Northanger Abbey by Val McDermid

343 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance mysterious slow-paced
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Northanger Abbey by Val McDermid is a captivating read for fans of witty, modern retellings of classic tales, romance, and mystery, who will delight in a charming, coming-of-age story that cleverly weaves together themes of self-discovery, friendship, and love in the vibrant city of Edinburgh.

Description

Cat Morland is ready to grow up. A homeschooled minister’s daughter in the quaint, sheltered Piddle Valley in Dorset, she loses herself in novels and is sure there is a glamorous adventure awaiting her beyond the valley’s narrow horizon. So imagin...

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Community Reviews

2.94
based on 951 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 73%

mysterious: 48%

funny: 41%

relaxing: 24%

adventurous: 14%

tense: 14%

dark: 12%

emotional: 9%

hopeful: 7%

inspiring: 4%


Pace

20% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
24% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

26% of readers chose Plot
44% of readers chose A mix
26% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
85% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

64% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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