P.G. Wodehouse
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| Title | : | Galahad at Blandings (Blandings Castle #10) |
| Author | : | P.G. Wodehouse |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 224 pages |
| Published | : | October 1st 2000 by Penguin Books (first published January 1st 1964) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Humor. Classics. Comedy. European Literature. British Literature |
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I have a theory that early in 1881 God looked down upon the earth and had mercy. He saw the 20th century nearing its dawn and knew, of course, what calamities and cruelties awaited mankind: world wars, genocide, tyrannies unbound. He knew we were to be a people desperately in need of laughter. And so, that October, God gave us P.G. Wodehouse. What a gift!He just makes me happy, this Wodehouse fellow. To return again to Blandings is to take a deep breath of something wholly comforting, yet also to plunge headfirst into something deliciously bracing. These books are similar enough not to withstand much in the way of binge-reading; however, spaced delicately apart, they become oases of reassuringly madcap hilarity, aye, and certain they are to heal the weary soul and lift a troubled heart.
Galahad Threepwood, denizen of Blandings Castle, younger son, wastrel, and rogue is the driving force behind most of the plot in this one. He juggles the many trials and deceptions of the many young couples under his spell with elegance and ease, and it is no spoiler to say that everything comes out just right in the end.
For any fan of Wodehouse, it is a no-brainer to say that this is one of his reliable diversions and an excellent choice to while away a few hours. For those who do not yet know the magic of the 20th century's greatest comic writer, pick up this volume or any of the other ninety-odd and you cannot go wrong. Just get on with it already. The 21st century has its own woes to drown in Wodehouse.
Mention Books Supposing Galahad at Blandings (Blandings Castle #10)
| Original Title: | The Brinkmanship of Galahad Threepwood |
| ISBN: | 0140284648 (ISBN13: 9780140284645) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Blandings Castle #10 |
| Characters: | Clarence Threepwood, Sebastian Beach, Constance Keeble, Alexander Charles Prosser, Galahad Threepwood, Daphne Littlewood Winkworth, Empress of Blandings, George Cyril Wellbeloved, Evans, Hermione Wedge, Veronica Wedge, Egbert Wedge, Prudence Garland, Tipton Plimsoll, Dora Garland, William Galahad Lister, Thomas, Wilfred Allsop, Monica Simmons, Office Garroway, John Robinson, Percy Bulstrode, Huxley Winkworth, Alexandra Callender, Samuel Galahad Bagshott, Alfred Voules, Marlene Wellbeloved, Augustus Whipple, Stokes, Morgan, Puffy Benger, Freddie Potts, Eustace Potts, Buffy Struggles |
Rating Appertaining To Books Galahad at Blandings (Blandings Castle #10)
Ratings: 4.25 From 2232 Users | 124 ReviewsColumn Appertaining To Books Galahad at Blandings (Blandings Castle #10)
Another delightful farce by Wodehouse, and my first at Blandings Castle. We have a fabulous cast of colourful family members, a soused sow, mixed up identities, love, coppers and more. I have to say that while Right Ho, Jeeves has been my favourite Wodehouse (due in large part to the brilliant audio recording), over all I like Blandings a great deal, that and The Luck of the Bodkins are my two second favourite of his books that I've read so far. I guess Wooster got boring for me after one or twoThe ending is predictable to anyone who has read other Wodehouse novels, but there are amusing twists along the route to getting there. The real attraction, in my opinion, is the colorful turns of phrase which fill Wodehouse's writing. I was disappointed that the brat child did not get a larger role, since I imagine Wodehouse could keep him endlessly entertaining.
I'm amazed that there exists a novel about Galahad that I haven't read, considering that he's one of my personals favorites of Wodehouse's creations. "Gally's eyebrows rose, but such was his personal magnetism that the monocle remained in place." Quite. I had not yet made the acquaintance of Lady Hermoine Wedge either, so that was quite the treat. "She was short and stumpy and looked like a cook - in her softer moods a cook well satisfied with her latest soufflé; when stirred to anger a cook
Very pleasant romp at Blandings.
This novel was suddenly shorter than others in this series. Not sure if that will continue, but I hope not (we're at #10 of 12; I've not read 9, 11, 12). Interestingly, and likely relatedly, Wodehouse leaves a few strands of the narrative untied (his plots are usually very, VERY well tied at the end of a novel). Not sure if he was setting himself up for another novel, or just getting lazy! What we do have is fine, although I do sense the same loss of momentum that I sensed in the latter Jeeves
It's incredible that this is as late in Wodehouse's output as it is - unlike the later Jeeves books, the spirit and wit of Blandings Castle is still intact. Wodehouse reads like he is really enjoying himself rather than phoning in about characters he's become heartily sick of - again, unlike the later Jeeves books. It's delightful, and Gally is his manipulative best, while Lord Emsworth continues reliably hilarious.
I picked this up at the library at random. It is easy to get stuck in a rut and only read things you know you will like but the good thing about the library is that if you don't like it you can just take it back. No cost incurred unless you take it back late. This is a fun, farcical read with the novelty ( these days) of being completely inoffensive. I love a good thriller with lots of blood, swearing, and behaviour but something like this is a refreshing change. I intend to read more books by
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