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A review by emilys_editions
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This was my first time reading Wuthering Heights in full and I, like many, had wrongfully expected a glorious romance.
Reader, that is not what I experienced.
Wuthering Heights is a novel about hate, jealousy, anger, disgust and revenge. In all honestly, none of the characters are likeable. Even the ever-present Nelly Dean has traits and habits which make her appear less than friendly.
Everyone in Wuthering Heights has suffered and everyone (apparently) deserves pity and revenge.
However, I can't deny that the younger Brontë has written a novel that is filled with beautiful phraseology and scenes that will remain with me for a lifetime. "He is more myself than I" is just one, obvious, example. There are many more.
Generally, I enjoyed it but it was a bit of a slog. Everyone is so miserable, it does make it a hard read.
Reader, that is not what I experienced.
Wuthering Heights is a novel about hate, jealousy, anger, disgust and revenge. In all honestly, none of the characters are likeable. Even the ever-present Nelly Dean has traits and habits which make her appear less than friendly.
Everyone in Wuthering Heights has suffered and everyone (apparently) deserves pity and revenge.
However, I can't deny that the younger Brontë has written a novel that is filled with beautiful phraseology and scenes that will remain with me for a lifetime. "He is more myself than I" is just one, obvious, example. There are many more.
Generally, I enjoyed it but it was a bit of a slog. Everyone is so miserable, it does make it a hard read.