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Bertie Wooster was indignant—and with reason. The neighbors had dared to make a fuss about the assiduous practicing of his beloved banjolele. But a further blow was to come. “If,” said Jeeves, “it is really your intention to continue playing that instrument, I have no option but to leave.” Haughtily rejecting this ultimatum, Bertie sought refuge in a cottage owned by his buddy, Lord Chuffington. But the peace and quiet were rudely shattered by the arrival of Pauline Stoker—to whom he was once unnervingly engaged—and her formidable father, who saw in Bertie a pestilential suitor barmy to the core.
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"Listened to the unabridged audiobook version of this, as read by Alexander Spencer. The book is great and Spencer is an amazing reader of Jeeves & Bertie. He also appears to have a reading of "Right Ho, Jeeves", but I'm already listening to Jonathan Cecil's reading of that book, which I'm enjoying."
— Zedder (5 out of 5 stars)
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“The glory of Jeeves passes all overstatement. This incomparable valet reaches his apotheosis in Thank You, Jeeves.”
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“Generally regarded as among the best of Wodehouse’s Jeeves/Bertie Wooster novels, Thank You, Jeeves and Jeeves in the Morning are timeless farces that should delight listeners as long as literacy survives. Their plots are similar, but that scarcely matters, as the pleasure in listening to them derives mostly from the author’s sparkling dialog and unmatched knack for inventive imagery. In each story, Bertie takes a country cottage (which gets burned down by a miscreant), tries to help a pal win the hand of the woman he craves to marry, is unwillingly sucked into becoming engaged himself, and calls on Jeeves to dish up a happy ending. Thank You, Jeeves is the more fun of the two titles because it offers the unusual twist of Jeeves leaving Bertie’s service; however, it will irritate some listeners with its occasional (and for Wodehouse unusual) use of outdated racial terminology. If the numbers of audio editions of Wodehouse are any indication of his popularity with library patrons, then his books must be among the most popular audio titles that circulate. That popularity is no doubt aided by the almost uniformly fine narrations of his books by Jonathan Cecil, who ranks among the best of the best. Highly recommended.”
— Library Journal (audio review) -
“Jonathan Cecil gives a sparkling performance of this classic piece of Wodehouse humor. Cecil’s Jeeves speaks with the great dignity and classic accent one expects of the ideal valet. In contrast, Cecil performs Bertie with all the winsome frivolity due to the fictional aristocrat. Cecil maintains perfect distinction of these characters even during extended dialogues and adds characters with American accents when the attractive Pauline and her protective father appear on the scene. Wodehouse’s confection of muddled engagements and provoked musicians is perfectly narrated.”
— AudioFile -
“Wodehouse’s confection of muddled engagements and provoked musicians is perfectly narrated.”
— AudioFile
Thank You, Jeeves Listener Reviews
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Colder68, 8/13/2024
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" This was my first Jeeves read and it was delightful. "
— Jody, 2/19/2014 -
" It's unfortunate that so much of the plot (and a little bit of the humor) relies on the use of blackface. And that's all there really is to say -- it's Wodehouse. It's a Wooster and Jeeves story. There are some fantastic lines. The blackface stuff interferes with the reading experience. "
— Wm, 2/18/2014 -
" How can you resist the quick whit and humor of Wooster & Jeeves? "
— Heather, 2/18/2014 -
" While not as ridiculously delightful as some, this is still excellent Wodehouse and not to be missed by lovers of the effervescently daffy. "
— Brigid, 2/15/2014 -
" Thank you Wodehouse for bringing so much laughter into my life. "
— Michael, 2/11/2014 -
" Jeeves saves the day again with this hilarious installment in the adventures of Bertie Wooster. The Bertie-Jeeves interactions are very cleverly and hilariously written. A very enjoyable read. "
— Roshni, 2/9/2014 -
" Absolutely brilliant British humor. I have over 20 of the 70+ books authored by P. G. Wodehouse. "
— Candie, 2/5/2014 -
" Bertie & Jeeves break up over the banjolele, and Bertie employs Brinkley, who may be the Worst Valet Ever. B. gets a little philosophical: "Ironical, that, when you come to think of it. I mean, do you realise that I'm giving this chap a salary all this time? In other words, he's actually being paid to chivy me about with carving knives. If that's not Life, what is?" "
— Melissa, 2/4/2014 -
" I'm currently obsessed with Wodehouse -- I started because Mr. Biswas (in Naipaul's book) is highly entertained by this English author. "
— Summi, 1/30/2014 -
" Fun read! Interesting to see the interactions between Wooster and Jeeves. If only we all had our own Jeeves! "
— Monika, 1/24/2014 -
" Hilarious! Jeeves and Wooster = Fry and Laurie = much enjoyment "
— Christine, 1/24/2014 -
" I always love Wodehouse, and this book largely made excellent vacation reading -- I just really wish that blackface hadn't played such a prominent role in the plot. Sometimes older literature can just make you cringe. "
— Matt, 1/17/2014 -
" Wodehouse is a genius. If I ever feel a bit less than cheerful, I just read his work and it lifts me up, in a soft, foamy way. LOVE it! "
— Patricia, 1/15/2014 -
" Hilarious as usual, Mr. Wodehouse "
— Sean, 1/14/2014 -
" I like books that make me laugh out loud. "
— Janette, 1/13/2014 -
" Fun read! Interesting to see the interactions between Wooster and Jeeves. If only we all had our own Jeeves! "
— Monika, 1/13/2014 -
" I absolutely love these stories! I guess it helps to be an anglophile, but OMG they are funny! "
— Leslie, 1/11/2014 -
" I am amazed that this book was written so long ago. I find the slang and humor a lot of fun. "
— Reida, 1/11/2014 -
" Pretty much a perfect Wodehouse, though be prepared for a problematic, not so PC anymore element of the (hilarious) story. "
— J, 1/10/2014 -
" Delightful as always. There is a significantly larger presence of the "racism" of the time in this book, however. Those sensitive to the N-word, be warned; the attitudes of the '30s are alive and well in this volume. "
— Cassa, 1/10/2014 -
" I listened to the audio book for this - was a bit unsure as I thought I might miss the performances of Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry, but the reader (Jonathan Cecil) was wonderful and the story is, as one would expect, funny and well done. "
— DC, 1/8/2014 -
" I think this is the funniest Jeeves book! "
— Zaara, 1/6/2014 -
" Although well written I'm just not on the same wavelength and don't find these books very funny. "
— Rolanda, 12/29/2013 -
" When reading PGW, you just can't beat Jeeves and Wooster. 'Nuff said. "
— Tom, 12/29/2013 -
" According to the intro to the book, this is the first full-length novel by Wodehouse. He started off so well that it's hard to see how he could top it, which of course he did. The hours I spend with Bertie and Jeeves are pure pleasure every time. "
— Bea, 12/22/2013 -
" The first full-length Jeeves and Wooster novel, and it is quite a corker what ho pip pip. Carrying the farce through afull book rather than a short story is a good show. "
— Odhran, 12/12/2013 -
" Delightful, generally well-written. On the other hand, predictable, flat, and mostly devoid of meaning. There's a lot to say regarding the complexity of the relationship between Jeeves and Wooster, but otherwise it's relatively empty. Still fun, though. "
— Benjamin, 12/8/2013 -
" The casual racism is pretty offensive (e.g. a couple of the characters spend the last third of the book in black-face). It really sucks because Wodehouse doesn't need that kind of "humor" to pull off Bertie Wooster's hijinks (as proven with the other novels). "
— Ellee, 12/4/2013 -
" Mildly amusing, but really drags at times. "
— Jill, 11/22/2013 -
" I read some Wodehouse books in college, but only remembered that I liked them. I decided to delve, once again, into the comical relationship of Jeeves and Wooster. I was not disappointed. "
— Gloria, 11/9/2013 -
" Bertram is addicted to playing the banjolele and his cottage burns down - something that happens to him quite a lot. A hoot, though not as much fun as Code of the Woosters and Joy in the Morning. "
— Lamplight, 11/5/2013 -
" I read some Wodehouse books in college, but only remembered that I liked them. I decided to delve, once again, into the comical relationship of Jeeves and Wooster. I was not disappointed. "
— Gloria, 10/10/2013 -
" Glad did not put down the book after reading its first two pages.... "
— Archana, 10/2/2013 -
" Jeeves saves the day again with this hilarious installment in the adventures of Bertie Wooster. The Bertie-Jeeves interactions are very cleverly and hilariously written. A very enjoyable read. "
— Roshni, 9/29/2013 -
" really difficult to get past the use of the n-word and blackface-as-plot-device. rating is post-get past it attempt. "
— Virginia, 9/27/2013 -
" I am amazed that this book was written so long ago. I find the slang and humor a lot of fun. "
— Reida, 9/23/2013 -
" Wonderful of course! I think, though that I like the short stories of Jeeves' exploits more than this full-length feature. I'm sad that I've gone through all the Wodehouse audiobooks in our library system!!! "
— Angela, 7/22/2013 -
" Absolutely brilliant British humor. I have over 20 of the 70+ books authored by P. G. Wodehouse. "
— Candie, 5/14/2013 -
" There is a section in this book when Bertie is chased by his valet with a butcher knife. I don't know how he did it, but P.G. Wodehouse makes that chapter one of the funniest things I have ever read. Every time I read that part I laugh out loud. He is a genius! "
— Heidi, 3/31/2013 -
" This is the first full length novel I had read about Wooster and Jeeves. The longer developed plot-line makes the characters more real and hilarious. Jeeves says some racialist statements about black cooks on a yacht which would have been normal to read in the 1920s. "
— Ob-jonny, 3/13/2013 -
" There really isn't anything else like a Jeeves book to make me happy! As usual Wooster and Jeeves are smack in the middle of comedic misunderstandings with Bertie bungling things and Jeeves smoothly fixing things. Love the humor!! "
— Stacy, 1/31/2013 -
" Audiobook. Narrated by Jonathan Cecil, and very impressive. One of the better Bertie/Jeeves books, and a lot of fun. (Clearly dated, with the minstrel references, though.) "
— Kevin, 12/31/2012 -
" Glad did not put down the book after reading its first two pages.... "
— Archana, 12/1/2012 -
" soothing wonder for my poor brain. thank you plum. "
— Teecee, 11/22/2012 -
" soothing wonder for my poor brain. thank you plum. "
— Teecee, 10/26/2012 -
" I listened to the audio book for this - was a bit unsure as I thought I might miss the performances of Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry, but the reader (Jonathan Cecil) was wonderful and the story is, as one would expect, funny and well done. "
— DC, 9/25/2012 -
" One of the best Jeeves and Worcester. Full of plot twists and slapstick. A great first read for Wodehouse newbies. Proof that you can be funny without being vulgar or mean. "
— Rickeclectic, 8/1/2012 -
" A great read..... Would have read it in one sitting had I not had duties awaiting me!! "
— Josette, 6/23/2012 -
" I listened to this book. It was done as a stage play. Very well done and very entertaining. "
— Desi, 4/24/2012 -
" When reading PGW, you just can't beat Jeeves and Wooster. 'Nuff said. "
— Tom, 3/17/2012 -
" Not at the very top of the Wodehouse canon, but a good read nonetheless. "
— Mark, 3/7/2012 -
" A fun book to listen to and my first Wodehouse novel. "
— Eliza, 1/4/2012 -
" Very entertaining. A true farce. Kind of like reading one of those old mad capped movies that Katherine Hepburn used to star in. I think I'll try some more of his. "
— Teddy, 12/5/2011 -
" Another wonderful tale by the master. It was a special treat to tag-team read it with my daughter! "
— Stuart, 11/30/2011 -
" I like books that make me laugh out loud. "
— Janette, 11/6/2011 -
" One of the best by Wodehouse! "
— Manikanta, 9/5/2011 -
" Such an amusing world Wodehouse has penned. I wish it were real but not fiction & I were a part of it. I will surely be visiting the book store for more Wodehouse experience. "
— Rachan, 8/4/2011 -
" I've been listening to P.G. Wodehouse as Books on Tape via Audible.com for a while now, but I like to read the books too. Hilarious, and one of the funnest use of language in humor writing I've come across. "
— Neil, 7/21/2011 -
" A fun book to listen to and my first Wodehouse novel. "
— Eliza, 7/10/2011 -
" Excellent as always. Unfortunately some dated, now-racist language, so historical context might be important for younger readers. "
— Ketsugami, 6/28/2011 -
" I love all the Jeeves books! "
— Lesley, 6/7/2011 -
" This was a thoroughly enjoyable book. This past week has been a very difficult one emotionally. This book was the perfect thing to read each night before I went to bed. It is well-written, light hearted, and very funny. "
— Cathy, 5/22/2011 -
" not as funny as some. not PC in today's world. "
— Ruth, 5/3/2011 -
" not as funny as some. not PC in today's world. "
— Ruth, 5/3/2011 -
" not as funny as some. not PC in today's world. "
— Ruth, 5/3/2011 -
" could not finish, too much comedy of embarrassment "
— Helen, 3/31/2011 -
" could not finish, too much comedy of embarrassment "
— Helen, 3/31/2011 -
" could not finish, too much comedy of embarrassment "
— Helen, 3/31/2011 -
" Audio<br/><br/>This is high-quality farce! Ridiculous situations and hilarious characters combine to make a great story. "
— Mark, 3/28/2011 -
" Audio<br/><br/>This is high-quality farce! Ridiculous situations and hilarious characters combine to make a great story. "
— Mark, 3/28/2011 -
" Audio<br/><br/>This is high-quality farce! Ridiculous situations and hilarious characters combine to make a great story. "
— Mark, 3/28/2011 -
" Bertram is addicted to playing the banjolele and his cottage burns down - something that happens to him quite a lot. A hoot, though not as much fun as Code of the Woosters and Joy in the Morning. "
— Lamplight, 3/27/2011 -
" Bertram is addicted to playing the banjolele and his cottage burns down - something that happens to him quite a lot. A hoot, though not as much fun as Code of the Woosters and Joy in the Morning. "
— Lamplight, 3/27/2011 -
" Bertram is addicted to playing the banjolele and his cottage burns down - something that happens to him quite a lot. A hoot, though not as much fun as Code of the Woosters and Joy in the Morning. "
— Lamplight, 3/27/2011 -
" I always love Wodehouse, and this book largely made excellent vacation reading -- I just really wish that blackface hadn't played such a prominent role in the plot. Sometimes older literature can just make you cringe. "
— Matt, 3/26/2011 -
" I always love Wodehouse, and this book largely made excellent vacation reading -- I just really wish that blackface hadn't played such a prominent role in the plot. Sometimes older literature can just make you cringe. "
— Matt, 3/26/2011 -
" I always love Wodehouse, and this book largely made excellent vacation reading -- I just really wish that blackface hadn't played such a prominent role in the plot. Sometimes older literature can just make you cringe. "
— Matt, 3/26/2011 -
" A bit slow to start, as well as hard to relate with, but the wackiness and antics of the main character, foiled by his classic butler (in the vein of Arthur without most of the drinking and crude retorts) make this a chuckling good time. You read that right, I chuckled. "
— Lee, 3/21/2011 -
" A bit slow to start, as well as hard to relate with, but the wackiness and antics of the main character, foiled by his classic butler (in the vein of Arthur without most of the drinking and crude retorts) make this a chuckling good time. You read that right, I chuckled. "
— Lee, 3/21/2011 -
" A bit slow to start, as well as hard to relate with, but the wackiness and antics of the main character, foiled by his classic butler (in the vein of Arthur without most of the drinking and crude retorts) make this a chuckling good time. You read that right, I chuckled. "
— Lee, 3/21/2011 -
" Wonderful stuff from Wodehouse. Entirely non-instructive, un-edifying, but great fun and play on language. Perfect dessert for the mind. "
— Qi, 3/15/2011 -
" Wonderful stuff from Wodehouse. Entirely non-instructive, un-edifying, but great fun and play on language. Perfect dessert for the mind. "
— Qi, 3/15/2011 -
" Wonderful stuff from Wodehouse. Entirely non-instructive, un-edifying, but great fun and play on language. Perfect dessert for the mind. "
— Qi, 3/15/2011 -
" Mildly amusing, but really drags at times. "
— Jill, 3/8/2011 -
" Mildly amusing, but really drags at times. "
— Jill, 3/8/2011 -
" Mildly amusing, but really drags at times. "
— Jill, 3/8/2011 -
" I am amazed that this book was written so long ago. I find the slang and humor a lot of fun. "
— Reida, 2/18/2011 -
" I am amazed that this book was written so long ago. I find the slang and humor a lot of fun. "
— Reida, 2/18/2011 -
" I am amazed that this book was written so long ago. I find the slang and humor a lot of fun. "
— Reida, 2/18/2011 -
" First book written in English that I've read on my own will and completed. And I were very proud of myself back then. :D<br/>My favourite "Jeeves and Wooster" book so far. "
— Oxana, 1/5/2011 -
" First book written in English that I've read on my own will and completed. And I were very proud of myself back then. :D<br/>My favourite "Jeeves and Wooster" book so far. "
— Oxana, 1/5/2011 -
" First book written in English that I've read on my own will and completed. And I were very proud of myself back then. :D<br/>My favourite "Jeeves and Wooster" book so far. "
— Oxana, 1/5/2011 -
" Oh my, that was amusing. "
— Sarah, 1/4/2011 -
" Oh my, that was amusing. "
— Sarah, 1/4/2011
About P. G. Wodehouse
Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse (1881–1975) was an English humorist who wrote novels, short stories, plays, poems, song lyrics, and numerous pieces of journalism. He was highly popular throughout a career that lasted more than seventy years, and his many writings continue to be widely read. He is best known for his novels and short stories of Bertie Wooster and his manservant Jeeves and for his settings of English upper-class society of the pre– and post–World War I era. He lived in several countries before settling in the United States after World War II. During the 1920s, he collaborated with Broadway legends like Cole Porter and George Gershwin on musicals and, in the 1930s, expanded his repertoire by writing for motion pictures. He was honored with a knighthood in 1975.
About Jonathan Cecil
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.