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P. G. Wodehouse

The Code of the Woosters

P. G. WodehouseFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1938

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P. G. Wodehouse

The Code of the Woosters

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1938
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1930s

Publication Year

1938

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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The Code of the Woosters features Bertie Wooster visiting Totleigh Towers to help his Aunt Dahlia steal a silver cow-shaped creamer and to resolve misunderstandings between his friend Gussie Fink-Nottle and Gussie's fiancée, Madeline. Bertie becomes entangled in a series of comedic mishaps involving misunderstandings, a compromising notebook, and threats from Sir Watkyn Bassett and his friend Roderick Spode until his valet Jeeves orchestrates a clever resolution.

Humorous

Playful

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.4

32,887 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

P. G. Wodehouse's The Code of the Woosters charms with its sharp wit, intricate plot, and beloved characters, particularly Bertie Wooster and Jeeves. Reviewers praise its humor and clever writing, though some find its pacing uneven. Overall, it's celebrated for its timeless, lighthearted fun and engaging storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Code of the Woosters?

Fans of humorous, light-hearted fiction rich in witty dialogue would enjoy The Code of the Woosters by P. G. Wodehouse. Comparable to the works of Oscar Wilde and Douglas Adams, this novel appeals to readers who appreciate intricate plots, eccentric characters, and a delightful satire of British high society. Ideal for admirers of Jeeves and Wooster stories and comedic classics.

4.4

32,887 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1930s

Publication Year

1938

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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