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Northanger Abbey
by Jane Austen
Officially halfway through the Jane Austen books! This was the last one that I knew nothing about, but I found it thoroughly entertaining. This book felt unique with the way it included elements from gothic novels which were popular at the time and the younger female lead who was a fascinating blend of level-headed but also creative, imaginative, and who often imagined herself as a heroine in a story. The humor in this story often made me laugh out loud, and the commentary on literature in it was very fun. The cast of characters as a whole were entertaining. Austen is sometimes too good at writing characters who are supposed to be unlikable, and they become a bit annoying. In terms of other things that didn’t work for me, the second half was a bit slower, and definitely emphasized the female lead’s overly imaginative mind to her detriment, which made her a bit less likable. It also sometimes included so many gothic elements that it felt almost like a different type of story. But I will say, I thought the male lead was great, and the story felt Iike it was begging to be on screen as it was just so cinematic. I do want to watch a good adaptation of this one! I think so far, this one ranks in between the last two books I read, and I’m excited to see where it ends up at the end of the is year. 🫂👤☀️