UNEASY MONEY

The plot of this amiable romance is secondary to its style. Wodehouse’s masterful language makes high comedy out of situations that would be dull or slapstick in less capable hands. He invites reading aloud, but his effects are fragile, requiring a light, deft touch. Simon Vance’s delivery is understated but satisfactory. He has a pleasant voice and a sympathetic feel for the material. But those who have heard the Bertie Wooster series from the BBC may be left wishing for a less restrained performance. J.N. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPT 95]