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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
Yes, it's melodramatic. Yes, the narration can be confusing if you don't pay much attention (which is why I couldn't understand it the first time I read it). And yes, Catherine and Heathcliff are two quite unlikable characters, it astonishes me that two selfish people can find "true love", and what's more, they get a twisted but happy ending.
But, man, I can proudly say that Wuthering Heights is a great novel. The greatest? No. But definitely high up there. Maybe along with Romeo and Juliet, because it reminded me of my reading experience with this book. Both books are misunderstood/have plenty of misconceptions, and even I was victim to their misconceptions. Both have unlikable characters who get their "happy ending" in the afterlife, and people either hate em or love em. Both I really liked despite my previous prejudice towards these books. And both I really respect for the way they were written. I just frickin love books with a way with words. (see added quotes). I may be a weirdo who likes reading the classics, but for sure, I do not praise all of them. Or maybe it's because I'm so weird that I like this book. It does have some weird development between the cousins Hareton and Catherine Jr. And it's different because the characters are anti-heroes.
Weirdness + Well-written = Must be my cup of tea. lol
What I really loved most was these characters' passion. Being a phlegmatic person, I was very much entertained by these people whose natures are nothing like mine. They love and hate violently. They can like a person instantly, and in just a few hours, after a slight insult, hate them. And all this passion, from a practically sheltered Emily Bronte. Charlotte Bronte said something about her sister's writing: that it was raw, with a child's innocence (not her exact words). Truly, Wuthering Heights is an unforgettable novel. I'm glad I read it again as an adult, when I can appreciate it.
*4.5 stars
But, man, I can proudly say that Wuthering Heights is a great novel. The greatest? No. But definitely high up there. Maybe along with Romeo and Juliet, because it reminded me of my reading experience with this book. Both books are misunderstood/have plenty of misconceptions, and even I was victim to their misconceptions. Both have unlikable characters who get their "happy ending" in the afterlife, and people either hate em or love em. Both I really liked despite my previous prejudice towards these books. And both I really respect for the way they were written. I just frickin love books with a way with words. (see added quotes). I may be a weirdo who likes reading the classics, but for sure, I do not praise all of them. Or maybe it's because I'm so weird that I like this book. It does have some weird development between the cousins Hareton and Catherine Jr. And it's different because the characters are anti-heroes.
Weirdness + Well-written = Must be my cup of tea. lol
What I really loved most was these characters' passion. Being a phlegmatic person, I was very much entertained by these people whose natures are nothing like mine. They love and hate violently. They can like a person instantly, and in just a few hours, after a slight insult, hate them
Spoiler
(in Catherine Jr's instance)*4.5 stars
medium-paced
Classics really aren't my thing but I tried my best- it just- wasn't it to be honest
Okay, not my favourite. Found the author voice amusing at early points but the story was black and the characters almost universally hate able.
dark
mysterious
medium-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
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
~3.7~
“He's more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”
I hath finished this book. Let me tell you a story. This all started on Saturday (three days ago). Imagine little Whitney just hanging out with her friends and dear sister lizzie at a nice day at Lagoon WHEN she gets a text. A text that will change her life for the nest three days. It is a poll of when to meet for the Hutchings Bookclub. The original meeting was supposed to be tomorrow BUT NOOO. The option was between today and next tuesday. Of course, me, not very far in the book, wanted next thursday. But.........unfortunately today won by one vote. SOOOO little Whitney has dedicated her past three days reading this book (but is was mostly Sunday and today). WHITNEY HAS BEEN DEDICATED.
Anyways, I had no idea what this book was about, but I thought it was a love story. But it wasn't...SO I was a little shooketh when Heathcliff was a freaking JERK. my HEAVENS. Anyways, there really isn't THAT much to this review but I did (im pretty sure) fall asleep for the last chapter, but I did read the spark notes...so I have a pretty good gist on what happened.
That's another thing. I have absolutely no idea what was happening in this book until chapter 16. when ON SATURDAY waiting in the line for a ride, I had lovely Lizzie give me a summary. SO I FINALLY UNDERSTOOD WHAT WAS GOING ON! But I still did end up having to spark note every chapter.
BUT there was an actual story, so that was nice because I felt like I could be invested in most of the characters and I also think that books like these (classics) have no story (just like A Tale of Two Cities) but it didm so I'm glad about that!
Well, the bookclub meeting is tonight, so we shall see how it goes because my dad loves this book and my uncles HATE this book soooo IT SHALL BE Interesting! I'll maybe let you know how it goes!
good night and good luck
*american heritage reference haha*
“He's more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”
I hath finished this book. Let me tell you a story. This all started on Saturday (three days ago). Imagine little Whitney just hanging out with her friends and dear sister lizzie at a nice day at Lagoon WHEN she gets a text. A text that will change her life for the nest three days. It is a poll of when to meet for the Hutchings Bookclub. The original meeting was supposed to be tomorrow BUT NOOO. The option was between today and next tuesday. Of course, me, not very far in the book, wanted next thursday. But.........unfortunately today won by one vote. SOOOO little Whitney has dedicated her past three days reading this book (but is was mostly Sunday and today). WHITNEY HAS BEEN DEDICATED.
Anyways, I had no idea what this book was about, but I thought it was a love story. But it wasn't...SO I was a little shooketh when Heathcliff was a freaking JERK. my HEAVENS. Anyways, there really isn't THAT much to this review but I did (im pretty sure) fall asleep for the last chapter, but I did read the spark notes...so I have a pretty good gist on what happened.
That's another thing. I have absolutely no idea what was happening in this book until chapter 16. when ON SATURDAY waiting in the line for a ride, I had lovely Lizzie give me a summary. SO I FINALLY UNDERSTOOD WHAT WAS GOING ON! But I still did end up having to spark note every chapter.
BUT there was an actual story, so that was nice because I felt like I could be invested in most of the characters and I also think that books like these (classics) have no story (just like A Tale of Two Cities) but it didm so I'm glad about that!
Well, the bookclub meeting is tonight, so we shall see how it goes because my dad loves this book and my uncles HATE this book soooo IT SHALL BE Interesting! I'll maybe let you know how it goes!
good night and good luck
*american heritage reference haha*
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes