Comments on eclectic / eccentric: Book Discussion: Northanger Abbey

great point about her narrative voice! I'm rea...

2012-01-30T14:59:10.931-06:00

great point about her narrative voice! I'm reading Mansfield Park right now and it's certainly of a distinct style.

The naughty is definitely one of the perks!

2012-01-17T09:01:37.823-06:00

The naughty is definitely one of the perks!

The entire dry, ironic, snarky persona she created...

2012-01-17T09:01:18.355-06:00

The entire dry, ironic, snarky persona she created really gets me geeking too.

I just really get a kick out of her voice. But I t...

2012-01-17T09:00:38.544-06:00

I just really get a kick out of her voice. But I think I've only read three of her novels, so I'll have to give the others a whirl to really know if I'm a fan.

Amazing -- you've explained my exact feeling a...

2012-01-16T20:45:14.362-06:00

Amazing -- you've explained my exact feeling about Jane Austen, and why I love her writing so much. She's like the best friend or aunt you love spending time with because she's witty and snarky (and maybe just the teensiest bit naughty).

I feel the same way about Jane Austen. I think sh...

2012-01-16T20:20:11.944-06:00

I feel the same way about Jane Austen. I think she would have the same sense of humor as me :-)

I'm glad you're liking it. I'm not a h...

2012-01-16T19:53:11.697-06:00

I'm glad you're liking it. I'm not a huge Jane Austen fan, but this one was definitely one of the two I really liked, along with P&P.

It does make you read more slowly; language and th...

2012-01-16T19:41:32.311-06:00

It does make you read more slowly; language and the necessity for thought are two reasons I really like classics.

The joys of reading, right? Everyone's differe...

2012-01-16T19:41:03.182-06:00

The joys of reading, right? Everyone's different. :)

I really need to read more Austen. I clearly like ...

2012-01-16T19:40:44.731-06:00

I really need to read more Austen. I clearly like her.

You definitely should read it. It may be my favori...

2012-01-16T19:40:19.335-06:00

You definitely should read it. It may be my favorite of her work that I've read so far.

That's two people in a row who space out Auste...

2012-01-16T19:39:43.374-06:00

That's two people in a row who space out Austen! You make a good point though. On the other hand, I think she may be a joy to re-read. :)

I definitely recommend it!

2012-01-16T19:38:40.559-06:00

I definitely recommend it!

I definitely would pick this one up Jenny!

2012-01-16T19:38:19.789-06:00

I definitely would pick this one up Jenny!

I think it's taking the lead for me too.

2012-01-16T19:37:53.634-06:00

I think it's taking the lead for me too.

It's been awhile since I read P&P but I do...

2012-01-16T19:37:27.227-06:00

It's been awhile since I read P&P but I do think NA may stand out as a better book in my mind.

The dry wit is very much part of the English sense...

2012-01-16T19:14:55.103-06:00

The dry wit is very much part of the English sense of humour. You need to read slowly to assimilate that!

Nice thoughts! This was my least favorite but mayb...

2012-01-16T17:53:44.939-06:00

Nice thoughts! This was my least favorite but maybe I'm missing something. :(

I read this one last year and enjoyed it more than...

2012-01-16T15:06:06.369-06:00

I read this one last year and enjoyed it more than I thought I would and I'm now looking forward to re-reading it. The voice is definitely there and the idea of the story being told to you over tea by a friend is a great way to put it.

I started Lady Susan last night and I'm so loving it! The snark in this one is making me laugh out loud.

I read Austen for the first time about five years ...

2012-01-16T14:42:25.574-06:00

I read Austen for the first time about five years ago. I did it mainly because I felt that I should; that as an English major and champion of women authors, I should have at least some experience with her writing. I did not expect to completely love her, or to laugh out loud while reading her! Northanger Abbey is the one Austen I haven't read yet, and I think it may be time to pick it up. It's been awhile since I hung out with my friend Jane :)

I also have not read this one yet, but it sounds l...

2012-01-16T12:09:52.600-06:00

I also have not read this one yet, but it sounds like I should make time for it soon! I have said this before, but I like to ration my Austen, since I know that there won't be anymore to come. I usually only do one per year.

I've had this particular Austen novel on my sh...

2012-01-16T10:09:42.292-06:00

I've had this particular Austen novel on my shelves for years. I typically read one of her novels every few years (spacing them out), and maybe this will be Northanger Abbey's year!

I love the way you describe Austen and the feeling...

2012-01-16T09:10:18.139-06:00

I love the way you describe Austen and the feeling if being told a story over tea. I've read P and P and S and S but not this one. I need to keep it in mind.

People tend to give me weird looks when I say this...

2012-01-16T09:05:16.376-06:00

People tend to give me weird looks when I say this might be my favourite Austen novel, but I'm not one bit sorry :P I think the voice is a big part of the reason why.

I think NA may be fast becoming my fav over P&...

2012-01-16T08:43:34.360-06:00

I think NA may be fast becoming my fav over P&P; or it's a tie. Due to the reasons you mentioned, and I always smile to myself when reading NA. I think you captured this book and Austen perfectly and as how I think of her and her work, in this post. Enjoy your reading :)