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Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

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clowdywings's review against another edition

4.0

This is Austen's 'Northanger Abbey' with a fancy new cover. I enjoyed re-reading the classic book and experiencing it again. The original story was unaltered when transferred to this book.

amydobrzynski's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

beatriceb_'s review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

aasnur's review against another edition

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medium-paced

4.0

This was quite a departure from the other Austen books I’ve read so far - particularly the heroine, who is much more naive and young compared to the witty intellect of Elizabeth or the seriousness of Elinor. Also the tone of the book is satirical, the author frequently breaking the fourth wall and commenting on tropes from gothic novels and her own. For this, it was interesting and I would recommend it simply as a contrast to Austen’s other books. However, it was a bit disjointed, and the section of Catherine in Bath took up the majority of the book despite being potentially less interesting than her time at Northanger Abbey. I was amused though by the message that the true horrors in life are not haunted gothic abbeys filled with ghosts and murders, but rather insufferable pretentious men and uninvited house guests.