Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest

These two stories are my first exposure to Jeeves and Wooster, and this one is very funny. I also see a hint of why people ship these two, with how unhappy Wooster's bad taste in clothes makes poor Jeeves.

Sidenote: my grandmother was 2 years old when this was first published (1916), which is wild to think of. Her life was nothing like Bertie's, and she would've absolutely hated this understated style of humor. But I think an unwanted house guest is probably a universal experience.

Wooster has a bit of a problem that only Jeeves can help him resolve. Jeeves, however, is a bit ticked off with Wooster for not taking his advice in another matter, and this leaves Wooster pretty much hanging by a rope. Not until the very end does Jeeves come through and help save the day. The story is funny, the plot is creative and engaging, and the characters are all so lovable. Wodehouse’s way of writing is just so witty and delightful.