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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
nahh, da sterben sie einfach vor der Hälfte…. wollte doch bloss eine schöne, tragische Liebesgeschichte…..
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë is a classic that I studied in school, and it left a profound impact on me. This haunting tale explores the themes of love, obsession, and revenge, centered around the tumultuous relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine.
What struck me most was the complexity of the characters. Heathcliff is intensely flawed yet deeply passionate, making it hard not to feel for him, even as his actions become increasingly destructive. The narrative structure, with multiple perspectives from Mr. Lockwood and Nelly Dean, adds depth and richness to the story.
The moors serve as a wild backdrop, perfectly mirroring the characters’ turbulent emotions. Brontë’s vivid descriptions create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the gothic feel of the novel.
While Wuthering Heights can be challenging due to its dark themes, it’s a powerful exploration of love and the consequences of our choices. If you appreciate classic literature that dives into the darker sides of human nature, this book is a must-read.
What struck me most was the complexity of the characters. Heathcliff is intensely flawed yet deeply passionate, making it hard not to feel for him, even as his actions become increasingly destructive. The narrative structure, with multiple perspectives from Mr. Lockwood and Nelly Dean, adds depth and richness to the story.
The moors serve as a wild backdrop, perfectly mirroring the characters’ turbulent emotions. Brontë’s vivid descriptions create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the gothic feel of the novel.
While Wuthering Heights can be challenging due to its dark themes, it’s a powerful exploration of love and the consequences of our choices. If you appreciate classic literature that dives into the darker sides of human nature, this book is a must-read.
A hauntingly beautiful classic I read at school. Very descriptive in specification of brooding landscapes. Dark house and wind swept mores
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
I would call it a rather strange book, with some quite absurd characters. I would say that Emily does a good job in expressing all the strong emotions of the characters and allows them to go through the story with little touch of insanity here and there. I really liked the setting with the two houses (mostly) isolated from the rest of the world and with its wild nature. A good motivation for me was the description of the houses and the nature outside which was quite captivating with its atmosphere. I felt like I did not quite get the plot fully, but I felt satisfied with the ending, a bit twisted regarding Heathcliff and the sweet union of Cathrine and Hareton (the only characters who was fairly relatable and worth my empathy) . it’s quite a grim story full of traumatic events happening around the characters with Heathcliff in the center and with Cathy right next to him, like a single matchstick next to a handful of dynamite. Neither are likable, I even go towards hate for these characters. The escalation of such thirst for revenge is quite extreme but I quite like how it sort of creeps into the plot over time. I liked the whole ghost thing, but I wished it would appear more throughout the book.
It was a nice visit to Wuthering Heights, now I will dust off my jacket and try something a bit more bright, perhaps pride and prejudice or something.
It was a nice visit to Wuthering Heights, now I will dust off my jacket and try something a bit more bright, perhaps pride and prejudice or something.
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Once this book stops focusing on Catherine Earnshaw, it becomes infinitely better. Jesus Christ, that woman is insufferable.
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes