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phoenix2's review against another edition
2.0
My favourite story by Jane Austen. I liked the foolishnesh of this one, as the character is cute and adorable.
vengefuldime's review against another edition
4.0
I ended up liking Persuasion more, but Northanger Abbey was still enjoyable. It was very dryly amusing, with a very silly protagonist. I had to read more slowly here, but it became more interesting to me after the characters left for the abbey. I also enjoyed seeing how the kinds of characters fit well into more modern archetypes (with detail differences, of course). Maybe by reading that story first, I had an easier time with the next. I did think it was funny to read about the financial priorities for the Elliots, and I again noticed similarities to modern romance setups and convenience in getting people together. Other than a few period-typical things, it was nice enough. The letter was definitely satisfying to finally read. One thing that wasn’t that important to the plots was the ability to deliver devastating insults like it was nothing. Overall, they were quiet and fun books with interesting characters.
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
2.0
2.5/5
It wasn't my favorite Austen book I have read so far but it did have its moments. Also... I am sensing a Jane Austen universe where all her characters and places are linked together somehow.
It wasn't my favorite Austen book I have read so far but it did have its moments. Also... I am sensing a Jane Austen universe where all her characters and places are linked together somehow.
abrittlebee's review against another edition
2.0
A little long winded and frustrating at times. But over all worth a read if only for the historical/cultural context
saralynnburnett's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of her first novels but it wasn't published until after her death - and I loved it! Fun and interesting and feels like a whole different writer than her later and better known works.
rachelw's review
3.0
I still really enjoyed this, Austen is an icon, but it is my least favourite of her books if only because I don't cope well with such naivety in Catherine and find Emma far more my ideal heroine.
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