Northanger Abbey Audiobook

" Not my favorite Jane but very funny in sections. Her social commentary is hilarious in the first section. I just think her story waned in the second half. "

" No one can beat JA! "

" Northanger Abbey was one of the better Jane Austen novels I've read. It ended kind of suddenly with almost no dialogue and just a bunch of summarizing, but the rest of the plot made it worth it. The traditional love story was complemented with a mysterious aspect of living in an Abbey, and it was generally a different approach. Austen used first person at times, and described her main character as a heroine, kind of breaking the fourth wall. It was really intriguing to read. "

" This novel was a fun and fast read. It serves as a glimpse into history through the eyes of Jane Austen. Her social commentaries are amusing and so are her constant pangs to the genre of the time's gothic novels. "

" Too much fluff for me no substance. "

" This novel is listed on my Gothic module to read this year... but I was constantly waiting for aspects that would resemble the Gothic. Fair enough it has an abbey, and the slightest amount of suspense. But basically it's a love story, that ends happily as in all Austen novels! "

" Oh, Jane Austen, how brilliantly witty and hilarious you are. Oh, Henry Tilney, need I say more? "

" Better than her juvenilia and far more compelling than her epistolary work, but quite dry and long winded. It takes too long for an event to unfold - especially when that event is something as simple as a character waiting around to see another or some other mundane activity. The writung is eloquent but absolutely dull. "

" Nice book but fairly typical "

" Better than the books I have read lately. "

" This amusing story is definitely Austin's best. Her heroine shines as an authentic person that can be related to no matter what the era. Though Austin's other novels have good plots, they're not always executed in the best manner ("Show us, don't tell us, Jane"), but she hits the right notes in this one. "

" Hilarious, witty, and hopelessly romantic - A classic Austen novel. A big plus for this one is its comparative shortness. "

" Northanger Abbey was one of the better Jane Austen novels I've read. It ended kind of suddenly with almost no dialogue and just a bunch of summarizing, but the rest of the plot made it worth it. The traditional love story was complemented with a mysterious aspect of living in an Abbey, and it was generally a different approach. Austen used first person at times, and described her main character as a heroine, kind of breaking the fourth wall. It was really intriguing to read. "

" the first part of the book was pretty awful. But the second part was pretty awesome. This was the first Jane Austen book I've read, but I think I'll read another one in the future. "

" Oh, Northanger Abbey. You were a sweet little book, but you just didn't sparkle as much as Pride and Prejudice. "

" Just as awesome as the first and second time I read this novel. By far my favourite Austen book. "

" One of my favorites by her cause it's creepy and makes fun of creepy novels all at the same time. Best of both worlds. "

" Tremendously boring but well written. "

" One of her best works: Hilarious, well written, captivating, and insightful. "

" At first, I found it quite difficult to endeavour with this work by Austen. I perhaps think I wasn't in the right mindset, as the last couple of chapters really enraptured me. Like what I have experienced of Austen before, the ending was typically cliche. However, the addition of some darker elements (Catherine's interest in old abbeys and the connotation of evil within them) were interesting. Austen mixed up her narration style a bit compared to Persuasion as well which was refreshing! "

" Not my favourite Jane Austen book however I am happy that her work improved over time. Even though this may have been the last book of hers published posthumously it was the least developed and was actually one of the first novels she wrote. The ending was disappointing and was tailed off very quickly. "

" SO much better once I realized I'm not supposed to like any of the characters. Still not my favorite, though. "

" My least favorite by Austen. "

" Jane austens best one! Love it "

" Not usually a huge Jane Austen fan but I enjoyed this much more! "

" I liked the story, and the fact that Austen would comment on the fact that she knew this was sort of a cliche story and her writing of it... but I guess there was a reason this wasn't published before she died. Holy run-on-sentences, Batman! "

" One of my fav Austen romance novels, Catherine's vivid imagination and tendency to daydream reminds me of myself as a young girl. "

" My least favorite Jane Austen but it is still Jane Austen. "

" I really enjoyed this book! I especially liked the protagonist's (Catherine Morland)innocence and how she experiences the world around her. Although it is typical of Jane Austen and of the style back then, I thought the whole story could have been told in half the length... it really is a quick story. However, I thought it was a quick read and I recommend it to any Jane Austen fan! "

" My least favourite of Jane's works...but only a teeny bit. "

" Reading as an audiobook through librivox; it's been a long time between Austens & I am surprised by the strength of her social & cultural critique - way ahead of 'romance genre' novelists. There's a nice little aside on the nature of novels already. "

" Still like Jane Austen, and thought the book was very readable, but got annoyed by the constant asides to the reader and the odd use of quotation marks when it was not a direct quote. "

" So far, least favorite Jane Austen novel. "

" I was wonderfully surprised with this book. I did not expect much, however, the action was unbelievable and so much more intense then in any of her other books. This was Agatha Christie style, but, in Jane Austen brilliant character descriptions. I have to admit, I enjoyed it more than Emma, Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion. I think it is equal to Pride and Prejudice. Definitely a must read! "

" A parody of gothic novels of its time, Northanger Abbey is a highly entertaining and at times comical read. "

" SO much better once I realized I'm not supposed to like any of the characters. Still not my favorite, though. "

" This is a different one for her, but still very good. I love her sense of humor. "

" Not Jane Austen's best work. But everything she wrote is worth reading. "

" I like this novel. Catherine Morland is a naive seventeen year old totally in awe of everything, although Eleanor is my favourite character (perhaps slightly swayed by the ITV adaption that I've seen). What I really love is that Austen shows Mr Thorpe's rakish character by having him say 'D-- it' in every sentence! "

" This is my favorite books out of all of Austen's works. "

" It's more of a 3,5 for me. I enjoyed the second volume much better than the first. It's a good book and I was happy while reading it but it was too slow at times and there wasn't a big plot like I like it. It was, nevertheless, a very enjoyable book and I'm looking forward to read more of Jane Austen's works "

" This is the only Jane Austen book that I can say I actually like the movie better than the book. BBC, of course. "

" In the book there is a narrator that kept jumping when just wanted to read the story. They also spent more than half to book in Bath. I would have thought that most of the story would have taken place in Northanger Abbey. The characters were boring and it was really hard for me to understand what was going on. I hated to book, in order to finish it I had to force myself to read. I would not recommend it to a friend. "

" Mansfield Park is still my favorite, this is pretty good. "

" I love Jane Austen's writing and I certainly enjoyed this book. However, the characters here lack the depth and complexity found in her later works. "

" Important as a comparison to her later works. you can see glimpses of Austen's future themes and pathways to better character development. I tended to get bored while reading it. "

" There were several eye-roll worthy moments in this book until I finally read the description and discovered that it is thought to be a satire of the gloomy gothic novel popular in Jane Austen's time. It was generally fun to read when not so much making fun of the writing style of those novelists. "

" What a wonderful read! :) "

" I enjoyed this book, as i am an Austen fan, but glad I read Sparknotes along with it to fully appreciate all the remarks fully, esp. those regarding novels and gothic stories of the time. "

" Very funny and a great parody of The Mysteries of Udolpho which is also one of my favorite gothic novels. Henry Tilney is definitely one of my favorite Austen's hero and Eleanor Tilney is one of my most favorite Austen's characters along with Miss Bates and Mr. Woodhouse from Emma. "

" Catherine Morland makes Emma Woodhouse look like a damn rocket scientist, but I still very much enjoyed this meta novel about the dangers of reading too many novels. Very funny, but with not many multifaceted characters as show up in Austen's later novels. It's fun to witness the Austen wit in its infancy, definitely. And Isabella Thorne is one of the original frenemy mean girls "

" Lighthearted and fun-- I really enjoyed this as my first Jane Austen read. I chose to read this book first out of her novels (as opposed to starting with her most popular, Pride and Prejudice) because I've heard it really shows off her humor, and I was not disappointed. Catherine is a naive, kind-spirited, and loveable heroine whose time in Bath and at Northanger Abbey was enjoyable to read. "

" Homey, and loaded with details. Descriptions galore. Typical Austen. "

" A little bit disappointing at the end, maybe because of the quickness of the ending..but it's been amazing the whole time I've been reading it! "

" my favourite Austen. what more can be said? "

" I am sucker for Jane Austin. I just love her style and vision. A definite re-read. "

" Very cute and classic Jane Austen. Definitely recommend this book. It's not too long nor too short. "

" To me, this book seems very different from Jane Austen's others. I really enjoyed it, though it's certainly not my favorite. I loved the changes and twists in the plot. "

" Love this book! Just finished reading it for a second time. Hilarious, sweet, and short. "

" I loved this book! It was almost as if Jane Austen was taking sarcastic digs at all of her previous books. So witty and funny! "

" not my favorite characters, or storyline. but I love the satire "

" I'm glad we have Austen's POV of her time, but as a novel this one is not that good "

" I listened to the Naxos audiobook of NORTHANGER ABBEY. The actress reading it (Juliet Stevenson) has full powers and I recommend it if you can find it. The novel itself is funny, insightful and never boring. It also provides a glimpse into Austen's ideas on art. While the Gothic novel is discussed by the characters in a very entertaining way (one character wishing to live in a Gothic world) there is a passage worthy of Thomas Mann, in which two characters, in the presence of another, discuss painting. "

" A good little story to quench the thirst for Austen. "

" I've seen several Jane Austen movies and even visited her house but this is the first of her novels I've read. Fun! The twisting turning path to the happy ending you've come to expect from her. Fun to experience the manners and customs of the time. Very enjoyable! "

" It's meh, quite precise pacing and narrative for its simplicity tho... "

" First published in 1918, one year after Jane Austen's death. Of course, beautifully written. Our heroine Catherine Morland , reads many Gothic novels. This causes her imagination to run away with her, as she explores the Abbey. The best part of the book is the last third. "

" This is one of my favorite Austen novels, as well as one of the shortest. I think out of all the books, this one best gives away Austen's personality. While her other novels are centered around a story, this one (her first published if memory serves) is centered around style- it makes fun of the Gothic novels of the time. "

" Running down Abbey Road. Don't stop the ocean. I need to feel a tidal wave. "

" The most annoying novel Jane Austen ever wrote. "

" Not my cup of tea. Austen's attempted Gothic element made the story a bit weird. "

" I love Jane Austen and have loved everything I read by her up to this point. I could not get into the book and found myself plowing through it just so I could be done. I found the characters irritating and unlikeable and was not moved by the story, which I usually am when it comes to Jane Austen. "

" Jane austens best one! Love it "

" This was a fun "read" for a long drive. I enjoyed renewing my acquaintance with a book I hadn't read since college. The characters are delightful. "

" First published in 1918, one year after Jane Austen's death. Of course, beautifully written. Our heroine Catherine Morland , reads many Gothic novels. This causes her imagination to run away with her, as she explores the Abbey. The best part of the book is the last third. "

" Some funny send ups of the gothic and some great writing but the story is ultimately toss. "

" This is probably my 2nd favorite Jane Austen book, after Pride & Prejudice (of course). I love the parody. There are parts where I was laughing out loud. If you've never tried this, or haven't read it in awhile, you should try it again. Terrific read. "

" I liked the tone of this book. Gothic parody. Henry Tilney is my 2nd favorite Austen hero. "

" Really not much character development of the principal heroine Catherine Morland. I strongly suspect that the character of Catherine is what inspired the female protagonist of Manichitrathaazhu, the excellent Malayalam movie, now that I think of it is not too far a call from an Austenian novel. "

" I have read this book a few times,and just love reading heaps and heaps,i never get sick of it. "

" Northanger Abbey is a novel about novels! Any lover of literature can relate to Catherine Morland, our heroine who wishes her life could be as simple as one of her favorite books. This piece of metafiction encourages the literary community to embrace the novel as an art form. "

" My second Jane Austen book. I love being transported to her world. "

" One of Jane Austen's best novels..I like the gothic mixture with romance..and of course one can only fall in love with Jane Austen male characters. "

" I find that I have a hard time getting through Jane Austen stories. Think it has to do with the fact that I read so many current novels. It's hard going back to slow moving, very wordy stories without much substance. Pride & Prejudice is still my favorite of hers. "

" I liked it. It was clever and fun to read, but not my favorite of Jane Austen. A quick read! (If you are able to sit down and book it out all at once.) "

" I've always been a Jane austen fan, Pride and Prejudice my favorites, but now it has clear competition in the endearing naivet of Catherine morland and Henry Tilney's overall aimability (makes you swoon ). "

" more free kindle books, but I do enjoy Jane Austen. "

" 2,5 stars actually. I didn't quite understand where Jane Austen is trying to get at. I just couldn't figure out the point. Is definitely far beyond to be my favorite Austen book. "

" I only read this because it was on the barnes and Noble Classics list. It was actually pretty bad. "

" the stroy line was quit relatable and i grew very attached to the characters but it seemed lacked in romance for me "

" What a wonderful read! :) "

" the first part of the book was pretty awful. But the second part was pretty awesome. This was the first Jane Austen book I've read, but I think I'll read another one in the future. "

" My second favorite Austen. I never get tired of it. "

" This was such a cute book! I liked the satire on Gothic romances; Catherine was so funny. :) "

" Read this twice over time, different each time. So carefully written, one of my favourite classics. "

" It took me a while to get into Northanger Abbey it just doesn't grab me the same as others works by Jane Austen do, but once I had read it and see a BBC adaptation it grew on me, still not one of my Favourites but well worth a read :) "

" This was a really nice, pleasant read. I guess it would qualify as "fluff" in Austen's time. Though it is an uncomplicated story, Northanger Abbey is imaginitive and I loved the character and plot development. "

" I liked the book. It's different from others austen books but absolutely pleasant to read. "

" Ok to listen to on a road trip but generally unimpressive and basically the exact same as every other book she's written. "

" Austen doesn't disappoint. This isn't one I'd reread, like Pride and Prejudice, but I still enjoyed the characterization and the satisfying romance. "

" Highly recommend! Great Austen gothic romantic, humourous, and witty novel! ~Manvsbooksclub "

" Northanger Abbey is more lighthearted than any other Jane Austen books. Its easy to read and love. For me, personally, it wasnt as brilliant as Jane Austen's other novels but still is a fantastic read. "

" I'm another one in the Jane Austen Fan Club. I like everything she wrote. The style is too "slow" or culture/lifestyle-focused for some people, but when given a chance, it's completely amazing. "

" I like this book well enough, but I was never so enamoured of it, that I couldn't put it down for a day or two, coming back to it when it suited me. "

" How can anyone not like Catherine Morland's adventure? "

" I didn't enjoy this book as much as most of the other novels by Austen, but it wasn't unpleasant. The book was an easy read and the plot was fairly simple. I found it tedious, though, that the real story started in the middle of the book. "

" Like all of Austen's novels I have read this many times-- but I think my first reading of this, years ago, was my first realization that Jane Austen was a humorist. "

" The style of books I like to return to but not one of my favourites. "

" Boo. I don't like Jane Austin. This is the second book I've read and the first I've actually finished. I just don't like it. The style the characters, nada. So, no more. "

" My personal favorite of all of Jane Austen's works. "

" I'm glad we have Austen's POV of her time, but as a novel this one is not that good "

" Meh... not my favorite Jane Austen book. The story ended up being predictable with some clumsy dramatic scenes. The story wasn't as believable as her other works. "

" Jane Austen is meant to be savored...and savor it I do! "

" Kind of like the movie better :P "

" I loved this one! I can see how some people who are jane Austen fans don't like this one as much, because this one is very different from all of her other novels... it's more like a mystery than a romance ... but I thought it was great! "

" One of my favorite books!!! I could relate to Catherine because I feel like I'm starting out ordinary too. And the romance was realistic, not "fateful" or "star-crossed". Just an ordinary boy and girl slowly falling in love. Perfect. "

" One of her best works: Hilarious, well written, captivating, and insightful. "

" Northanger Abbey and Pride and Prejudice are my favorite Jane Austen novels. "

" So much fun! Love the silliness! "

" Definitely another great Jane Austen novel. The happy ending was a little more contrived and hurried than others, which is probably why it's not as popular. It was still a really enjoyable book, both for its plot, and also for Auten's observations on novels and Gothic novels, in particular. "

" This was my first Austen and i was surprised at how much i enjoyed it. i do want to mention that i listened to an audio book version so i didn't actually read it. for me the audio book was a great way to get used to the writing style. I look forward to read more of Austen's books. "

" 3.5 stars. It's a well written, but frivolous story. It is Austen's first published story and the beginning of a wonderful author is evident, but this particular story is frivolous. "

" This novel was a fun and fast read. It serves as a glimpse into history through the eyes of Jane Austen. Her social commentaries are amusing and so are her constant pangs to the genre of the time's gothic novels. "

" I've a feeling I'm giving this a 3 star rating because I didn't really delve into it. I read it simply to enjoy it. The analyzations and deeper understandings will come later, I'm sure. "

" First published in 1918, one year after Jane Austen's death. Of course, beautifully written. Our heroine Catherine Morland , reads many Gothic novels. This causes her imagination to run away with her, as she explores the Abbey. The best part of the book is the last third. "

" Read this twice over time, different each time. So carefully written, one of my favourite classics. "

" I felt like it took a bit more for me to get into this then it usually does for a Jane Austen book, but in the end I'm glad I stuck it out and read it. "

" It was not particularly my favorite. The main character had no backbone! "

" I grew to appreciate this more after reading it in class. "

" my favourite Austen. what more can be said? "

" I rarely ever enjoy literary satire and Northanger Abbey was no exception. I completed 20% before tossing it into the pile of very few books I have never finished. "

" This will never be my favorite jane austen book,,.. but it will never be far from an over all favorite of mine. The book spoke many things in many layers, which I am sure to ponder over for some time to come. "

" Enjoyed it better than two Jane Austen novels I've read-- "Sense and Sensibility" and "Pride and Prejudice." "

" If you don't get that this entire book is a joke I'm concerned for you. "

" I see what she was trying to do here, but it comes off more frustrated and catty than satirical. It does make me glad that I live in the 21st century, though, and not the 18th. "

" This was like P.G. Wodehouse writing in Jane Austen's style. I loved her tongue-in-cheek mood. The plot was a little disconnected (the bit about General Tilney's wife didn't fit) and used all the same elements of every other Austen, but this one made me laugh. "

" I actually prefer this book to Pride and Prejudice. It's not only a coming of age story, but a book about novel-writing and reading itself. It's compelling and nothing seems superfluous and Austen's wit comes clearly through every character and narration. "

" Just as awesome as the first and second time I read this novel. By far my favourite Austen book. "

" For an Austen, this was rather disappointing. Felt like a really dumb book. I understand it's meant to be parody, but felt like she actually meant to write a stupid book. "

" I loved this one! I can see how some people who are jane Austen fans don't like this one as much, because this one is very different from all of her other novels... it's more like a mystery than a romance ... but I thought it was great! "

" Not my favorite Austin novel, for many reasons. "

" Se nota que fue el primer libro escrito por Jean Austen. Los acontecimientos son largos y el.final algo apresurado pero me gusta "

" How can anyone not like Catherine Morland's adventure? "

" I've seen several Jane Austen movies and even visited her house but this is the first of her novels I've read. Fun! The twisting turning path to the happy ending you've come to expect from her. Fun to experience the manners and customs of the time. Very enjoyable! "

" I like that this novel contains literary themes. "

" There is something about this Gothic parody that I absolutely loved. I wish I could explain it, but I can't put it into words. I found Catherine young and naive, but it is what I loved about her. She was a very relatable character. "

" Not my favorite Jane Austen. I never felt attached to the protagonist. If anything, she was kind of a naive flake. I just wanted her to get some common sense. However, I still really enjoyed the writing. "

" It was not particularly my favorite. The main character had no backbone! "

" Jane Austen never was one of my all time favourite authors so far, so I wasn't too thrilled to see her on my list of books to read for this semester. At the same time I was determined to take this challenge and make it worthwhile. And who would have thought... I fell in love... more "

" This book is so different from any of Austen's novels. It is dripping with satire, and quite funny. Though it is a romance, the focus is much more about the politics of courtship. "

" Another lovely Jane Austen novel. "

" Not usually a huge Jane Austen fan but I enjoyed this much more! "

" This is one of my favorite Jane Austen novels. The characters are great! Isabella Thorpe is one of the best characters in all of Jane Austen's novels. "

" Really enjoyed it. Review to follow on blog! "

" Loved it! First Jane Austen read! "

" Homey, and loaded with details. Descriptions galore. Typical Austen. "

" Definitely one of my top favorites among Austen's novels. "

" It was pretty good. I still love Pride and Prejudice more.. "

" my favourite Austen. what more can be said? "

" Not as good as Pride and Prejudice by any standard, but still enjoyable. Catherine doesn't lack personality, she just isn't very strong. And she tends to be a bit paranoid about, well, everything. And not much happens. But it was still a good book! "

" My favorite Austen novel. A really good edition of it, too, complete with a map of Bath. "

" Not the best Jane Austen I've read, but okay. "

" Nice, but for a foreign speaker a bit difficult to read in English! "

" Not her best work, but very amusing and charming! "

" Northanger Abbey and Pride and Prejudice are my favorite Jane Austen novels. "

" A parody of gothic novels of its time, Northanger Abbey is a highly entertaining and at times comical read. "

" I love Jane Austen. Another great live story but this book had a much different feel than her others I have read. I feel like the ending of this book was rushed and could've been better but I think she died before she was finished. "

" Not my absolute favorite Ausen novel, but still engaging and interesting. "

" I only read this because it was on the barnes and Noble Classics list. It was actually pretty bad. "

" I'm giving this book an extra star solely because of Mr. Tilney. He is one of my favorite Austen characters. "

" Interesting. Quite different from the other works by Jane Austen. I enjoyed the Gothic bits. "

" It was the first time I read Jane Austen and it was amazing! What a terrific start! "

" The latter half was better than the beginning but I didn't like this as much as Austen's other books "

" Great story for anyone who appreciates the classics. If you've enjoyed books like Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice, you will surely love this one! "

" I did not care for this book. I thought Austen had some clever tongue-and-cheek considering the time period it was written in but overall, I found it dull, dull, dull. Catherine is supposed to be an ordinary girl which is awesome for the message it sends, terrible for her very muted personality. "

" I remember that I forced myself to finish this for that darn essay. >.< "

" Felt a bit rushed. Also not quite as entertaining as I was told it would be. All in all rather disappointing. "

" I wish there had been more talking in it. "

" Oh, Jane Austen, how brilliantly witty and hilarious you are. Oh, Henry Tilney, need I say more? "

" This was a fun book to read. It's about young love with mistakes like young people make. It felt like less of a great romance, like others of Jane Austen's novels, but more of a simple romance; but I still loved it! "

" I really enjoyed this book. It is much more "Gothic" in the romantic book style than any of her other books, but that is part of what I love about it, her amazing ability as an author. "

" I grew to appreciate this more after reading it in class. "

" I thoroughly enjoyed this. Catherine is such a relatable heroine. Smart but naive. And the characters surrounding her are funny in their wittiness or their hypocrisy and annoying ways. One of my favorite (next to Emma and P&P). "

" Loved this book thought it was a great edition to Austen's library. Very weird and mysterious. "

" ReReading for class - this is my fifth or sixth reading and I love it every time. "

" Really not much character development of the principal heroine Catherine Morland. I strongly suspect that the character of Catherine is what inspired the female protagonist of Manichitrathaazhu, the excellent Malayalam movie, now that I think of it is not too far a call from an Austenian novel. "

" ReReading for class - this is my fifth or sixth reading and I love it every time. "

" Definitely my favorite Austen novel so far! "

" This is one of my favorite Jane Austen novels. The characters are great! Isabella Thorpe is one of the best characters in all of Jane Austen's novels. "

" Kind of like the movie better :P "

" I found this one boring. I gave it my usual "40 pages or 4 chapters" and found myself hating that guideline. "

" Oh, Northanger Abbey. You were a sweet little book, but you just didn't sparkle as much as Pride and Prejudice. "

" Not fond of Jane Austen. "

" SO much better once I realized I'm not supposed to like any of the characters. Still not my favorite, though. "

" Sorry to all those Jane Austen fans. I love a classic with the best of them but I found this a very frustratingly slow read. I'm surprised I finished it to be honest. Took forever to get to the point and was quite predictable. "

" The style of books I like to return to but not one of my favourites. "

" A very funny novel. Austen manages to lampoon gothic novels and at the same time stay true to her own writing. "

" This is one of the more neglected of Austen's works, and I don't know why: it's hilarious. Mr. Tilney is one of the most unique male heroes in her body of books, and all of the gothic novel spoofery simply delights. "

" It was good. Definitley one of her first books. It is sweet and innocent. "

" Another Austen classic. I for one will not tire of reading classic literature like this. "

" My first book on my Kindle... Loved this Austen book--- probably because I could seriously relate to the heroine... Was so similar at 17. It was simply a pleasure to read complete with several chuckle out loud scenes. "

" My first and so far only Jane read and lots of fun. Very readable/modern in it's <br/>style. Compare it to say James Fenimore Cooper writing much later but so much harder to read. Contains a very early literary reference to &quot;base ball&quot;. "

" Je l'ai lu en français en format électronique. J'ai aimé. Comment ne pas aimer Jane Austen? La finale m'a étonnée. "

" It's clear this was an early work, although I wasn't aware of that fact until I finished it. But I found it witty enough, just very rushed at the end "

" weak female leads. Frustrating Jane. I didn't expect that, not even for your first book. I hope no girl is as naive as Catherine. <br/><br/>Good story, but lacking in dialogue. "

" After a trip to Bath, it was time to read this Austen classic which I have not read. Lovely read. "

" A most delight­ful read. This is Austen’s first book writ­ten and it is (there­fore) the most unpol­ished. And it shows in her style. It is less diplo­matic and styled than her later works. And that is exactly what I liked. "

" I liked the book. It's different from others austen books but absolutely pleasant to read. "

" Northanger Abbey has nothing on Jane Austen's other novels. I'm disappointed. "

" It was a good read, was actually late coming back from lunch one day because I didnt want to put the book down! It is not one of Jane Austens more popular stories but it is worth taking a look at.. "

" Loved this book. Recommend it . "

" Not as subtly humorous as Pride and Prejudice. Made me giggle and get angry in quick succession. Good story line. The ending is a little awkward. Enjoyed reading this book more than any other Austen book. "

" I love all of the Jane Austen romances but I love this book so much. It's so funny. She's basically making a mockery of a horror. It's fabulous. "

" an uninteresting book. Even thought we had a genre change halfway through. What made me give this book 3 stars is that some of the characters were great. I hated one of them so much I even cursed out loud when he did something I disagreed with. "

" This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "

" This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "

" This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "

" This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "

" This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "

" This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "

" This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "

" Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "

" Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "

" Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "

" Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "

" Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "

" Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "

" Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "

" Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! <br/>Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "

" Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! <br/>Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "

" Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! <br/>Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "

" Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! <br/>Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "

" Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! <br/>Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "

" Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! <br/>Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "

" Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! <br/>Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "

" An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "

" An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "

" An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "

" An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "

" An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "

" An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "

" An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "

" I've read Pride &amp; Prejudice and am now reading Sense &amp; Sensibility. Along with reading these books, I am also collecting 2 versions each of the films. I enjoy them that much. "

" I've read Pride &amp; Prejudice and am now reading Sense &amp; Sensibility. Along with reading these books, I am also collecting 2 versions each of the films. I enjoy them that much. "

" I've read Pride &amp; Prejudice and am now reading Sense &amp; Sensibility. Along with reading these books, I am also collecting 2 versions each of the films. I enjoy them that much. "

" I've read Pride &amp; Prejudice and am now reading Sense &amp; Sensibility. Along with reading these books, I am also collecting 2 versions each of the films. I enjoy them that much. "

" I've read Pride &amp; Prejudice and am now reading Sense &amp; Sensibility. Along with reading these books, I am also collecting 2 versions each of the films. I enjoy them that much. "

" I've read Pride &amp; Prejudice and am now reading Sense &amp; Sensibility. Along with reading these books, I am also collecting 2 versions each of the films. I enjoy them that much. "

" I've read Pride &amp; Prejudice and am now reading Sense &amp; Sensibility. Along with reading these books, I am also collecting 2 versions each of the films. I enjoy them that much. "

" I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "

" I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "

" I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "

" I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "

" I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "

" I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "

" I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "

" Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "

" Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "

" Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "

" Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "

" Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "

" Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "

" Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "

" bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "

" bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "

" bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "

" bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "

" bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "

" bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "

" bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "

" The best collection of books! Whatever mood you are in,t here is an Austen novel to compliment! "

" The best collection of books! Whatever mood you are in,t here is an Austen novel to compliment! "

" The best collection of books! Whatever mood you are in,t here is an Austen novel to compliment! "

" The best collection of books! Whatever mood you are in,t here is an Austen novel to compliment! "

" The best collection of books! Whatever mood you are in,t here is an Austen novel to compliment! "

" The best collection of books! Whatever mood you are in,t here is an Austen novel to compliment! "

" The best collection of books! Whatever mood you are in,t here is an Austen novel to compliment! "

" Jane Austen's works all in one edition. It can't get much better than this. "

" Jane Austen's works all in one edition. It can't get much better than this. "

" Jane Austen's works all in one edition. It can't get much better than this. "

" Jane Austen's works all in one edition. It can't get much better than this. "

" Jane Austen's works all in one edition. It can't get much better than this. "

" Jane Austen's works all in one edition. It can't get much better than this. "

" Jane Austen's works all in one edition. It can't get much better than this. "

" I love Jane Austen. This is one of the few I keep on my shelf to re-read when I'm in the mood "

" I love Jane Austen. This is one of the few I keep on my shelf to re-read when I'm in the mood "

" I love Jane Austen. This is one of the few I keep on my shelf to re-read when I'm in the mood "