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Wuthering Heights
by Emily Brontë
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is not a romantic story. It is a whirlwind of emotional manipulation and abuse and how it trickles down through generations all because two people refused to admit their love for each other. An unhealthy, obsessive love.
This story had me gasping and clutching at my chest at the insane decisions these people made. I don't know if I could ever bring myself to want to read it again, but I'm glad I did read it. It is on my mind constantly, even after I have finished it.
Brontë's writing is beautiful and lyrical. Her use of literary devices such as alliteration and assonance were brilliant. The audiobook really heightened the experience for me, and would strongly recommend it to folks not used to reading old English.
This story had me gasping and clutching at my chest at the insane decisions these people made. I don't know if I could ever bring myself to want to read it again, but I'm glad I did read it. It is on my mind constantly, even after I have finished it.
Brontë's writing is beautiful and lyrical. Her use of literary devices such as alliteration and assonance were brilliant. The audiobook really heightened the experience for me, and would strongly recommend it to folks not used to reading old English.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship
Minor: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts
While there are a myriad of issues in this book, Brontë does a decent job of not being too graphic in her descriptions.