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Wuthering Heights
The romantic story of the destruction caused by the frustrated love of Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, set against the moors of England, creates a rare blend of violence, beauty and erotic love.
Heathcliff, an orphan, is raised by Mr Earnshaw as one of his own children. Hindley despises him but wild Cathy becomes his constant companion, and he falls deeply in love with her, discovering that he can tame her unruly nature. Their tumultuous but passionate romance is threatened by the Lintons, who are determined to civilise Cathy. She endeavours to be a lady when they are present, but is as wild as ever when they are not—and remains forever untameable by anyone other than her lover, Heathcliff.
When she will not marry him, Heathcliff's terrible vengeance ruins them all—but still his and Cathy's love will not die...
A story of doomed love and revenge with a brilliant new introduction of passion fulfilled.
Heathcliff, an orphan, is raised by Mr Earnshaw as one of his own children. Hindley despises him but wild Cathy becomes his constant companion, and he falls deeply in love with her, discovering that he can tame her unruly nature. Their tumultuous but passionate romance is threatened by the Lintons, who are determined to civilise Cathy. She endeavours to be a lady when they are present, but is as wild as ever when they are not—and remains forever untameable by anyone other than her lover, Heathcliff.
When she will not marry him, Heathcliff's terrible vengeance ruins them all—but still his and Cathy's love will not die...
A story of doomed love and revenge with a brilliant new introduction of passion fulfilled.
489 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2012
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About the author
Ranae Rose
46 books717 followersI write what I know and love: adult romance with blue-collar heroes and real-life flavor. Tattoos, handcuffs and men in uniform are a few of my favorite things, and it shows in my thirty+ published books.
I live in the South with my man in uniform, who I married for the entertainment value. Just kidding - it was the handcuffs, err, true love. ;)
So far, our happily ever after includes a couple kids, German Shepherd dogs and a mutual appreciation of timely 'that's what she said' jokes.
When I'm not writing, I love reading, good coffee, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and whatever outdoor adventures I can find.
I also love hearing from readers, so don't be shy! If you've enjoyed something I've written, hearing from you would make my day.
I live in the South with my man in uniform, who I married for the entertainment value. Just kidding - it was the handcuffs, err, true love. ;)
So far, our happily ever after includes a couple kids, German Shepherd dogs and a mutual appreciation of timely 'that's what she said' jokes.
When I'm not writing, I love reading, good coffee, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and whatever outdoor adventures I can find.
I also love hearing from readers, so don't be shy! If you've enjoyed something I've written, hearing from you would make my day.
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Displaying 1 - 17 of 17 reviews
August 17, 2017
I watched a movie where Wuthering Heights was praised as a great love story. I was greatly disappointed after reading it.
Most of the characters were deplorable. Heathcliff was cruel and thought only of himself.
Despite two centuries of critics saying this is a great love story, I reject that. Neither Heathcliff nor Catherine knew anything about love. They were both selfish and childish. Both threw tantrums worthy of a toddler. They tormented one another when both were alive. What they were was obsessed. And the feelings they had toward one another was wanting to possess the other and to control that affected the other's life.
Most of the characters were deplorable. Heathcliff was cruel and thought only of himself.
Despite two centuries of critics saying this is a great love story, I reject that. Neither Heathcliff nor Catherine knew anything about love. They were both selfish and childish. Both threw tantrums worthy of a toddler. They tormented one another when both were alive. What they were was obsessed. And the feelings they had toward one another was wanting to possess the other and to control that affected the other's life.
May 29, 2018
This book was really weird at times. It shows how great human selfishness is represented within love and how you can or can’t get past it. It’s filled with tragedy but I was pleased to read that there was a happy ending to a very tragic love story. That some good came out of so much bad. But sometimes even the bad stays because they are just as haunted by tragedies.
November 17, 2017
I hate all the characters. All. Of. Them.
Except Catherine 2 and Hareton Earnshaw.
But I love the book. I just love it.
Except Catherine 2 and Hareton Earnshaw.
But I love the book. I just love it.
August 28, 2023
I found this a very strange story, often very hard to read because of its brutality. It was not at all what I expected it to be. And yet it presents an unusual, but believable, essay of passions thwarted and ultimately soured. And yet the last few chapters were almost hypnotic, which I was unable to put down, racing on to the bizarre and moving conclusion. An amazing read.
July 27, 2023
ok this is actually the best story i've ever read.
The passion between the two main carectors,
and the undeniabel sad love are exactly the reasons why you should read it.
I am not gonna tell the story but it's about
Love and Hate
Loyality and Treason
Forgiveness and Revenge
The passion between the two main carectors,
and the undeniabel sad love are exactly the reasons why you should read it.
I am not gonna tell the story but it's about
Love and Hate
Loyality and Treason
Forgiveness and Revenge
January 24, 2025
I appreciate it more after the 2nd read. Still not my favorite, with the heavy depressed tone and storyline and so many unlikeable characters. The artistry in the balanced structure between the generations is reflected through the thoughtful skillful writing.
April 8, 2020
Well, I thought I was going to read a great love story what I found were two selfish and cruel characters.
November 22, 2016
This book was difficult to get into.
There is a lot of detail provided which sometimes made me read the same line over and over to fully understand what was going on. But thanks to our adaptive minds, once I got past a certain point I was accustomed to the writing style and then reading became fluid.
I seriously love this book.
At the root of it, this book is twisted. It's dark and full of angst.
Things go wrong, characters die-- they scheme, they plot, they're selfish and they hurt each other beyond belief.
But they love hard. I know, how can they act that way if they "love" each other?
No one said they were good people.
Beyond all the pandemonium and turmoil, there is so much love it breaks your heart.
There is a lot of detail provided which sometimes made me read the same line over and over to fully understand what was going on. But thanks to our adaptive minds, once I got past a certain point I was accustomed to the writing style and then reading became fluid.
I seriously love this book.
At the root of it, this book is twisted. It's dark and full of angst.
Things go wrong, characters die-- they scheme, they plot, they're selfish and they hurt each other beyond belief.
But they love hard. I know, how can they act that way if they "love" each other?
No one said they were good people.
Beyond all the pandemonium and turmoil, there is so much love it breaks your heart.
June 28, 2015
رواية جيده ولو كنت مراهقة لتعلقت فيها كثيرا .. لكن اراها بسيطة جدا وتشبه غيرها من الروايات من ناحية الحب ..
انا لا ارى اي قصة حب عاصفة تجمع بين كاثرين
وهيثكليف .. كاثرين نفسها لم تشعر بالحب الكبير نحوه ربما كان تعود لا اكثر ولا اقل .. هو احبها نعم .. هو تعرض للضرب والقساوة نعم .. وكل ما تعرض له بالصغر جعل منه هذاالانسان القاسي .. الادب الكلاسيكي القديم كان يلقي الضوء ع ظلم المجتمع من حيث الوان البشر .
انا لا ارى اي قصة حب عاصفة تجمع بين كاثرين
وهيثكليف .. كاثرين نفسها لم تشعر بالحب الكبير نحوه ربما كان تعود لا اكثر ولا اقل .. هو احبها نعم .. هو تعرض للضرب والقساوة نعم .. وكل ما تعرض له بالصغر جعل منه هذاالانسان القاسي .. الادب الكلاسيكي القديم كان يلقي الضوء ع ظلم المجتمع من حيث الوان البشر .
May 4, 2014
I won this book through Goodreads giveaways. I really like this book. Of course I had heard of it before, it being a classic. But it wasn't as I imagined it to be like. It was so much darker and intense and a little scary. Not just a run-of-the-mill romance novel. Obviously a must read for everyone.
May 8, 2014
the characters in this story, just like real people, have weaknesses-and their weaknesses lead them in to unhappiness. they are proud and selfish; they often have mixed feelings and are unable to make up their minds. for these reasons love often fails, but rarely as passionately and dramatically as in this story...
February 10, 2013
One of my favorite books. So full of passion and love and the selfishness.
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February 24, 2014i really liked it ..the deep love between the two main characters is timeless( Heathcliff and Catherine )what an amaizing book
February 8, 2015
Complex, dark and intense but worth reading.
February 14, 2015
Romantic yearnings aflame as never before...
February 22, 2015
One of my favorites
February 17, 2024
Its trash
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