Turnabout

A body-swap comedy about a husband and wife who are under the influence of a strange ancient Egyptian statuette. I picked this up a while ago as a bundle of nine Thorne Smith novels. I was recommended Rain in the Doorway and I've seen the movie that was made of Topper. This was a curious read. I expe......more

Just as one doesn't turn to Wodehouse for deep thought or characterization, one doesn't pick up a Thorne Smith novel hoping for trenchant realism. From the former author we expect a merry cavalcade of simpletons, wise butlers, tart aunts, and cow creamers; from Smith you get bootleg gin, hip flasks......more

This book has turned out a lot more wild and laugh out loud funny than I had ever expected from something written in the 1930s. I was actually laughing at the outrageous situations in this story! It's so totally random and hilarious! The things the characters do, the insane events..! I guess I had t......more

I really loved this book, the theme is one we have seen before in other books and films, though this book precedes most of them. Mr Ram tired of the couple's constant bickering decides to adopt a hands on strategy to teach them a lesson. So the turnabout comes about. I remember reading this book with......more

This might be my fav book ever. The storyline is original and hilarious.......more