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The Clicking of Cuthbert (Arena Books) (edition 1988)

by P. G. Wodehouse (Author)

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Well, if you like golf, this is your sort of book!

But, I did think that the story ‘ A mixed threesome’ is quite funny. Shades of Black Books explorer chappie there! ( )
  hotblack43 | Feb 4, 2023 |
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A series of golf stories, supposedly related by the 'oldest member', recounting some famous (or infamous) incident. Usually to a young man disillusioned by either love or golfing.

Mildly amusing, with some wonderful caricatures and Wodehouse's usual expert use of language, if a tad convoluted in places. Rather disparaging about women (and non-golfers) but needs to be taken in the spirit in which it was written. Over 100 years old, and I obtained my copy free from Project Gutenbert.

Not necessary to be a golfer but probably best if you have at least some idea of the game.

Not one of Wodehouse's best, but it made a good read on a dull flight.

Longer review here: https://suesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2023/07/the-clicking-of-cuthbert-by-pg-wode... ( )
  SueinCyprus | Jul 16, 2023 |
A collection of golf stories, mostly narrated by the Oldest Member. Even a non-golfer such as myself can enjoy these short stories! ( )
  leslie.98 | Jun 27, 2023 |
Well, if you like golf, this is your sort of book!

But, I did think that the story ‘ A mixed threesome’ is quite funny. Shades of Black Books explorer chappie there! ( )
  hotblack43 | Feb 4, 2023 |
Not being a golfer, I wasn't sure about this one; but it was amusing enough for housework listening.

I listened to the LibriVox recording. ( )
1 vote VictoriaGaile | Oct 16, 2021 |
A collection of golf stories, mostly narrated by the Oldest Member. Even a non-golfer such as myself can enjoy these short stories! ( )
  leslie.98 | Sep 7, 2019 |
Wodehouse tells 11 stories of golfing and love. ( )
  addunn3 | Feb 27, 2018 |
Think I would’ve enjoyed these short stories more if I understood at least some golfing terms and rules. As it is, I don’t know any!

Still, the humour surrounding the golf course makes this a worthwhile read if, like me, you appreciate P. G. Wodehouse’s comic talents. ( )
  PhilSyphe | May 15, 2016 |
I do love Wodehouse and there is at least a smile if not a laugh on every page; so three stars?
Where I think I went wrong was in treating this as a novel. It really is not, it is a collection of short stories which if dipped into occasionally and individually would probably be very enjoyable. As a whole, I (unfortunately) couldn't wait to get it finished. ( )
  stevierbrown | Mar 22, 2016 |
Trust me, if I could give ten stars to this one, I would! Enough said. ( )
  eruditescythian | Sep 24, 2015 |
A bad read, barring a couple of stories, my lack of golf experience not withstanding. And I am pretty sure my ignorance/non-interest of golf wasn't the sole reason for my not-so-good experience with the book.

2.5/5 ( )
  PiyushC | Jul 6, 2013 |
Silliness about a silly game. Up to snuff and radiating wit. ( )
  psiloiordinary | Jan 20, 2013 |
Reliably hilarious Wodehousian characterizations, as well as descriptions of antics of serious hobbyists. ( )
  ari.joki | Sep 30, 2010 |
This collection of P G Wodehouse golf stories is an end-to-end delight. You'd think that reading through 10 stories that all involve the same sport, and the same theme -- the game's effects on its players' love lives -- would be repetitive and quickly boring. This is simply not the case. Although the stories all start the same -- an unnamed golf club's 'oldest member' sits down to tell a tale to a youngster -- they diverge wildly over the great expanses of Wodehousian hilarity: oddball characters; crisp, unpredictable dialogue; slapstick physicality; ridiculous situations borne of human pride -- it's all here, it's just dressed up in loud plaid knickerbockers.

Golfers and Wodehouse fans will be in pure heaven reading The Clicking of Cuthbert, but the stories are so good that even the casual reader will find much to enjoy. Highly recommended. ( )
1 vote mrtall | Jul 5, 2010 |
A collection of short stories about golf, which I listened to on librivox. Even though I know nothing about golf, I found these hilarious. :D ( )
  tronella | Jun 23, 2010 |
Contents:
1. The Clicking of Cuthbert
2. A Woman Is Only A Woman
3. A Mixed Threesome
4. Sundered Hearts
5. The Salvation of George Mackintosh
6. Ordeal by Golf
7. The Long Hole
8. The Heel of Achilles
9. The Rough Stuff
10. The Coming of Gowf
  tommyarmour | May 4, 2014 |
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