neila3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.75
duarshe's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Do I get why this book is a classic? Obviously. But do I get why people romanticize Heathcliff and Catherine's relationship? Hell no.
Before studying this book in class (I'm doing an English major), I literally thought this was a romance novel. To be honest, it is in some weird way a romance novel, but taken to a toxic obsessed kind of love mixed with the characteristics of the Gothic novel of 19th-century Britain.
I'm really excited that I finally finished this book since I've been reading it since MAY and we're in AUGUST. However, I got lazy because from the moment Heathcliff leaves for three years until Catherine (junior) grows up a bit and starts visiting the Heights, it's all a big blur, and I didn't really care. It was a bit hard for me to get through the story, not only because English is not my first language and this was written in the 19th century, but also because classic novels tend to explain and describe completely unnecessary things and idle conversations.
Also, can we talk about how almost every character in this was completely and utterly annoying? The only character towards whom I didn't have any negative feelings was Nelly.
Before studying this book in class (I'm doing an English major), I literally thought this was a romance novel. To be honest, it is in some weird way a romance novel, but taken to a toxic obsessed kind of love mixed with the characteristics of the Gothic novel of 19th-century Britain.
I'm really excited that I finally finished this book since I've been reading it since MAY and we're in AUGUST. However, I got lazy because from the moment Heathcliff leaves for three years until Catherine (junior) grows up a bit and starts visiting the Heights, it's all a big blur, and I didn't really care. It was a bit hard for me to get through the story, not only because English is not my first language and this was written in the 19th century, but also because classic novels tend to explain and describe completely unnecessary things and idle conversations.
Also, can we talk about how almost every character in this was completely and utterly annoying? The only character towards whom I didn't have any negative feelings was Nelly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, and Violence
charms92's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
wibblethefisch's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
louisar's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ash_is_reading_books's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The biggest problem I have with people reccomending this novel is that it's described as a romance. While love and passion is a theme, it's by no means a story about love - it's more about abuse, co-dependancy and how someone can be a victim of their own upbringing
With it's beautiful prose, excellent use of pathetic fallacy and powerful themes, it's perfect for those looking for a challenge
With it's beautiful prose, excellent use of pathetic fallacy and powerful themes, it's perfect for those looking for a challenge
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death and Child abuse
rumourhasit's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
5.0
zory's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jayda_lily's review
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
I enjoyed many parts and how heightened the stakes were for every character. However, I felt like I was seeing everything through five layers of frosted glass with the amount of second-hand and third-hand narratives that were being recounted. Mr Lockwood's only purpose was to deliver us to Mrs Dean, the vessel of the story. He wasn't even the vessel, he was just the road to get there.