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Uncle Dynamite
- Narrated by: Jonathan Cecil
- Series: Uncle Fred, Book 2
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Classics
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- C. B. Lane
- 09-11-15
Hermione...Herold Potter...Hmmm.
Has anyone else thought that Jo Rowling was inspired for her Harry Potter series by Uncle Dynamite?
Characters named: Hermione...Herold Potter...Reginald (sounds so close to Ronald) Reading tea leaves----Owls----an irascible uncle and a horse-faced aunt. Fred the trickster. I could go on and on. Marauders. Billius. Okay. I'll stop now ---- but seriously!
I am positive with the muffins bit and the heavy use of Gorgon ---- that Wodehouse was much inspired by Wilde as well.
And let me be clear ---- I love Sir Pelham's books! He is My favorite humorist of all-time.
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- Mark
- 01-08-15
Uncle Fred Fixes All!
If you could sum up Uncle Dynamite in three words, what would they be?
Wodehouse Willfully Rushed
What other book might you compare Uncle Dynamite to and why?
Blandings Castle stories, some including Uncle Fred, others Galahad
What three words best describe Jonathan Cecil’s voice?
Rich, flexible, hurried
Who was the most memorable character of Uncle Dynamite and why?
Mugsy, the aging tyrannical father and freeloader
Any additional comments?
Jonathan Cecil has the chops to carry Wodehouse off, but his delivery is oddly rushed in Uncle Dynamite. Part of the sublime charm of Wodehouse is the juxtaposition of the lazy, idling summer days of the feckless rich, with madcap, antic pratfalls and verbal parrying. At once dreamlike and lilting and screwball farce. But for some reason, the editors or Cecil rush one line of dialog after another, almost into an unbroken string, as if a rapid-fire delivery might add to the story. I don't think it does, and robs the tale of its momentum, which, if rendered at a human pace, would have built to a cacophonous crescendo by its culmination. Still, an immensely enjoyable listen, even if not quite reaching the heights.
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- John
- 05-17-20
One of Jonathan Cecil’s Best Outings
Take the enjoyment of the book itself for granted. With very few exceptions, the Wodehouse bookshelf can be relied upon for unfailing entertainment. This is particularly true when Uncle Fred gets involved. When the book is served up as audio, it's the reading that makes or breaks that enjoyment. And in this case, our reader does not disappoint. Cecil’s performance here stands comparison to his Uncle Fred in the Springtime, Code of the Woosters, Big Money, A Few Quick Ones and Love Among the Chickens.
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- shelby larch
- 11-13-19
Wodehouse at his best.
I have listened to this story at least 6 times over the years. An absolute magnificent performance by Jonathan Cecil in reading Wodehouse at his best.
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- Captain Wafer
- 06-08-15
More fun with Uncle Fred
What made the experience of listening to Uncle Dynamite the most enjoyable?
Without question, Jonathan Cecil's reading is what makes listening to this story great. It's a fun story (though not quite as great as the Uncle Fred story Cocktail Time), with all of the loopiness and goofiness we expect of a classic Wodehouse story. And Jonathan Cecil's reading makes it shine.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Uncle Dynamite?
Without revealing one of the amusing plot twists...at the end of the story, I was delighted as Uncle Fred put Sir Aylmer Bostock in his place.
Which character – as performed by Jonathan Cecil – was your favorite?
Jonathan Cecil is one of those rare readers who goes beyond being a good reader and becomes the embodiment of the author's work. Jonathan Cecil's reading of all the characters is excellent, but his portrayal of Uncle Fred is just perfect.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Uncle Dynamite makes me smile, laugh, and guffaw in many places. Uncle Fred is just a treasure as he goes about "spreading sweetness and light", cajoling, threatening, and blackmailing people all in the name of increasing happiness for everyone around him.
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- R. Krause
- 03-15-22
Wodehouse never disappoints
This is as clever a Wodehouse book as I've ever read. While being partial to Wooster and Jeeves I have to say that Uncle Fred gives them a run for their money. I also didn't think you could do better than Frederick Davidson in reading Wodehouse but I have to admit that Jonathan Cecil is every bit as good.
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- Susan B. Powers
- 03-02-22
Jonathan Cecil is the ONLY reader for PG Wodehouse
Silliness abides, but only Cecil could provide the voices to pull off the word melange
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- morris6
- 02-05-22
Awesome PG Wodehouse needs editing
As always OG Wodehouse is engaging, light hearted and funny. But like the Dr. Seuss books, the Wodehouse books could be and should be edited to remove the carelessly glib racist gags- like blackface, the term Red Indian, various “comic gibes” at less powerful cultures. This particular book, poking fun at policemen, refers to them bothering white people when they tire of bothering dark skinned brothers. It is offensively glib when the gag implies that it is a reasonable occurrence.
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- R. Montagne
- 01-30-22
Always great
PG Woodhouse is one of the greatest words Smiths and storytellers I've ever read. Jonathan Cecil does it ample credit.. One of the very best
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-30-21
The perfect escape from stress!
Wodehouse read by Jonathan Cecil is the perfect escape. The story is hilarious and witty, and the narrator makes it live so well!