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A chance meeting on a train brought together Lord Ickenham and Bill Oakshott—although being told that the love of his life, Hermione, was engaged to none other than Pongo, Lord Ickenham’s nephew, did make Bill feel like he’d been struck behind the ear. But Pongo has troubles of his own to deal with when he accidently breaks one of Hermione’s father’s prized statues—and winds up replacing it with a smuggling vessel full of jewels.
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"Possibly one of my favorite Wodehouse titles (and that's really saying something!). Lord Ickenham's intention of spreading sweetness and light is apt, as this book cannot fail to delight fans of the Master's work. I've read this title at least 4 times (and dipped into it countless more), and each reading is identically entertaining."
— William (5 out of 5 stars)
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“P. G. Wodehouse is still the funniest writer ever to have put words on paper.”
— Hugh Laurie -
“The gold standard of English wit…There is not, and never will be, anything to touch him.”
— Christopher Hitchens -
“Wodehouse’s idyllic world can never stale. He will continue to release future generations from captivity that may be more irksome than our own. He has made a world for us to live in and delight in.”
— Evelyn Waugh, author of Brideshead Revisited -
“The cherry on top of what is already a cake without compare.”
— Evening Standard (London) -
“Happily, Uncle Dynamite is another winner…What sets this book apart is its outstanding dialog, which gives reader Jonathan Cecil broad scope to spread his wonderful gift for voices. A real treat for those who appreciate exquisite language; highly recommended.”
— Library Journal
Uncle Dynamite Listener Reviews
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" I laughed until I cried at some of this! It was great fun. "
— Jlnpeacock, 2/15/2014 -
" Another delightful Wodehouse comedy. Uncle Fred is a hoot, though so far I still prefer Psmith, Jeeves, and the Blandings crew. "
— Matt, 1/11/2014 -
" Not Wooster and Jeeves or Blandings Castle but still good. "
— Victoria, 1/11/2014 -
" My favorite P.G. Wodehouse novel. "
— Amy, 12/27/2013 -
" The movie poster would probably have some reviewer blurb-ing that the story was "dynamite" but then you would remember that it is about uptight british people in awkward social situations. "
— Mister, 12/18/2013 -
" One of the best of Wodehouse, but still can't top "Something Fishy." "
— Lindsey, 12/15/2013 -
" Laughed head off. Good stuff. "
— Suzannah, 12/3/2013 -
" No one like him. Also read in December of 1999. And also read in July of 1996. "
— Douglas, 11/27/2013 -
" Another outing starring Uncle Fred written by the master of mirth; what more is there to say? "
— Steve, 11/25/2013 -
" Lord Ickenham is at it again, spreading sweetness and light. I love how the incident at the dog races mentioned in "Uncle Fred in the Springtime" comes back to haunt them in this one. "
— Christina, 11/20/2013 -
" Uncle Fred is one of my favorites. This book had a policeman in it. Five stars! "
— Gallagher, 11/18/2013 -
" Ok - I realize Wodehouse reuses the same themes again and again in his work. The thing is - his use of language is clever and hilarious. It just doesn't get old. "
— Todd, 11/17/2013 -
" wodehouse is a genius. "
— Chels, 9/2/2013 -
" I love Uncle Fred! I only knew him from the short story with the parrot incident, and when I saw a whole novel with him, I was very excited. Good old Pelham Grenville has done it again. Hurrah! "
— Brynna, 8/28/2013 -
" Brilliant stuff. "
— Alasdair, 8/22/2013 -
" Entertaining Ickenam/Pongo story. Plot lines get a bit complicated at times but still great fun. "
— Ian, 8/16/2013 -
" My fifth Wodehouse, and my favorite. A perfect nugget for anyone who appreciates the linguistic humor of the Brits. The characters are perfect comic foils of each other and the dialogue is as sharp as can be. Uncle Fred is a gem. Even minor players are amusing. "
— Cara, 8/12/2013 -
" The scenes with Uncle Fred are nicely spaced throughout this one, allowing you to appreciate his ability to talk his way into -- and out of -- any situation, without leading you to get sick of his grandiloquence. "
— Zedder, 8/11/2013 -
" Just a great British comic novel. It would make a wonderful movie. Reminded me a lot of The Importance of Being Earnest. "
— Casandria, 5/11/2013 -
" read by Jonathan cecil "
— Pithee, 3/30/2013 -
" Good old Uncle Fred. He's an interesting contrast to Jeeves. Where Jeeves uses deduction and reasoning to get Bertie out of jams, Uncle Fred weaves tapestry upon tapestry of lies. I'm amazed how much mileage (and how many laughs) Wodehouse manages to wring out of the same basic plot time after time. "
— Dan, 3/5/2013 -
" Bit samey to the last one but plenty of snappy dialogue and ridiculous situations. Once again there seems to be the suggestion that avoiding custom duties is an OK sort of crime. Did Wodehouse have a thing about Customs and Excise? "
— John, 2/10/2013 -
" If I am not very careful, Lord Ickenham may supplant Bertie Wooster in my affections! "
— Janice, 2/3/2013 -
" I was initially skeptical about this non-Jeevesian Wodehouse, but it quickly delivered hearty belly laughs. Love Jonathan Cecil's reading. "
— Jenn, 3/10/2011 -
" My favorite P.G. Wodehouse novel. "
— Amy, 1/13/2011 -
" My fifth Wodehouse, and my favorite. A perfect nugget for anyone who appreciates the linguistic humor of the Brits. The characters are perfect comic foils of each other and the dialogue is as sharp as can be. Uncle Fred is a gem. Even minor players are amusing. "
— Cara, 7/20/2010 -
" Another delightful Wodehouse comedy. Uncle Fred is a hoot, though so far I still prefer Psmith, Jeeves, and the Blandings crew. "
— Matt, 5/31/2010 -
" Great leisure read. P.G.Wodehouse,as always,at his best. "
— Fazil, 5/22/2010 -
" Ok - I realize Wodehouse reuses the same themes again and again in his work. The thing is - his use of language is clever and hilarious. It just doesn't get old. "
— Todd, 4/11/2010 -
" If I am not very careful, Lord Ickenham may supplant Bertie Wooster in my affections! "
— Janice, 1/8/2010 -
" Lord Ickenham is at it again, spreading sweetness and light. I love how the incident at the dog races mentioned in "Uncle Fred in the Springtime" comes back to haunt them in this one. "
— Christina, 10/21/2009 -
" One of the best of Wodehouse, but still can't top "Something Fishy." "
— Lindsey, 7/1/2009 -
" This is the best book of P. G. Wodehouse. That's serious glory. "
— Stradonis, 3/28/2009 -
" I laughed until I cried at some of this! It was great fun. "
— Jlnpeacock, 3/13/2009 -
" No one like him. Also read in December of 1999. And also read in July of 1996. "
— Douglas, 1/12/2009
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 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.