Frozen Assets. [Paperback]

P. G. WODEHOUSE (Author)

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• Paperback
• Publisher: Hutchinson (1964)
• ASIN: B000OQHD2S
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A comedic treasure, April 12, 2011

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This review is from: Frozen Assets (Collector's Wodehouse) (Hardcover)

What can I say about P. G. Wodehouse that hasn't been said before? Words like "comedic genius" and "master wordsmith" routinely pop up in critiques of his extensive body of work - and with good reason.

So just how good is Wodehouse? Well, in Frozen Assets, he had me chuckling on the first page and belly laughing on the second. In between fits of laughter, I was repeatedly dazzled by the sheer brilliance of his use of language. Most of us write sentences; Wodehouse crafted literary works of art.

Frozen Assets is the usual frothy mix of light romance and high farce. Biff Christopher is thrilled to learn his godfather has left him ten million dollars - provided Biff doesn't run afoul of the law before his thirtieth birthday. Publishing magnate Lord Tilbury thinks he has grounds to contest the will, but just to be safe, he employs Percy Pilbeam to ensure that Biff gets arrested. Naturally, much hilarity ensues.

First published as Biffen's Millions in 1964, this edition from Overlook Press presents the full text from the first UK edition. Featuring acid-free paper and full cloth covers, this Collector's Edition belongs on the shelf of every Wodehouse devotee.

4.5 stars.