"Northanger Abbey" was the first novel ever written by Jane Austen. To my outlook, the author was a rebel, who didn't fit in, but gazed critically at the ways of her time: full of rules and contradictions. A shallow, bustling society, in which wealth and finding a good match for girls was the mainstay of conversations. Even though "Northanger Abbey '' has its detractors, other fans of Jane Austen's work swear by it. This novel is a representation of Austen beginning to write in earnest. It has earned the accolade to be a beloved, broadly read piece of art, yet despite the worships, truth is it doesn't supersede the love that most readers have for "Pride and Prejudice", which is astonishingly written and stands out for its use of irony, originality, and a romantic plot into the bargain. Nonetheless, "Northanger Abbey" lures you in thanks to its protagonist: Catherine Morland, who is naive, innocent and reliant, yet it's described as a meant-to-be heroine, which is quite baffling as it's stated she doesn't have particularly heroic endowments. Later, the story enthralls you thanks to an engaging plot and well-described, interesting characters. Thanks in advance for any comments or suggestions!