I enjoyed reading Northanger Abbey. I read it for my book club and think it was a good selection. We wanted to read a classic this month and this one was enjoyable and easy to read. It was lighter, yet thought-provoking, when compared to some of her other works.
This was not the best novel Jane Austen wrote, but if you like her other books you will probably be able to get through this. I found the first half much better than the last half. Austen has amazing character development which you can see even here. Plot was lacking a bit though.
A lesser known title from the author of "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility". Full of the typical social comedy and satire of her other books.
Short novella introducing us to Catherine Morland, "the mistakenly invited guest at an isolated, and quite mysterious country manor." 211 pages. Compelling, but short, can be lost in the din over Pride & Prejudice and Sense & Sensibility. This is the small "Signet Classic" paperback.
This is one of my personal favorites of Jane Austen. It hasn't gained a ton of popularity, but it should have!
The character of Catherine is lovable. She is a typical young girl. She's a dreamer, flighty, a bit over excitable, but sweet and tender.
The growing up tale of Catherine is one we can all relate to. Catherine finds herself in the exciting new world of Bath. She meets many strange characters. Some are out for her heart, others for her money. The lessons she learns are important ones that we have all had to learn. How she learns them is at times tender, other times funny.
A VERY Good Read!
This is a classic. Jane Austen...gotta love her.
Another hit from Austen. I love the way her mind worked!
After reading and enjoying Pride and Prejudice, I decided to purchase this smallish book by Jane Austen. I could not get into it for some reason.
Not the most ringing endorsement for this book, but if you're a big Jane Austen fan, you'll probably like it anyway.
