Piccadilly Jim

Picadilly Jim

(5 stars)

Grateful Listener

Piccadilly Jim is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, firse published in the United States on 24 February 1917 byDodd, Mead and Company, New York, and in the United Kingdom in May 1918 by Herbert Jenkins, London.[1] The story had previously appeared in the US in theSaturday Evening Post between 16 September and 11 November 1916. The novel features Ogden Ford and his mother Nesta (both previously encountered in The Little Nugget (1913)). Nesta has remarried, to the hen-pecked, baseball-loving millionaire Mr. Peter Pett, and Ogden remains spoilt and obnoxious. The story takes its title from the charismatic character of Jimmy Crocker, Nesta's nephew and a reforming playboy. 'Jim' is called upon to assist in the kidnapping of Ogden, amongst much confusion involving imposters, crooks, detectives, butlers, aunts etc. - all in the name of romance of course. Film adaptationsEdit See also: Piccadilly Jim (1936 film) Piccadilly Jim has been adapted as a film three times, in 1919, 1936 and 2004, with Crocker played by...

Fantastic!!!

(5 stars)

Ancient Aunt

A quintessential Wodehouse tale. Imagine my delight upon hearing the name Ogden Ford once again; I had to rewind the story and start all over again with even more rapt attention upon hearing that Ogden, the star of The Little Nugget, was back in another zany story. Hip hip hurrah for Ogden :0 The rest of the characters are all wonderfully Wodehouse-ian creations, as is the multi-layered, convoluted plot. A delight from start to finish!

MRS. MARPLE WOULD NOT BE IMPRESSED

(5 stars)

Avid Listener

PGW once again gives us a highly enjoyable farce. Two henpecked husbands revolt; a ne'er-do-well reforms; Gentleman Jim makes an encore appearance; and a few other fun happenings. The reader maintains a proper tongue-in-cheek tone. What else can one ask for?

Amusing, well read

(4.5 stars)

Becky

A book with the unexpected, unlikely turns of events I have come to expect from P.G. Wodehouse. Laughs all the way through. And I am so glad he is finally doing something about over-fed, over-indulged Ogden.

Excellent

(5 stars)

BCG

Excellent and very entertaining story. The readers did a fine job, with the exception of the second reader's attempt at female voices. Greatly appreciated the volunteers contributions. Thanks to all.

Funny rendition great reading.

(5 stars)

This group shines as they portray their characters. "Mrs. Pet" played by main narrator Gary McFadden is hilarious. Super fun.

exellent booki love the way hos fake identity dies

(5 stars)

Reviews Canada

exellent book i love the way his fake. identity dies.

great

(5 stars)

Rai

The second reader did a stupendous job reading the rest of the book. Another great read.