Right Ho, Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse,

Originally the curriculum for my Modern Literature class included Right Ho, Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse. Unfortunately, the class did not end up using the book. But I still had it on my shelf and, although he came highly recommended, I'd never read a Wodehouse book. So I decided to give it a try. I must say it was a very fun read, but of course outside my normal reading habit. (See: every other book in this blog) I really enjoyed it and I can see why he is acclaimed.

Apparently the book is an early entry into the relationship of Bertie, and his butler, Jeeves. Bertie is still convinced that he is the more brilliant of the two and attempts to reconcile several romances gone awry. Disregarding Jeeves advice, Bertie proceeds to make a mess of each couple, even accidentally becoming engaged himself to one of the women involved. Finally it is up to Jeeves to put right the whole mess. The convoluted denouement is clever and clearly shows the humble Jeeves as the brains in the bunch. Definitely worth a read. I'll have to read the others in the series.