
Piccadilly Jim
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Narrated by:
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Frederick Davidson
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By:
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P. G. Wodehouse
He was a gossip columnist’s dream. Piccadilly Jim’s life was a collage of broken promises and drunken brawls. And his straight-laced Victorian aunt was not amused. So, she decided to reform him. Unfortunately, her reform project started at a time when Jim had fallen in love and had already decided to reform himself. Thus, life became complicated. Jim pretends to be himself - a beautiful display of Wodehousean logic; hilarious indeed!
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This is probably one to read.
Just couldn’t listen
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Ended with a laugh and a light heart
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Disappointing
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Wodehouse fan forever
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Great book!
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Though this recording gets a little creaky in spots, Davidson’s ability to play a character in such a way that you can almost see them never fails to amaze me. What some people take for an annoyingly superior attitude is actually Davidson expressing the skepticism (or mockery, or comic understatement) that Wodehouse wrote into the words he’s reading.
That said, this is one of Wodehouse’s best early, stand-alone stories. As I’ve mentioned in my review of Cecil’s recording, critical caviling at the plot’s manifest improbabilities is all part of the fun and should be accepted as such. The “musical comedies without music” that Wodehouse specialized in can be fully enjoyed in no other way.
Glad to Finally Have Frederick Davidson’s Version
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Terrible narrator
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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
I would recommend the book because of Wodehouse's descriptions of people. The story is fun.What was one of the most memorable moments of Piccadilly Jim?
His hilarious descriptionsWhat didn’t you like about Frederick Davidson’s performance?
He started very annoying (nasally). It got a little but better toward the end.If this book were a movie would you go see it?
YesFun story
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What made the experience of listening to Piccadilly Jim the most enjoyable?
As always, P.G. Wodehouse met my expectations. I have read many of his numerous writings, but I love listening, especially when the reader is excellent--as Mr. Davidson is. He understands Wodehouse and his take on humanity. There is nothing like riding down a boring interstate highway, laughing aloud at some absurd name or clever phrase. As always, one wonders how Wodehouse will straighten out the complex mess his plot has created. Magically, by the last page, all is well.What other book might you compare Piccadilly Jim to and why?
Any of Wodehouse's other works, especially the Jeeves novels.What about Frederick Davidson’s performance did you like?
I admire Mr. Davidson's ability to voice each character, though it is amusing to hear an Englishman attacking different American accents.If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Will the real--ANYBODY--please stand up??! Multiple cases of impersonation and role-playing lead to a humorously winding plot.Depend on Wodehouse
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Delightful story
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