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The Mating Season

By: P. G. Wodehouse
Narrated by: Jonathan Cecil
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 Bertie Wooster is one of nature's gentlemen, so when Gussie Fink-Nottle gets himself into a spot of bother with the law, Bertie helps out - by impersonating Gussie! The plan seems to be working, until Gussie turns up - impersonating Bertie!©2009 The Trustees of the Wodehouse Trust (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Literature & Fiction
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I adore P.G. Wodehouse - he must be one of the worlds cleverest writers with the most amazing command of the English language. His works are witty and winsome - I enjoy every word. And as for Jonathan Cecil’s narration? How does one improve upon perfection? ❤️

Perfect narration of a wonderful story

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It was even more enjoyable with the narrators clever character variations. Great plot too. Very funny.

Great narration. Wonderful characterisations.

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Just when you think Bertie has gotten himself into the most ludicrous situation possible, this book finds him pretending to be Gussie Finknottle - and Gussie pretending to be him. Some great new characters are added to the already strong Wodehouse stable and the narrator does a terrific job bringing them to life.

Another hilarious Wooster tale

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Johnathon Cecil does such a brilliant job narrating Wodehouse. He captures the nuances, great timing, excellent humour.

Another great Wodehouse.

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I used to love everything Wodehouse ever wrote, many years ago, but find he has become a bit tiresome as I get older. However, there is no doubt this is vintage Wodehouse as I say. I was surprised that it takes so long for Jeeves to become significantly involved in the action, but when he does, naturally he solves all the problems. Bertie is almost unbelievably dumb at times. The comic prose is wonderful - until you feel you've had enough of it. Reader Jonathan Cecil is superb.

Vintage Wodehouse, with an over-complicated plot.

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Quite good. I would not recommend this narrator. The characters' voices blend together at times, which makes it difficult to follow. Much prefer Wodehouse read by Martin Jarvis.

Great story, poor narrator.

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