Book Look - #44

THE MATING SEASON by P.G. Wodehouse
Plot: It is highly difficult to reveal the plot in a succinct manner, for, there is a whole bunch of identity-swapping for winning loves and mending broken relations. The 'go-to' man who solves all issues is the sensible valet of Bertie, Jeeves! Any Trouble - Go,Ask Jeeves!

Prime Characters: Bertie Wooster, Jeeves, Fink Nottle, Madeline Bassett, Agatha, the Winkworths et al.

Highlights:

• The setup is sort of a cob-web and the situations where their swaps make them get into trouble presents excellent scope for comedy, which PGW pounces on and delivers!
• The characters of the pestering aunts  and how they are being countered makes for interesting read.
• One cannot just ignore Jeeves smart ideas. His serious suggestions in moments of senseless planning all around makes him the admirable assistant.

A Pleasant read, the comic-tempo builds and bursts towards the end!

Book Look - #43

PIGS HAVE WINGS by P.G.Wodehouse
Plot: The beloved Pig of Lord Emsworth needs to be made to win a contest. A competing Pig, owned by Parsloe is made to look fit and fine giving Emsworth's obese pig no chance in the contest. The responsibility of jeopardising Parsloe's plans falls in the hand of the Lord's brother. Amidst the Confusion & commotion that gets caused, does he succeed?!

Prime Characters: Lord Emsworth, Sir Gregor Parsloe, Empress and many more!

Highlights:

• It is a tough start to get into PGW's diction and writing style but once you cross the barrier, there is no limit for fun! It flows!
• The sarcasm, queer citations and examples, riotous exchanges inside the Blanding's castle are all thoroughly enjoyable!
• The scene at the house by the railway line towards the end where the Pig is hidden causes a ruckus and the reader has strings of moments to laugh at!

Power of humour, expressed brilliantly!