east_west_home_is_best's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
4.0
benoliver's review against another edition
challenging
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
2.0
mrears0_0's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
interesting for playing with the narrative style & dabbling in gothic, not much for me beyond that
jackieeejw's review against another edition
3.25
First 100 pages are very dull, but it really picks up for a riveting third act that packs some great commentary on class and the gothic novel! Still, not exactly the fireworks I was hoping from my first Austen.
gowthami_kandhasamy's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
taylorelm's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
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
5.0
jmross10's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Not my favorite. I find the book to be a bit silly (I know that’s intentional). I read it as part of Austen’s catalog but probably won’t ever be inclined to read it again.
zsabella's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
northanger abbey was a very breezy introduction to jane austen for me. I loved the tone and sharpness of her writing style, but quickly realized the story itself makes it difficult to rate higher than a weak 3 stars. the plot reads almost like a novella as I was surprised to find out that most of the story and build-up takes place outside of northanger abbey. I wasn’t totally invested in the romantic pairing as I wanted to be, and craved more moments of henry and catherine together. despite the ending feeling so abrupt and reliant on key events that happen off-page, I don't regret reading this since I really enjoyed the memorable cast of characters and their motivations and interactions with one other.