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A review by oofym
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I think Jane Austen just might not really be for me, don't get me wrong I enjoyed this story (And Emma) but I think the more I read of her works the less interested I am in them.
To me the main problem is that the stakes are so incredibly low, there is no fear of death, harm or horrible event, the worst that might happen is a minor social scandal.
The protagonis is (always) a heroine who has strong morals and she inevitably falls in love with and marries the older love interest who seems to be perfect in all ways.
It's a fun story, it's character's are well done and the social commentary is written with finesse. The issue is that I am simply starting to find the lack of "more" boring.
To me the main problem is that the stakes are so incredibly low, there is no fear of death, harm or horrible event, the worst that might happen is a minor social scandal.
The protagonis is (always) a heroine who has strong morals and she inevitably falls in love with and marries the older love interest who seems to be perfect in all ways.
It's a fun story, it's character's are well done and the social commentary is written with finesse. The issue is that I am simply starting to find the lack of "more" boring.