Wigs on the Green Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Light-hearted and period, the stringent political and social commentary is almost hard to see at times. But Nancy's gift is to slice through the pomp acutely and deliver caustic commentary with a smile and a wink. "

" This isn't one of Mitford's best, but it's still amusing. The main character is based on Mitford's sister Unity, who became enthralled with fascism and moved to Germany in the 1930s. Part satire of British fascism, part satire of British country families (there's a fantastic section on an insane asylum for British peers which has its own House of Lords), the novel doesn't quite jell in some ways. And though it's odd today to think of someone writing a humorous novel about fascism, part of Mitford's point is that if the characters had something sensible to do they wouldn't get interested in these movements out of a desire to belong somewhere and have an adventure. "

" This first novel by Mitford does not get the high marks I gave The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate. Where TPOL and LIACC were subtle and nuanced in its humor, Wigs on the Green was like a hammer on the head .... no subtlety at all, very heavy-handed with its messages. While there were funny bits, it really wasn't WITTY, which is what I so admired about TPOL and LIACC. "

" so... fascists - not actually funny. who could have guessed? (everybody.) "

" The most interesting thing about this book is how this satire of British fascism is an analogue to political discourse today. Eugenia's speeches about nationalism, disregard for the poor and ethnocentrism were eerily similar you things you hear today. "

" Very funny references and an amusing story line. "

" I didn't enjoy this as much as Love in a Cold Climate - the characters are not as interesting and overall it's not as funny. "

" If you want a romp, if you enjoy watching the 1930s Brit being silly (but oh so seriously) Nancy Mitford is your guide. The book is a spoof of Pro fascist Britons before Hitler became real to people. I did, indeed, laugh out loud. "

" Primer on what satire is and should be. Loved it! "

" All in all, this was a lightly entertaining story in which 2 friends of the monied class in early 1930s Britain (Noel Foster and Jasper Aspect, a glib character and shameless sponger) conspired to marry 2 wealthy heiresses while taking a break from London one summer. "

" Thoroughly enjoyable despite some flawed and slightly implausible plot juggling to pull it together. Light farce with a dark undertone. "

" Hmmm...I like Nancy's books but, like a number of other reviewers, I felt this one didn't work as well as others. I think I just prefer the fluffiness of romance!!! "

" Humor so dry you might want to keep water handy. "

" Wickedly funny. I don't get all the English jabs but still good reading. "

" Delicious satire =) "

" Very interesting to read the satirical commentary on Hitler, before anyone knew what a monster he was Nancy got it right, without meaning to! The story itself was a bit of a slog to get through. "

" After having thoroughly enjoyed 4 of Mitford's novels, I abandoned this one at page 40 .... her signature banter and wit just didn't work for me with two of the main characters, two bachelors intent of securing a marriage of convenience. Perhaps I'll come back to it again ..... "

" A lesser Mitford is still pretty darn good stuff. "

" I usually love a bit of Nancy Mitford but I found it very difficult to get into this particular novella. Of course it was very witty and amusing but it didn't utterly captivate me the way that I am accustomed. "

" Definitely not one of Mitford's best, and wow - written before the First World War, it's pro-Nazi characters are something else. Definitely one for die-hard Mitford fans, still gloriously witty despite its flaws and obvious jibes at her brother-in-law. What a way to air your dirty laundry! "

" Very good - Nancy Mitford at her best. "

" An early Mitford book; slight, but funny and charming as it satirizes upper-class existence in pre-WWII England. "

" A lesser Mitford is still pretty darn good stuff. "

" Very very slight and bad Mitford -- not even very biting about Fascism -- much more a failed Wooster and Jeeves type romantic comedy. not a very funny one at that! "

" Humor so dry you might want to keep water handy. "

" Primer on what satire is and should be. Loved it! "