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384 pages • first pub 1817 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393978506
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 06 October 2004
Description
"Backgrounds" features material carefully chosen to enhance readers' appreciation of the novel, including biographical commentary, early works and correspondence related to Northanger Abbey, and excerpts by Ann Radcliffe, Frances Burney, and Willi...
Community Reviews Summary of 37,653 reviews
Moods
funny 67%
mysterious 29%
relaxing 22%
adventurous 18%
emotional 18%
hopeful 14%
reflective 14%
challenging 4%
tense 4%
dark 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic friendship, Misogyny, ClassismModerate
Death of parentMinor
Antisemitism, Infidelity, Murder
384 pages • first pub 1817 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393978506
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 06 October 2004
Description
"Backgrounds" features material carefully chosen to enhance readers' appreciation of the novel, including biographical commentary, early works and correspondence related to Northanger Abbey, and excerpts by Ann Radcliffe, Frances Burney, and Willi...
Community Reviews Summary of 37,653 reviews
Moods
funny 67%
mysterious 29%
relaxing 22%
adventurous 18%
emotional 18%
hopeful 14%
reflective 14%
challenging 4%
tense 4%
dark 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic friendship, Misogyny, ClassismModerate
Death of parentMinor
Antisemitism, Infidelity, Murder