Reviews with content warning for Toxic friendship - Northanger Abbey

You can tell this is an early novel, but I think the characters, especially the unlikeable ones, carry this book. Plot points seem to be discarded, which is my main bugbear but still an entertaining read.

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darkefyres's review against another edition

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challenging slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

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minthethtar's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing 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

3.5

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lalu's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted relaxing

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

4.0

It's the first time seventeen year-old Catherine spends the season in Bath, where she quickly forms friendships and meets the sophisticated and handsome Mr. Tilney...

Though there are some obstacles our heroine has to overcome, the story focuses more on the coming-of-age of the endearing and charmingly naive Catherine than on the drama. Along with Austen regularly breaking the fourth wall this provided a very enjoyable and pleasant read. It won't become a favourite, but it was nice in the best possible way. My only complaint is that the ending felt rushed.

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jupitermond's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

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jja_b's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Was a little slow at first, but once we were introduced to the abbey, I found the story very engaging. Overall, it was quite fun. I wish there were a little more of the gothic themes, however.

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