I was in 8th grade when I discovered Wodehouse. My first book was Right Ho Jeeves. I discovered Bertie Wooster, Jeeves, Fink Nottle, Aunt Dahlia, Anotole the Chef, and whole slew of unforgettable characters. I still have fond memories of the chapter where a totally pie-eyed (Wodehouse-an for drunk) Fink-Nottle gives a speech at a local Grammer School.
Since then I have not looked back. I have probably read most of his books, many of them several times, and I probably own most of them.
Over the past 3 years I gravitated to more serious books and Wodehouse was relegated to the back row in my bookshelves. Luckily a casual conversation with some friends reminded me how much I used to enjoy them and I have decided to read them again with a twist.
This time I have decided to add some structure to my re-reading effort. So once I complete reading a book I have decided write a short comment on each of the Wodehouse. My next post will be my first one.
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ReplyDeleteI started re-reading Wodehouse titles during my stay here in coimbatore. I recently read a title "Money in the bank" and I somehow felt I enjoyed it more than others. I remember laughing my afternoon away. I suggest you to read it if you haven't already and let me know. It is a luxury to spend a sunny afternoon with a book in your hand especially a P.G Wodehouse.
Congratulations on the baby. I talked to Chandru and Bhanu chitti. What did you name the child? I am sure chitti told me his name, but I have forgotten.
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