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A review by karenluvstoread
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
4.5
Wuthering Heights is the first novel I read from the writings of the Brontë sisters. I read it in 2018, then went on to read it again in 2020. And I just finished my third reading. The first time I read it, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. It seems that this is one that people either love or they don’t like it at all. I loved it!
Wuthering Heights is a complex and volatile story of love, betrayal, and revenge. It is most definitely not a happy novel; the themes and content are heavy and hard. Despite the tough content though, the writing is compelling and it is quite unputdownable.
I felt Emily Brontë did a great job of painting a portrait of her characters and then developing them. She also gave vivid descriptions of the surroundings (such as the moors) without being overly wordy. As an aside, it is said that Emily loved the moors and that this is evident in the novel.
Revenge and cruelty are predominant themes in Wuthering Heights. Brontë not only illustrates the affects of revenge and cruelty, but also the power of kindness and how it can be transformative. As I read this novel, the themes reminded me a lot of The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.
This novel clearly stands up to multiple readings. I annotated it even more this time around. It is definitely well-written. Brontë’s exquisite writing will keep you turning the pages!
Wuthering Heights is a complex and volatile story of love, betrayal, and revenge. It is most definitely not a happy novel; the themes and content are heavy and hard. Despite the tough content though, the writing is compelling and it is quite unputdownable.
I felt Emily Brontë did a great job of painting a portrait of her characters and then developing them. She also gave vivid descriptions of the surroundings (such as the moors) without being overly wordy. As an aside, it is said that Emily loved the moors and that this is evident in the novel.
Revenge and cruelty are predominant themes in Wuthering Heights. Brontë not only illustrates the affects of revenge and cruelty, but also the power of kindness and how it can be transformative. As I read this novel, the themes reminded me a lot of The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.
This novel clearly stands up to multiple readings. I annotated it even more this time around. It is definitely well-written. Brontë’s exquisite writing will keep you turning the pages!