Leave It to Psmith
Leave It to Psmith
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Blandings Castle • 1920s
2012
Adult
13+ years
Super Short Summary
In Leave It to Psmith, a person named Psmith seeks adventure and employment at Blandings Castle. He encounters a cast of characters including Lord Emsworth, his secretary, and a woman's aunt, as a search for a valuable necklace unfolds. Mischief, identity confusion, and humorous plotting create a lighthearted narrative set in an English country house.
Humorous
Playful
Romantic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Leave It to Psmith by P.G. Wodehouse is praised for its witty humor and engaging plot, showcasing Wodehouse's mastery of comedic writing. Readers appreciate its charming characters and clever dialogue. However, some find the plot predictable and the humor dated. Overall, it remains a beloved classic for fans of light-hearted, escapist fiction.
Who Should Read Leave It to Psmith?
A reader who enjoys witty humor, light-hearted plots, and British charm, as found in P.G. Wodehouse’s Leave It to Psmith, would also appreciate the comedic misadventures in Evelyn Waugh’s Scoop and the whimsical world of Jerome K. Jerome’s Three Men in a Boat. These readers relish clever wordplay and escapist narratives.
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Leave It to Psmith is the last novel in the "Psmith" series by P.G. Wodehouse and is notable for successfully merging his two popular settings: the Psmith world and Blandings Castle.
The novel was first published in 1923 and is a light-hearted crime caper that showcases Wodehouse's signature wit and humor.
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P.G. Wodehouse frequently used the pseudonym "Psmith" in various works, and the "P" in Psmith is silent, emphasizing the character's whimsical nature.
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Novel • Fiction
Blandings Castle • 1920s
2012
Adult
13+ years
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