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jorstruly 's review for:
Northanger Abbey
by Jane Austen
-1 Star: Exposition over dialogue
-1 Star: Pacing
-1 Star: Inconsistent tone
The first half of the novel encapsulates classic Austen. Aside from the Heroine, the characters feel one-dimensional. I found the first act a bit tedious. There aren't enough conversations to deepen characters and drive the story forward. Instead we're given a sort of play by play, that makes the characters feel distant. The second half ventures into the Gothic satire. The contrast to me was a bit jarring, though I prefer the second half. Change of scenery does wonder for the story. Austen paints atmosphere of the Abbey so vividly. I wish she'd done this more in her other novels. It feels less consistent, less charming, than her other novels.
-1 Star: Pacing
-1 Star: Inconsistent tone
The first half of the novel encapsulates classic Austen. Aside from the Heroine, the characters feel one-dimensional. I found the first act a bit tedious. There aren't enough conversations to deepen characters and drive the story forward. Instead we're given a sort of play by play, that makes the characters feel distant. The second half ventures into the Gothic satire. The contrast to me was a bit jarring, though I prefer the second half. Change of scenery does wonder for the story. Austen paints atmosphere of the Abbey so vividly. I wish she'd done this more in her other novels. It feels less consistent, less charming, than her other novels.