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theimposter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Racial slurs, Violence, Chronic illness, Grief, Terminal illness, Bullying, Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Classism, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Incest, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Toxic relationship
contrapasso's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Self harm, Incest, Racial slurs, Violence, Abandonment, Suicide, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Ableism, Animal death, Child abuse, Classism, and Racism
accidentallyinlovefromshrek2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Brontë's narration choices through Lockwood and Nelly (while annoying, as they are both unreliable and biased) was enjoyable and telling of her talent in writing.
The characters were compelling, three-dimensional, complex, and extremely flawed, which was all very refreshing. Brontë didn't fear outward societal commentary on race, class, and gender; nor did she fear creating characters that were unlikable or at least heavily flawed. Her characters were REAL.
Volume II was a struggle to get through, as I finished most of it in an exhausted (and, sometimes bored) daze at two in the morning, as I hurriedly finished it by the deadline for class. There was simultaneously too much information and too much time spent dwelling on this information for me to want to put effort into reading most of the second half.
Overall, I will revisit Wuthering Heights to re-read it, as I enjoyed it heavily. As soon as I recover from the onslaught of emotional damage it has run me through.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Racism
Minor: Racial slurs, Violence, and Religious bigotry
kierasreadingjournal's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Racism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Kidnapping and Chronic illness
obfuscatress's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Death of parent, and Death
danicakvcs's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Physical abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse and Gun violence
Minor: Blood and Incest
aisabel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Kidnapping, Confinement, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Addiction, Incest, Medical content, Mental illness, Animal cruelty, Classism, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, and Racism
_lovedelirium's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Racism
muqs786's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I feel like the writing is confusing so many will not like that or even can get frustrated but for me that wasn't the case...I won't say this is the book that my perspective or altered my brain..but idk how to explain weirdly i really like it
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Child abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcohol and Racism
jubsrabellogs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I cannot say it was a pleasant read, but it was a captivating one, and I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. And it kept me engaged in the question of nature versus nurture. Although, by the end, it looked like Emily Brontë was firmly on the former’s side. And how curious it would be that the unknown “gipsy” child is the one with a despicable nature… (yikes, Emily!)
If I was made to choose between this and Jane Eyre, I would choose the latter without second thought. But this book was still a haunting and worthy piece of gothic literature, and it certainly scared me more than Dracula and Frankenstein ever did (although I do love both).
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Grief, Physical abuse, and Confinement
Moderate: Cursing, Blood, Death of parent, Racial slurs, Racism, Death, Mental illness, Animal cruelty, Bullying, and Misogyny