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pk1 's review for:
Northanger Abbey
by Jane Austen
I kept getting an “Evelina” wannabe vibe from this, and I think “Evelina” is the superior novel. I can see why Austen never published this in her lifetime.
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Re-read Nov 2021: I'm glad I gave this another chance. Overall, it was fine, if forgettable, with slow parts that did not seem to add much to the plot. As with Austen, not sure if I'm supposed to be happy with the ending when we get a line like this: ". . . though Henry was now sincerely attached to her . . . and loved her society . . . his affection originated in nothing better than gratitude, or . . . that a persuasion of her partiality for him had been the only cause of giving her a serious thought." Mixed feelings! Somewhat of a bitter taste left in my mouth. This is basically "Evelina" elevated with added social commentary, and I'm not mad. "Evelina" was more fun though, and I have very fond memories of my reading experience of it! It's safe to say "Pride and Prejudice" still is and probably always will be my favorite Jane Austen, but I'm almost nervous to re-read it for like a 12th time (?) (I've lost count), because I would be devastated if I don't perpetually love it like I always have.
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Re-read Nov 2021: I'm glad I gave this another chance. Overall, it was fine, if forgettable, with slow parts that did not seem to add much to the plot. As with Austen, not sure if I'm supposed to be happy with the ending when we get a line like this: ". . . though Henry was now sincerely attached to her . . . and loved her society . . . his affection originated in nothing better than gratitude, or . . . that a persuasion of her partiality for him had been the only cause of giving her a serious thought." Mixed feelings! Somewhat of a bitter taste left in my mouth. This is basically "Evelina" elevated with added social commentary, and I'm not mad. "Evelina" was more fun though, and I have very fond memories of my reading experience of it! It's safe to say "Pride and Prejudice" still is and probably always will be my favorite Jane Austen, but I'm almost nervous to re-read it for like a 12th time (?) (I've lost count), because I would be devastated if I don't perpetually love it like I always have.