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Northanger Abbey #1 (2011)

by Nancy Butler(Favorite Author)

3.92 of 5 Votes: 2

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Marvel Comics

review 1: Oo, I'm like a giddy kipper. Absolutely loved this. And I'm desperate to know what other classics have been translated into comic book form. I'd never suggest this should replace reading the original - it's just like films though; they are artistic interpretations of the original classic, and its interesting to see the different ways people find to portray them. Although I have my favourite films/series versions of Austen's books, I've never found a Northanger Abbey version I really loved, so this is the best so far. I've still not read all of her books (Emma and Mansfield Park still to go), and although I didn't find Northanger Abbey her best, I did really enjoy it.Anyway, the comic book! Love the art style and the facial expressions and angles to express those feelings b... moreubbling under polite English facades. I wouldn't have been so sure if Austen would have worked as a comic book, but I literally devoured this today whilst eating chocolates and drinking tea.... the chocolate might be contributing a little to the giddiness, but nevermind. It did also remind me that although Henry Tilney is a good guy, he's certainly not the most exciting of heros, and can be a wee bit dry, and even condescending. They're certainly down on their women. There's one bit he makes a comment that it doesn't matter if Catherine isn't that intelligent and well-read, because she's pretty... and then in the whole Isobella - Captain Tilney (older brother thing) the blame is considered to lie completely with Isobella; for no one man would be upset over another man showing his love attentions. He'd ONLY be upset by his love flirting back. Apparently!I'm going to have to look out for more of these comics.
review 2: I really enjoy these graphic adaptations by Nancy Butler. They make classic novels accessible to some teens who would never consider picking them up otherwise. This is the third Austin she's done and each is just a bit different in style or tone. In spite of that intense cover, the story is a bit lighter without as many twists and turns as "Pride and Prejudice" or "Sense and Sensibility". Still, it was a fun read. less

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