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A review by sunlit_music
What Souls Are Made Of: A Wuthering Heights Remix by Tasha Suri
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of the best retellings of Wuthering Heights I've ever read. Tasha Suri writes beautifully and lyrically, with prose that is gorgeous and simple.
Healthcliff and Cathy are both broken and deeply flawed, but they also love each other very much and care for the people around them. I don't know if I'd call them lovable. But that's ok, because characters don't have to be lovable. They are sometimes likable, sometimes callous, and impulsive, and act their age, and that made this story more believable to me.
Heathcliff's new found friends are wonderful, and I love seeing him grow from someone scared and angry, to a braver, fairer and more unselfish person.
Mrs Hussain is one of my favourite characters, I like her no nonsense, practical manner, and how she is kind and sensible.
All the characters are realistic - they have their good and bad moments where they are sometimes kind, and sometimes not.
I think this is a retelling I not also wanted but also needed. It's wonderful seeing BIPOC characters find happiness and help each other in a harsh world. This story is told so naturally, with emotion, sincerity, and intensity.
Seeing Cathy and Heathcliff learn about their Indian heritage is also deeply touching and witnessing Hindley's self hatred and racism is heartbreaking. I'm also proud of Heathcliff when he decided to use his skills in reading and writing to help other BIPOC people living in poverty.
Tasha Suri writes with wisdom and nuance that adds more depth and dimension to Wuthering Heights.
Healthcliff and Cathy are both broken and deeply flawed, but they also love each other very much and care for the people around them. I don't know if I'd call them lovable. But that's ok, because characters don't have to be lovable. They are sometimes likable, sometimes callous, and impulsive, and act their age, and that made this story more believable to me.
Heathcliff's new found friends are wonderful, and I love seeing him grow from someone scared and angry, to a braver, fairer and more unselfish person.
Mrs Hussain is one of my favourite characters, I like her no nonsense, practical manner, and how she is kind and sensible.
All the characters are realistic - they have their good and bad moments where they are sometimes kind, and sometimes not.
I think this is a retelling I not also wanted but also needed. It's wonderful seeing BIPOC characters find happiness and help each other in a harsh world. This story is told so naturally, with emotion, sincerity, and intensity.
Seeing Cathy and Heathcliff learn about their Indian heritage is also deeply touching and witnessing Hindley's self hatred and racism is heartbreaking.
Tasha Suri writes with wisdom and nuance that adds more depth and dimension to Wuthering Heights.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Racism, Child abuse, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: War and Slavery