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A review by buzzinfly
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wuthering Heights seems to have both a cult following and an equally large group of people who despise it and cannot for the life of themselves see why it is held in such high regard. The general reasons seem to be dislikable characters, slow-paced plot, difficult writing style, et cetera, et cetera - but these are all the reasons I adore the novel.
Dislikable and petty characters and a plot devoid of soppy love and/or politics and religions was incredibly shocking in the nineteenth century when this book was first published. The plot-twisting melodrama kept me from putting the book down. The complex character development is insanely original and creative. This might well be one of the most important pieces of English literature we have ever been graced with since Pride and Prejudice.
The clever literary devices, and the confusing relationship of Heathcliff and Cathy, combined withher coming back to "haunt" Heathcliff and mourn over her poor decision making builds up with a most satisfying end.
This novel is easily a 10/10.
Dislikable and petty characters and a plot devoid of soppy love and/or politics and religions was incredibly shocking in the nineteenth century when this book was first published. The plot-twisting melodrama kept me from putting the book down. The complex character development is insanely original and creative. This might well be one of the most important pieces of English literature we have ever been graced with since Pride and Prejudice.
The clever literary devices, and the confusing relationship of Heathcliff and Cathy, combined with
This novel is easily a 10/10.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Animal death