A review by pagecrumbs
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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.
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