50 pages 1 hour read

P. G. Wodehouse

The Code of the Woosters

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1938

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

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.

Reviews & Readership

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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.

Recommended

Reading Age

14+years

Book Details

Genre

Humor

Historical Fiction

British Literature

Themes

Society: Class

Values/Ideas: Literature

Society: Politics & Government

Topics

Arts / Culture

Class

Food