The Code of the Woosters by P. G. Wodehouse
In this comedic British novel, a wealthy and idle young man and his valet navigate a series of mishaps and misunderstandings involving a cow-creamer, an antique book, a policeman's helmet, and a pair of star-crossed lovers. Throughout the story, the young man's valet employs his intelligence and cunning to rescue his employer from various predicaments, often involving troublesome relatives and romantic entanglements. The story is a classic example of 20th-century humor and satire, filled with witty dialogue and absurd situations.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 14th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 15th on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 100th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 1269th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- A Hundred Novels to Change Your Life (The Daily Mail)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)