tschmitty's review against another edition
4.0
Delightful, I think my bookclub ladies would have preferred this to the actual novel since only one could finish it.
kgroberts13's review against another edition
3.0
Made for Austen fans.
A lovely graphic novel version of Jane Austen's gothic tale, Northanger Abbey. The cartoon-like illustrations add a touch of whimsy to the story, illuminating the sometimes painfully innocent ignorance of the heroine. The words sticks to the original language of the book.
I am *slightly* disappointed that the story illustrations mismatch the cover illustrations, however, after 2+ decades of devoted comic book reading, it doesn't surprise me.
A lovely graphic novel version of Jane Austen's gothic tale, Northanger Abbey. The cartoon-like illustrations add a touch of whimsy to the story, illuminating the sometimes painfully innocent ignorance of the heroine. The words sticks to the original language of the book.
I am *slightly* disappointed that the story illustrations mismatch the cover illustrations, however, after 2+ decades of devoted comic book reading, it doesn't surprise me.
ainiali's review against another edition
5.0
It's Jane Austen and I adore her! A big plus to the gorgeous illustrations.
thecatladybooknook_penny's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
After reading Northanger Abbey a few months ago, I thought this graphic novel/comic would be great to read here in July for Jane Austen July. I was right! I really loved this a lot and it helped me remember a lot from the main novel as well as upped my overall enjoyment of Northanger Abbey quite a bit. Obviously not a word for word novel, but it captured the main points and events from the novel. HIGHLY recommend esp if you like the original. The artwork was cute and very well done.
It also made me like Henry Tilney more. ;) *swoon* I love a man who can make me laugh (such as the one I'm married to).
It also made me like Henry Tilney more. ;) *swoon* I love a man who can make me laugh (such as the one I'm married to).
ravengoodwoman's review against another edition
5.0
I'm so glad I live in a world where Jane Austen comics exist.
kylielynelle's review against another edition
5.0
I loved everything about this one. It is such a cool idea to adapt Jane Austin into graphic novel form- and Butler totally pulled it off! I loom forward to reading the rest.
slimikin's review against another edition
5.0
Delightful! I'm reminded of all the reasons why Northanger Abbey is my favorite Austen novel.
elke_go_read's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A fun graphic novel adaption. The interior art is more lighthearted than the cover image but once I got used to it, I quite liked the art. A fun way to revisit a favorite Austen!