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Something Fresh
- Narrated by: Jonathan Cecil
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
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Summary
This is the first Blandings novel, in which P.G. Wodehouse introduces us to the delightfully dotty Lord Emsworth, his bone-headed younger son, the Hon. Freddie Threepwood, his log-suffering secretary, the Efficient Baxter, and Beach the Blandings butler.
As Wodehouse wrote, 'without at least one imposter on the premises, Blandings Castle is never itself'. In Something Fresh there are two, each with an eye on a valuable Egyptian amulet which Lord Emsworth has acquired without quite realizing how it came into his pocket. But of course things get a lot more complicated than this...
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"For Wodehouse there has been no fall of Man....The gardens of Blandings Castle are the original gardens of Eden from which we are all exiled." (Evelyn Waugh)
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- Seimon
- 25-06-09
Breathtaking
I am a huge fan of P G Wodehouse, and thought that I had devoured all of his books which were available in audio format. However, when I came across this one I realised that I had missed the jewel of the collection. Something Fresh is, in my opinion, Wodehouse's most enchanting book. The name really says it all; listen and be delighted!
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- Mrs. E. D'agostino
- 22-09-17
Loved it!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I've listened to quite a few of PG Wodehouse's books and enjoyed them all but there was something about this one, the story wasn't quite so fantastical or convoluted, that really made it stand out for me.
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- APPY
- 14-12-19
amusing wodehouse
excellent comical story full of eccentric characters and capturing the era.
The readers voice and style is absolutely right for the book.
I would have given it 5 stars other than for one minor irritation.It appears to have been slightly "americanised" as there are instances of flats being rented in dollars and things like people standing on sidewalks.l haven't read the original and I have nothing against American expressions but it doesn't seem to fit with how I assume the characters would have spoken.
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- Jake B.
- 16-07-20
Best Book I've Ever Read/Listened To
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- Tim and Mary
- 25-09-21
Is it possible that Wodehouse can be improved on?
Wodehouse's writings are one of the great pleasures in life. Is it possible they can be improved on? Yes, by getting Jonathan Cecil to you!
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- Helen
- 31-07-20
Ageless and hilarious
Brilliant, ageless and hilarious. The humour does not date at all and at times I was convulsed with laughter. Makes a long drive a pleasure.
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- Anne
- 01-04-12
Pity about the narrator
I love PG Wodehouse, but I found this very difficult to listen to due to the narrator's style. Often there seemed to be no breath between sentences, which made for an unnatural and uncomfortable listen. I won't be buying books narrated by Cecil again. Pity
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- Mrs. P.
- 27-01-17
Can't beat it for a bit of a lighthearted frivolous read!
If you love Bertie Worcester and Jeeves then you'll love this too! Just as silly and fun. 😂
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- Mikey
- 04-11-14
Pleasant listening
How did the narrator detract from the book?
This was the downside for me. Had it been a different narrator I would have been more likely to award this another two stars. If anyone had been sat opposite the barrator during this recording they would have received the weather and the news, if you take my meaning.
Any additional comments?
A pleasurable listen, an easy to follow blast from the "old English" past.
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- Brian B.
- 04-11-21
The first of the Blandings novels
Unfortunately I came upon the first of the Blandings novels after reading some of the later stories. However it did not spoil the enjoyment. Great characters and great narration.
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