World of Mr Mulliner [Paperback]

P G Wodehouse (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 29, 1999

Mr Mulliner, raconteur par excellence of the Anglers Rest, has some amazing stories to relate. Take, for example, young Lancelot. He is a bohemian - or was, until he had to look after his saintly uncle's cat Webster, and was startlingly transformed.

Product Details

• Paperback: 624 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Books (July 29, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140281703
• ISBN-13: 978-0140281705
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,067,717 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The single funniest book I have ever read!!, December 18, 1998

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This review is from: The World of Mr. Mulliner (Paperback)

There are so many levels on which this book is funny. Wodehouse's use of the language is wonderful, the characters are amusing yet sympathetic, and the plots are hysterically funny. Not to be missed!!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The single uproarious book that I've come across, April 27, 1999

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This review is from: The World of Mr. Mulliner (Paperback)

Exceptionally witty. Very relaxing -- read it on the night prior of my Ph.D. Candidacy exam at Princeton. If I had to select only one book, this certainly would be it.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wodehouse at his best., July 10, 2005

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This review is from: The World of Mr. Mulliner (Hardcover)

In the preface PG Wodehouse explains that he is writing at his funniest, and cannot be held responsible for what occurs. And though I've read through a fair amount of the Wodehouse library, this book is without a doubt the most humorous novel yet penned by the prolific author.

This book revolves around a Mr. Mulliner who resides often on a barstool at the local tavern, and likes to tell tales about all his relatives. The tales usually involve a chap trying to win over a reluctant girl in some fashion, but every story is so original and has a wonderful twist in the end where things work out for the best.

I chose to read this book at work, and despite my best efforts couldn't stop myself from laughing aloud while reading this book during my lunch hour. It's absolutely hilarious, it is indeed Wodehouse writing at his funniest.