A review by kingcrookback
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I'm going to be honest, I don't quite know how I feel about this. I had fun reading, for a given definition of fun that veers more toward "I want to stick this under a microscope and study it like a bug." None of the characters are very likable or relatable, though I don't find that much of a deterrent. I don't need to like or relate to a character to find them compelling. And while I did sometimes find the level of cruelty and violence--especially on Heathcliff's part--upsetting, I don't quite agree with readers who came to the conclusion that Wuthering Heights promotes/romanticizes abuse.

While I do have a sort of academic fascination with WH that'll probably lead me to reading more about it, in terms of actually rereading, I think I'm more inclined to reach for Jane Eyre.
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