A review by komiification
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

challenging dark emotional tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was still a pretty difficult read, although I definitely understood it more reading it the 2nd time than the first. However, it seems the intention of the book is actually to confuse the reader with its dream-like metaphysical state and constant confusion of the naming schemes of characters, and that the writers who wrote the introduction for the book and critical analysis thereafter also were confused and had to re-read. Maybe by a third or fourth read, I'll actually enjoy it. Also, the version I read delved into some of the history of Emily Bronte, which I enjoyed. 

TLDR: an important contribution to the literary canon, but definitely not a 'fun' or 'enjoyable' read. 
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