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The Girl on the Boat

By: P. G. Wodehouse
Narrated by: Frederick Davidson
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Wilhelmina “Billie” Bennett, red-haired daughter of American millionaire Rufus, loves golf, dogs and Tennyson—and is to marry Eustace Hignett, the weak, poetry-writing son of Mrs. Horace Hignett, the famous English writer on theosophy. Enter Sam Marlowe, Eustace's cousin, who plays tournament golf, and Jane Hubbard, Billie's big-game-hunting friend, and another romp in the inimitable Wodehouse style unfolds.

(P)1998 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Literature & Fiction Satire Comedy Funny Witty
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“Mr. Wodehouse’s idyllic world can never stale. He will continue to release future generations from captivity that may be more irksome than our own. He has made a world for us to live in and delight in.”

(Evelyn Waugh)

“One of Britain’s most talented comic writers.”

(Time)

“Has many of the qualities of the author's more mature later novels (eccentric characters, clever farce, and inventive metaphors), as well as the additional charm of being a diamond in the rough…Frederick Davidson, as usual, adds to the fun with his energetic reading.”

(Library Journal)

“Davidson’s semi-voiced readings of Wodehousian tales are wonderful…His range of accents and his ability to capture emotional intonations add enjoyment of Woodhouse’s fine humor.”

(Kliatt)
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This was one of the first PG Wodehouse books I read aged 13. I have no wish to write a review it is excellent. 5/5

P G Wodehouse humour & excellent narration

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I would recommend many other Wodehouse books before this one but this is still funny. I don't think the plot is as clever as Wodehouse plots can be, but it is not rubbish by any means.

Not the best Wodehouse but still enjoyable

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Exceptionally good characterisations, all by the one voice actor. Absolutely hilarious, hits every time, a staggering achievement!

BEST NARRATOR EVER!

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I really enjoyed this book and will listen to it again in future years. Its central characters are very likeable, and the book is genuinely funny, I sometimes laughed out loud. I think it is better than the Jeeves and Wooster stories. It is very interesting and enjoyable to go back to a different age, 1922. The narrator is excellent, as is the sound quality.

Very enjoyable

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I love PG Wodehouse stories and I literally couldn't listen to this narrator. Audible PLEASE RE-RECORD!!

Terrible narration of Wodehouse - PLEASE RE-RECORD

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