fresia's review against another edition
3.0
Este es el primer libro de Jane Austen que leo y me ha gustado bastante. Si bien es verdad que tardé unos capítulos en leer con soltura, pronto me habitué a las expresiones y al modo de escribir de la autora.
El libro nos cuenta las aventuras de Catherine Morland, una chica que decide irse a pasar una temporada a casa de los Allen (unos amigos de la familia) en Bath. En esta pequeña ciudad debe entablar nuevas amistades y aprender a moverse por la sociedad. A través del libro, Austen nos presenta la sociedad de la época movida por los intereses, por las apariencias y por la posición socioeconómica de las personas como eje de la relaciones sociales. Catherine tendrá que enfrentarse a una serie de adversidades que le harán crecer y transformarse como persona.
Estaba muy intrigada por saber qué misterios entrañaba la abadía de Northanger y por qué la protagonista acaba en ese lugar. Llegados a la abadía, la historia toma una atmósfera impregnada de misterios, por lo que no pude dejar de leer.
La manera en la que Jane Austen nos presenta la historia es magnífica y logra involucrar al lector en las vivencias de nuestra heroína.
El libro nos cuenta las aventuras de Catherine Morland, una chica que decide irse a pasar una temporada a casa de los Allen (unos amigos de la familia) en Bath. En esta pequeña ciudad debe entablar nuevas amistades y aprender a moverse por la sociedad. A través del libro, Austen nos presenta la sociedad de la época movida por los intereses, por las apariencias y por la posición socioeconómica de las personas como eje de la relaciones sociales. Catherine tendrá que enfrentarse a una serie de adversidades que le harán crecer y transformarse como persona.
Estaba muy intrigada por saber qué misterios entrañaba la abadía de Northanger y por qué la protagonista acaba en ese lugar. Llegados a la abadía, la historia toma una atmósfera impregnada de misterios, por lo que no pude dejar de leer.
La manera en la que Jane Austen nos presenta la historia es magnífica y logra involucrar al lector en las vivencias de nuestra heroína.
cogsofencouragement's review against another edition
5.0
Second time reading this, with seven years in between. I forgot how much I like our heroine’s romantic lead in this one.
emmaschampagneproblems's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
Very relatable main character as she’s incredibly delulu and wants her life to be like the novels she reads
lidiaadiaz's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
dustherondale's review against another edition
4.0
"if the heroine of one novel be not patronized by the heroine of another, from whom can she expect protection and regard? I cannot approve of it." 4,5 stars.
miss jane was on FIRE on this one. the writting was just so clever and witty and it made reading this an absolute delight. cath is the softest girl and deserves NOTHING but love.
miss jane was on FIRE on this one. the writting was just so clever and witty and it made reading this an absolute delight. cath is the softest girl and deserves NOTHING but love.
edsbigsister's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
evangelinedellamonte's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
nyctose's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the feel of the words, the way they flow together. That's the magic of Austen's books, they go on so effortlessly!
This book did not live up to my expectations, but I greatly enjoyed it. I especially liked the creation of the character of Isabella, because she is a true character, a type of person that is actually found in our society.
The character of her brother too, was realistic, and did not fail to make me conscious of how sometimes humans can lie to such ends, and in such devious ways. At times I was really exasperated with those two horrid siblings. That is what's so great about this book, because our lives wouldn't always be demolished by hard-core devils and villains, sometimes it's done by people bent on making a way for themselves, and in doing so, they ruin our lives.
What disappointed me was Henry not having really fallen in love with Catherine, in the true sense of the word...but otherwise I found this book, like all other Austen's works, quite enjoyable.
This book did not live up to my expectations, but I greatly enjoyed it. I especially liked the creation of the character of Isabella, because she is a true character, a type of person that is actually found in our society.
The character of her brother too, was realistic, and did not fail to make me conscious of how sometimes humans can lie to such ends, and in such devious ways. At times I was really exasperated with those two horrid siblings. That is what's so great about this book, because our lives wouldn't always be demolished by hard-core devils and villains, sometimes it's done by people bent on making a way for themselves, and in doing so, they ruin our lives.
What disappointed me was Henry not having really fallen in love with Catherine, in the true sense of the word...but otherwise I found this book, like all other Austen's works, quite enjoyable.