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Despite marriage to a millionaire's daughter and success as a vice-president of Donaldson's, Inc., manufacturers of the world-famous Donaldson's Dog-Joy, Freddie Threepwood, Lord Emsworth's younger son, still goes in fear of his aunts when at Blandings Castle. Full Moon tells the story of how he faces them down while promoting the love of Bill Lister and Prudence Garland.
A charming Blandings comedy with a full Wodehouse complement of aunts, pigs, millionaires, colonels, imposters, and dotty earls.
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"Like all the Wodehouse novels which I have had the pleasure to read 'Full Moon' had me stitches throughout the narrative. As usual, Blandings is home to cruelly separated lovers, thus the lovable but brutish-looking Bill Lister worms his way into the castle under many guises. They include: a painter of pigs, a gardener with an Assyrian beard, and long-dead wildlife artist Edwin Landseer. Add a wealthy American bachelor who is convinced that a- the afore-mentioned Bill Lister is an alcohol-induced hallucination and b- his married friend is getting it on with the girl of his dreams in secluded flower patches of the garden and you've got a recipe for farcical success!"
— Diana (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Listening to this early twentieth-century English farce is like listening to a comic opera, such as Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte.
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“Wodehouse never goes out of style.”
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“You don’t analyze such sunlit perfection, you just bask in its warmth and splendor.”
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“Light as a feather, but fabulous.
— Ben Elton, praise for the works of P.G. Wodehouse
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Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award
Full Moon Listener Reviews
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Colder68, 10/27/2024
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" Amusing, but not one of Wodehouse's best. "
— Andrew, 2/12/2014 -
" A nice read, but not as good as other Wodehouse books I've read, particularly the ones set at Blandings. "
— Kanika, 2/8/2014 -
" Silly and clever at the same time. I loved the word-plays and the clever way he used quotes to humourous effect. I'm sure I didn't pick up on all of the quotes, but that didn't spoil the fun. "
— JackieB, 2/2/2014 -
" A Blandings Castle story. Full of those marvelous Emsworth misunderstandings and constantly intersecting, tangled plots. "
— Nancy, 1/14/2014 -
" Excellent Blandings story. Featured Galahad Threepwood and Hermione, a hitherto unseen Wodehouse Aunt. "
— Ian, 12/26/2013 -
" High-larious! This is the first Wodehouse I've enjoyed audibly and Jeremy Sinden is excellent. Loved his interpretation of Lord Emsworth and his languorous Veronica Wedge made me laugh. Generally, I've read Wodehouse, but now I want to listen to as many as possible! "
— Julie, 12/15/2013 -
" Expected something better from Mr. Wodehouse. "
— Rajendra, 12/7/2013 -
" Wodehouse was at his best, and most fluent, either side of WWII, and this 1947 Blandings novel is on of the very best. "
— John, 12/1/2013 -
" Sometimes you just need a little break from reality. PG Wodehouse gives me this as the master of mistaken identity and odd personalities. I can't even imagine what it would be like to live in the midst of characters such as these. "
— Rebecca, 11/19/2013 -
" When my brain needs a vacation, but my intellect can't bear a bodice-ripper, I come to good ol' Wodehouse. "
— Jomarybiv, 11/18/2013 -
" A typically Wodehousian romp, supremely well written and extremely funny. The acme of hilarity for me was when Blister was apprehended as a burglar by the centenarian pig man Edwin Pott. The final wrap-up was a little bit too quick and easy, but right up to that point it was non-stop ha-ha. "
— Ensiform, 11/8/2013 -
" Didn't care for this one particularly (maybe my own frame of mind) as it seemed too samey. More romantic entanglements and yet another problem with a diamond necklace. Not enough Lord Emsworth! And what is it with Wodehouse and "aunts"? "
— John, 6/20/2013 -
" This was hilarious! That is if you like witty British humour, which I happen to love. A very light, sparkly read. "
— Jessica, 5/8/2013 -
" A fun Blandings Castle Wodehouse that takes place after Pigs Have Wings (another fun one starring many of the same cast-members). It was silly, cheeky, had signature Wodehouse fantastically quick and funny dialogue. The perfect thing to distract me. "
— Laura, 4/8/2013 -
" Fun. Also read in September of 1982. "
— Douglas, 2/19/2013 -
" Wodehouse may keep using the same light formula in each of his books, but his writing is like a pleasant summer breeze, a warm nap by the fireside, a perfect slice of cheese on a hunk of fresh-baked bread. Even at his most monotonous, I can't be tired of him. "
— Summer, 12/21/2012 -
" A lovely book. Light, rewarding, and very funny. "
— Jon, 5/27/2012 -
" Madcap antics at Blandings castle. If you've read Wodehouse before, you know what to expect. This made me laugh at loud after a really crummy day. Plenty of starcrossed lovers and autocratic aunts, but a happy ending for all. "
— Cindy, 3/27/2012 -
" This book is one of the Blandings Castle Series, with comings and goings that are hilarious. Wonderful. "
— Christine, 11/21/2011 -
" The first P G Wodehouse I did not unconditionally love :( "
— Nanditha, 9/9/2011 -
" Usual stuff- just as good - Blandings ... the lovely veroncia wedge - uncle gally. nice 47 edition a gift from friends group with great illustrations. "
— Andrew, 6/9/2011 -
" "It's all good, solid Wodehouse, and you know what that is." Russell Maloney, <em>The New York Times Book Review</em>, JUne 1, 1947 "
— Melissa, 4/13/2011 -
" The first P G Wodehouse I did not unconditionally love :( "
— Nanditha, 3/19/2011 -
" Amusing, but not one of Wodehouse's best. "
— Andrew, 11/11/2010 -
" Madcap antics at Blandings castle. If you've read Wodehouse before, you know what to expect. This made me laugh at loud after a really crummy day. Plenty of starcrossed lovers and autocratic aunts, but a happy ending for all. "
— Cindy, 9/18/2010 -
" A lovely book. Light, rewarding, and very funny. "
— Jon, 9/4/2009 -
" A fun Blandings Castle Wodehouse that takes place after <em>Pigs Have Wings</em> (another fun one starring many of the same cast-members). It was silly, cheeky, had signature Wodehouse fantastically quick and funny dialogue. The perfect thing to distract me. "
— Laura, 6/10/2009 -
" Funny at times, but not enough to keep me interested. There is only so many times two people who "love" each other can misinterpret and completely confuse simple situations. About the 4th time, I was ready to rip my hair out. Instead, I just returned the book to the library. "
— Carolanne, 5/12/2009 -
" Wodehouse. Blandings. Even knowing that this is the book that PGW was writing when the Germans came calling at Le Touquet - and started all of the bother - cannot diminish my enthusiasm for this novel. If Prozac worked this well, Peter Kramer might not be famous. "
— Paul, 4/15/2009 -
" Fun. Also read in September of 1982. "
— Douglas, 2/19/2009 -
" Excellent Blandings story. Featured Galahad Threepwood and Hermione, a hitherto unseen Wodehouse Aunt. "
— Ian, 12/22/2008 -
" I am a huge fan of British humor -- or humour as the case may be and Wodehouse is excellent, classic stuff. "
— Mark, 9/15/2008 -
" A Blandings Castle story. Full of those marvelous Emsworth misunderstandings and constantly intersecting, tangled plots. "
— Nancy, 7/10/2008 -
" Another hilariious set of incidents at the Baldings Castle which could be turned into a great comedy movie, provided a good director can select the cast well. <br/> <br/>At times its too hilarious to be seated while reading this. "
— Nagesh, 6/12/2008
About P. G. Wodehouse
Jonathan Cecil (1939–2011) was a vastly experienced actor, appearing at Shakespeare’s Globe as well as in such West End productions as The Importance of Being Earnest, The Seagull, and The Bed before Yesterday. He toured in The Incomparable Max, Twelfth Night, and An Ideal Husband, while among his considerable television and film appearances were The Rector’s Wife, Just William, Murder Most Horrid, and As You Like It.
About Jeremy Sinden
Jeremy Sinden (1950–1996) was an English actor. He spent two seasons with the Royal Shakespeare Company and was a recipient of the Forsyth Award. On television he could be seen in Crossroads, Brideshead Revisited, Middlemarch, and The Famous Five, among others.