Northanger Abbey

I listened to this book because it was a selection for a gothic book club I belong to. Overall I was very underwhelmed. Austen's work is at times delightfully satirical, but some of the humor and nuances of the book may be lost on those not familiar with gothic classics such as the works of Radcliffe. Those who are familiar with such works may find themselves wishing they were listening to one of works instead of this one. It took FOREVER for Catherine, the book's “heroine” to actually go to the title location, and much of the book was simply a story about love and English society. Austen fans may enjoy this work, though some of her better known works are probably superior to this, her debut novel. Fans of gothic literature are advised to pass on this one in favor of one of the “horrid novels” this book references. Anne Massey's narration was solid and was included in the Audible Plus Catalogue.