Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
ótima escrita, personagens terríveis. heathcliff é vilão de filme infantil.
"You said I killed you--haunt me then. Be with me always--take any form--drive me mad. Only do not leave me in this abyss, where I cannot find you! Oh, God! It is unutterable! I cannot live without my life! I cannot live without my soul!"
WOW this was heartbreakingly beautiful. I literally didn't want it to end. I even watched the movie while reading and ugh I just love this book so much. I've been hesitating to pick it up but now I'm regretting not starting it sooner.
Heathcliff & Catherine had me stressed out. My heart truly broke for them. They were both so toxic. But you can't tell me they weren't soulmates.
The setting a was beautiful. I feel like this is a perfect read for fall! Just be sure to check trigger warnings if you plan on reading oh and be prepared for Joseph's parts lol. I can't wait to reread this.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The romance tag is because of Cathy and Hareton, Heathcliff can choke.
It's missing a whole chapter of people pissing on Heatchliffs grave
It's missing a whole chapter of people pissing on Heatchliffs grave
Wow, well that wasn't what I expected at all. It's much longer than the song for a start, and Heathcliff was much more of a shit than I expected.
[Listened to the Librivox audiobook by Ruth Golding]
The constant tragic downward spiral of this story was hard to look away from. It gets points for keeping the reader on edge, and for its complex characters. I also liked the fictional glimpse into the effects of racism, classism and intergenerational trauma on different people.
But in the end, I found all the characters unforgivable, any pity you develop for them vanishes quickly (even for the more sensible characters like Nelly). They were all suffering and they made sure everyone suffered with them through emotional, verbal and physical abuse.
Both the Catherines were so annoying and I didn't understand what they'd done to inspire such devotion from the miserable men. Similarly the men had volatile tempers and would resort to various forms of mistreatment if provoked. Didn't find anything romantic to appreciate in this, except maybe Catherine Sr. being the only person who treats Heathcliff like a peer. All the cousin romances were weird.
Entertaining in the same way as trapping a bunch of Sims who hate each other in the same house. But otherwise I don't think I've identified anything memorable/enjoyable in this book.
The constant tragic downward spiral of this story was hard to look away from. It gets points for keeping the reader on edge, and for its complex characters. I also liked the fictional glimpse into the effects of racism, classism and intergenerational trauma on different people.
But in the end, I found all the characters unforgivable, any pity you develop for them vanishes quickly (even for the more sensible characters like Nelly). They were all suffering and they made sure everyone suffered with them through emotional, verbal and physical abuse.
Both the Catherines were so annoying and I didn't understand what they'd done to inspire such devotion from the miserable men. Similarly the men had volatile tempers and would resort to various forms of mistreatment if provoked. Didn't find anything romantic to appreciate in this, except maybe Catherine Sr. being the only person who treats Heathcliff like a peer. All the cousin romances were weird.
Entertaining in the same way as trapping a bunch of Sims who hate each other in the same house. But otherwise I don't think I've identified anything memorable/enjoyable in this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Classism
Moderate: Incest
I finally read it.
I believe I have the capacity to become passionatly obsessed with the Brontë sisters, and their work.
I didn’t enjoy reading this as much as I did Jane eyre, but Emily’s story is genuinely incredible.
I already think I need to re-read it to be able to fully understand it, this wasn’t the easiest read. But Cathy and Heathcliff’s love is sort of unimaginable. I wish for a book in another persons perspective, like Cathy’s or Heathcliff’s. But I do think there is something to Nelly telling the story. You get it from a sort of involved, yet outside point of view and I think it makes it easier for the reader to make their own opinions and assumptions. Mine are that Heathcliff was so young. I mean even when he died, he was only
in his late 30’s. When he and Cathy were first in love and then separated, they weren’t even 20 yet. I honestly think it’s important to remember that Heathcliff’s actions are coming from a hurt, broken, and poorly treated child. I don’t mean to excuse his actions, but I don’t want to excuse the reasons behind his revenge either. He honestly was wronged in his life and he has reason to be a little messed up. I also think Cathy is just a girl in the world, honestly in love with Heathcliff, but also just trying to get by. Trying to find happiness in her day to day life. But her marrying Linton destroyed her only because Heathcliff came back. Only because she was reminded of what she lost and so conflicted in her feelings and her situation. She really made a cage for herself with no way out but death.
in his late 30’s. When he and Cathy were first in love and then separated, they weren’t even 20 yet. I honestly think it’s important to remember that Heathcliff’s actions are coming from a hurt, broken, and poorly treated child. I don’t mean to excuse his actions, but I don’t want to excuse the reasons behind his revenge either. He honestly was wronged in his life and he has reason to be a little messed up. I also think Cathy is just a girl in the world, honestly in love with Heathcliff, but also just trying to get by. Trying to find happiness in her day to day life. But her marrying Linton destroyed her only because Heathcliff came back. Only because she was reminded of what she lost and so conflicted in her feelings and her situation. She really made a cage for herself with no way out but death.
I don’t believe anyone in this story is a true villain. (Except that I really do not like young Linton. I seriously get that he was mistreated and sick and selfish like the rest of us, but his selfishness takes another level. I just don’t find or really want to find any redeeming qualities in him.) The papa Earnshaw was a good man I believe. He tried his best, and it was his death that soured everything. Hindley was a selfish and insecure human. I don’t like him, but I can sort of understand him and sympathize for him. I really do like Edgar Linton. He’s a wonderful person, and of course has faults but he was just trying his best. I feel bad for Isabella, she didn’t deserve to have her life stolen like it was, but I also for unknown reasons don’t like her very much. I think it takes only basic common sense to know that staying clear of a relationship with Heathcliff is best. Heathcliff was way too consumed with revenge and with proving himself, he could’ve had a life with Cathy. A possibly long and happy life, but his inexperience told him that revenge was more important.
As bleak a book as this is, the ending was perfect. Catherine Linton becoming Catherine Heathcliff, and then Catherine Earnshaw is strangely kismet. And Heathcliff’s death wasn’t by exact suicide like I kind of predicted. It remains Erie in a way, with Cathy and Heathcliff haunting the land they loved. But it also becomes endearing with Catherine and Hareton living at Thrushcross Grange along with Nelly (who although imperfect, deserved a happy ending).
I liked this book, and am exited to read more Brontë work.
not entirely sure about my rating yet but let it be said that i had a great time reading this. might be my favorite classic that i´ve read so far yay!
