Northanger Abbey is a hilarious parody of 18th century gothic novels. The heroine, 17-year old Catherine, has been reading far too many “horrid” gothic novels and would love to encounter some gothic-style terror — but the superficial world of Bath proves hazardous enough.
Underrated book. The heroine Catherine is so likeable and the tale is very entertaining. Definitely worth a read.
2013-06-26
Northanger Abbey
Found this book a bit hard going. Glad I have read it. Her other books are better.
2013-01-20
Northanger Abbey
This is the first Jane Austen book I have read and will definitely not be the last! I was reluctant to read Jane Austen however I am glad I did (I have the 'A Silly Fun Jane Austen Time' team to thank for it!) this has immediately become one of my favourite books!
2011-07-22
Northanger Abbey
Average. Definitely not Jane Austen's best piece of work. Persuasion is much better.