

This collection contains four stories starring Bingo Little and his pals from the Drones Club, one Mulliner story, three Ukridge stories (not to be confused with Psmith, as I did in an earlier version of this review!), and one story not featuring a series character. If you are familiar with Wodehouse, you know the general tenor of the stories. If you don't know Wodehouse, these stories -- like most of his others -- are set in the early twentieth century and involve upper-class Englishmen getting themselves into and (barely) out of various comic fixes. These stores were originally written between 1925 and 1940 (the book itself was first published in 1940). This was the prime of Wodehouse's career and the stories are uniformly fresh and well-plotted and the writing is brilliant, with many laugh-out-loud lines.

Wodehouse's characters live in a Neverland that bears a passing resemblance to pre-1914 England. Wodehouse spent very little time in England after World War I and the manners, actions, and clothes of his characters were dated by the 1920s and 1930s, much less by the post-World War II period during which he continued to turn out novels and short stories. For instance, the members of the Drones Club continued to wear spats decades after they had fallen out of style. None of this much mattered to readers of these stories when they were first published and they are even less important now. Wodehouse rarely attempted to satirize actual events or recognizable persons (the Oswald Mosley character in the novel, "The Code of the Woosters," being a rare example). Instead, he was content to create a self-contained world that continues to entertain us many years later.

If you are unfamiliar with Wodehouse, this collection is not a bad place to start. If you like these stores, there are plenty more where they come from. If you don't like them, Wodehouse is probably not for you. Finally, these Overlook editions are very well done.

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Title: Go de Rass to Sleep (A Jamaican Translation)

Author: Adam Mansbach

Narrator: Shaggy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-15-14

Publisher: Buck 50 Productions

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

The bestselling Go the F*** to Sleep has been translated into over thirty languages worldwide. Now it is finally translated for Jamaican and other Caribbean parents of the world.

Go de Rass to Sleep is a bedtime book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes don't always send a toddler sailing blissfully off to dreamland. Profane, affectionate, and radically honest, California Book Award - winning author Adam Mansbach's verses perfectly capture the familiar - and unspoken - tribulations of putting your little angel down for the night. In the process, they open up a conversation about parenting, granting us permission to admit our frustrations and laugh at their absurdity.

Go de Rass to Sleep is beautiful, subversive, and pants-wettingly funny - a book for parents new, old, and expectant. You probably should not read it to your children.

Please note: This audiobook is in Jamaican Patois.

Members Reviews:

Perfect!

I thoroughly enjoyed this reading. It's every parent's experience at one time or another. A very funny listen.

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Title: Gage

Subtitle: The Barringer Brothers, Book 1

Author: Tess Oliver

Narrator: Jennifer Ann, Ian James

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-11-15

Publisher: Tess Oliver

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

After nearly losing his friend in a logging accident, Gage Barringer is convinced now more than ever that he needs to find a different job. But his side business of breaking colts at the small Montana ranch he inherited from his grandfather doesn't earn him enough money. He has his mind set on running The Raven's Nest, a popular bar and restaurant near his ranch. The original owner has died, and Gage is waiting for it to be put up for sale. But there is a five-foot-four, brown-eyed obstacle in his way, an obstacle with lips made for sin and a voice made for breaking hearts. And Summer Donovan is one road block Gage Barringer won't be able to find a way around.

Mature content intended for listeners 18+

Members Reviews:

Narrators are not suited for this book

OMG. I found the narrators to be painfully awful. This is not the first time I listened to the narrators. I think they read Ynyr. But YIKES this read is bad.

Loved this book

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

Loved the characters and the story. So looking forward to the next Barringer in the series. Drew me right in.

Narration is hard to take.

The story is engaging but its hard to lose yourself in a blonde sassy California girl with that accent. If that's not bad

enough try to imagine an alpha BA from Minneaota that sounds like he should be asking for tea. I guess it's an Australian accent, not really sure but doesn't work for this book.

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Title: The Transition

Author: Luke Kennard

Narrator: Joe Gaminara

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-08-17

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Genres: Fiction, Humor

Publisher's Summary:

An early 30s couple are forced to move in with an older couple in this dark and very funny thought experiment.

What do you do with a generation who've had everything but still can't grow up?

Perhaps this is you. Perhaps you still owe your student loan and make jokes about how you'll never pay it back, so it's easy to ignore. We know. Perhaps you spend more than you earn. Perhaps you still live with your parents. We know. Perhaps those ignored bills and reminders have become threats and court summonses. We know, and we can help.

Welcome to The Transition. While taking part in The Transition, you and your partner will spend six months living under the supervision of your mentors, two successful adults of a slightly older generation. Freed from your financial responsibilities, you will be coached through the key areas of the scheme - employment, nutrition, responsibility, relationship, finances and self-respect - until you are ready to be reintegrated into adult society.

At the end of your six months, who knows what discoveries you'll have made about yourself? The 'friends' you no longer need. The talents you'll have found time to nurture. The business you might have kick-started. Who knows where you'll be?

Critic Reviews:

"That a dark technological dystopia should emanate from the suburban home of a charming and progressive middle-aged couple who love kite boarding and balanced political discourse at breakfast now seems inevitable. Luke Kennard's brilliant first novel offers a fresh, funny and gripping vision of the near-future that rings frighteningly true." (Joe Dunthorne)

"Disquieting and witty but with such tenderness at its core that it's often heart-stopping. Gorgeous stuff. I devoured it." (Lisa McInerney, author of The Glorious Heresies)

"Extremely smart and extremely funny, Luke Kennard's first novel is a brilliant dismantling of our corporatized century. It also features one of the most endearingly hapless heroes since Lucky Jim. In a world where everything real has been outsourced if it can't be demolished, a book like The Transition is not just a ray of light - it's utterly vital." (Paul Murray, author of Skippy Dies)

"Essential reading for generation rent. Funny, necessary and all too close to the bone." (Jenn Ashworth, author of The Friday Gospels)

Members Reviews:

Funny, Relevant and Brilliant

It's rare to find a book written with this much skill that also has important things to say about the state of the world. It reminded me of Helen Phillips' the Beautiful Bureaucrat and a little of the Portable Veblen, only it's by and about a dude. I loved the writing here and wish I could find another book to read just like it right now. Luke Kennard, write more books!

The Transition

I am still umming and erring about my opinion of this book. I thought the beginning was really good, it lost its way in the middle and the ending felt a bit rushed. I think 3.5 stars rounded up is a fair enough rating though as I think the book overall had potential, even though at times it didn't quite manage to realise it.

Karl is a bit of a chancer. He makes his "living" writing reviews for products he has never used and supplements this with ghost writing essays for students to pass off as their own work. He also juggles credit taking the phrase "robbing Peter to pay Paul" to a whole new level.