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Wuthering Heights
Probably literature's greatest love story. The gipsy fondling, Heathcliffe, grows up to be consumed with an earthly passion for the wild Catherine, wreaking havoc and destruction on all those around him.
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Published May 11, 2006
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Charlotte Brontë
2,559 books20.1k followersCharlotte Brontë was an English novelist, the eldest out of the three famous Brontë sisters whose novels have become standards of English literature. See also Emily Brontë and Anne Brontë.
Charlotte Brontë was born in Thornton, Yorkshire, England, the third of six children, to Patrick Brontë (formerly "Patrick Brunty"), an Irish Anglican clergyman, and his wife, Maria Branwell. In April 1820 the family moved a few miles to Haworth, a remote town on the Yorkshire moors, where Patrick had been appointed Perpetual Curate. This is where the Brontë children would spend most of their lives. Maria Branwell Brontë died from what was thought to be cancer on 15 September 1821, leaving five daughters and a son to the care of her spinster sister Elizabeth Branwell, who moved to Yorkshire to help the family.
In August 1824 Charlotte, along with her sisters Emily, Maria, and Elizabeth, was sent to the Clergy Daughters' School at Cowan Bridge in Lancashire, a new school for the daughters of poor clergyman (which she would describe as Lowood School in Jane Eyre). The school was a horrific experience for the girls and conditions were appalling. They were regularly deprived of food, beaten by teachers and humiliated for the slightest error. The school was unheated and the pupils slept two to a bed for warmth. Seven pupils died in a typhus epidemic that swept the school and all four of the Brontë girls became very ill - Maria and Elizabeth dying of tuberculosis in 1825. Her experiences at the school deeply affected Brontë - her health never recovered and she immortalised the cruel and brutal treatment in her novel, Jane Eyre. Following the tragedy, their father withdrew his daughters from the school.
At home in Haworth Parsonage, Charlotte and the other surviving children — Branwell, Emily, and Anne — continued their ad-hoc education. In 1826 her father returned home with a box of toy soldiers for Branwell. They would prove the catalyst for the sisters' extraordinary creative development as they immediately set to creating lives and characters for the soldiers, inventing a world for them which the siblings called 'Angria'. The siblings became addicted to writing, creating stories, poetry and plays. Brontë later said that the reason for this burst of creativity was that:
'We were wholly dependent on ourselves and each other, on books and study, for the enjoyments and occupations of life. The highest stimulus, as well as the liveliest pleasure we had known from childhood upwards, lay in attempts at literary composition.'
After her father began to suffer from a lung disorder, Charlotte was again sent to school to complete her education at Roe Head school in Mirfield from 1831 to 1832, where she met her lifelong friends and correspondents, Ellen Nussey and Mary Taylor. During this period (1833), she wrote her novella The Green Dwarf under the name of Wellesley. The school was extremely small with only ten pupils meaning the top floor was completely unused and believed to be supposedly haunted by the ghost of a young lady dressed in silk. This story fascinated Brontë and inspired the figure of Mrs Rochester in Jane Eyre.
Brontë left the school after a few years, however she swiftly returned in 1835 to take up a position as a teacher, and used her wages to pay for Emily and Anne to be taught at the school. Teaching did not appeal to Brontë and in 1838 she left Roe Head to become a governess to the Sidgewick family -- partly from a sense of adventure and a desire to see the world, and partly from financial necessity.
Charlotte became pregnant soon after her wedding, but her health declined rapidly and, according to biographer Elizabeth Gaskell, she was attacked by "sensations of perpetual nausea and ever-recurring faintness." She died, with her unborn child, on 31 March 1855.
Charlotte Brontë was born in Thornton, Yorkshire, England, the third of six children, to Patrick Brontë (formerly "Patrick Brunty"), an Irish Anglican clergyman, and his wife, Maria Branwell. In April 1820 the family moved a few miles to Haworth, a remote town on the Yorkshire moors, where Patrick had been appointed Perpetual Curate. This is where the Brontë children would spend most of their lives. Maria Branwell Brontë died from what was thought to be cancer on 15 September 1821, leaving five daughters and a son to the care of her spinster sister Elizabeth Branwell, who moved to Yorkshire to help the family.
In August 1824 Charlotte, along with her sisters Emily, Maria, and Elizabeth, was sent to the Clergy Daughters' School at Cowan Bridge in Lancashire, a new school for the daughters of poor clergyman (which she would describe as Lowood School in Jane Eyre). The school was a horrific experience for the girls and conditions were appalling. They were regularly deprived of food, beaten by teachers and humiliated for the slightest error. The school was unheated and the pupils slept two to a bed for warmth. Seven pupils died in a typhus epidemic that swept the school and all four of the Brontë girls became very ill - Maria and Elizabeth dying of tuberculosis in 1825. Her experiences at the school deeply affected Brontë - her health never recovered and she immortalised the cruel and brutal treatment in her novel, Jane Eyre. Following the tragedy, their father withdrew his daughters from the school.
At home in Haworth Parsonage, Charlotte and the other surviving children — Branwell, Emily, and Anne — continued their ad-hoc education. In 1826 her father returned home with a box of toy soldiers for Branwell. They would prove the catalyst for the sisters' extraordinary creative development as they immediately set to creating lives and characters for the soldiers, inventing a world for them which the siblings called 'Angria'. The siblings became addicted to writing, creating stories, poetry and plays. Brontë later said that the reason for this burst of creativity was that:
'We were wholly dependent on ourselves and each other, on books and study, for the enjoyments and occupations of life. The highest stimulus, as well as the liveliest pleasure we had known from childhood upwards, lay in attempts at literary composition.'
After her father began to suffer from a lung disorder, Charlotte was again sent to school to complete her education at Roe Head school in Mirfield from 1831 to 1832, where she met her lifelong friends and correspondents, Ellen Nussey and Mary Taylor. During this period (1833), she wrote her novella The Green Dwarf under the name of Wellesley. The school was extremely small with only ten pupils meaning the top floor was completely unused and believed to be supposedly haunted by the ghost of a young lady dressed in silk. This story fascinated Brontë and inspired the figure of Mrs Rochester in Jane Eyre.
Brontë left the school after a few years, however she swiftly returned in 1835 to take up a position as a teacher, and used her wages to pay for Emily and Anne to be taught at the school. Teaching did not appeal to Brontë and in 1838 she left Roe Head to become a governess to the Sidgewick family -- partly from a sense of adventure and a desire to see the world, and partly from financial necessity.
Charlotte became pregnant soon after her wedding, but her health declined rapidly and, according to biographer Elizabeth Gaskell, she was attacked by "sensations of perpetual nausea and ever-recurring faintness." She died, with her unborn child, on 31 March 1855.
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February 10, 2025
Be with me always - take any form - drive me mad!
me and who!!!!!!!
me and who!!!!!!!
December 9, 2023
This book. Ohhhh this book. This is going to be a long review…
I had to read this book, with 272 pages, in 14 days as part of a school project. Something you should know is that this book does not have 20 chapters, nor does it have 14. It has 34, with 2 volumes in one book (14 chapters in volume 1, 20 in 2). I was startled when I realized, and had to read 6 chapters in one day just to catch up.
Volume 1: This was very, very, very boring. Up until the 136th page, where volume 2 begins, there is just boring details and information. I had to force myself to read the minimum amount of chapters (2) just to stay on task. This part was mostly just background information on the characters and settings. Without it, the rest of the book would not make sense. Still, I think this part has too many useless details, which could have been easily revised and skipped. Nonetheless, if you plan to read this book, this first volume has some very important details, and without them, the rest of the book would not make sense.
Volume 2: But why the 5 star review, if part 1 is so bad?? Volume 2 has the answer. Oohhhoho. Mmmmmmm. This is where it gets started!!!! Drama, action, and frankly, the only part of the novel that is actually about lovers!!! I no longer had to force myself to read. At this point, I was reading for pleasure. It was amazing, and full of drama, action, love, and more!
Ending: As the climax began to slowly morph into the falling action, I found the book getting slightly boring once again. Not as bad as volume one, but certainly not as good as volume 2. It was delectable, and wrapped the story up in a nice, quiet, calm, peaceful bow. I found the ending slightly underwhelming, but that may be because I am more used to happy endings in stories. This ending was neither a happy nor sad one. More of a calm one, or a “sappy” (sad+happy) one. Still, it did wrap the story up nicely and finish with a lasting effect.
Overall thoughts: This was a beautiful and amazing book. It might be one of the best I have ever read. It left a lasting impression on me. I know can speak and think in a more “fancy” way due to this book. I recommend reading the first few chapters of this book with an audiobook, especially to those who do not really read books from this time. It made it much easier to comprehend. As you begin to understand the wording and the vocabulary, you can try reading without the audiobook. This is what I did, and I found it very efficient. I would have probably not gotten through it without one, as on the first day of reading, I was thinking “What the heck? I don’t understand any of this-“. In regard to age groups, I recommend this novel for those 12 and over. As a kid myself, I enjoyed it very much. However, this may differ for other kids who do not prefer to read for pleasure. Perhaps someone the age of 10 and over would enjoy it as well. It really depends on the person. All in all, this was an excellent book. It will stay with me for years to come, and I will definitely read it again sometime in the (farther) future.
I had to read this book, with 272 pages, in 14 days as part of a school project. Something you should know is that this book does not have 20 chapters, nor does it have 14. It has 34, with 2 volumes in one book (14 chapters in volume 1, 20 in 2). I was startled when I realized, and had to read 6 chapters in one day just to catch up.
Volume 1: This was very, very, very boring. Up until the 136th page, where volume 2 begins, there is just boring details and information. I had to force myself to read the minimum amount of chapters (2) just to stay on task. This part was mostly just background information on the characters and settings. Without it, the rest of the book would not make sense. Still, I think this part has too many useless details, which could have been easily revised and skipped. Nonetheless, if you plan to read this book, this first volume has some very important details, and without them, the rest of the book would not make sense.
Volume 2: But why the 5 star review, if part 1 is so bad?? Volume 2 has the answer. Oohhhoho. Mmmmmmm. This is where it gets started!!!! Drama, action, and frankly, the only part of the novel that is actually about lovers!!! I no longer had to force myself to read. At this point, I was reading for pleasure. It was amazing, and full of drama, action, love, and more!
Ending: As the climax began to slowly morph into the falling action, I found the book getting slightly boring once again. Not as bad as volume one, but certainly not as good as volume 2. It was delectable, and wrapped the story up in a nice, quiet, calm, peaceful bow. I found the ending slightly underwhelming, but that may be because I am more used to happy endings in stories. This ending was neither a happy nor sad one. More of a calm one, or a “sappy” (sad+happy) one. Still, it did wrap the story up nicely and finish with a lasting effect.
Overall thoughts: This was a beautiful and amazing book. It might be one of the best I have ever read. It left a lasting impression on me. I know can speak and think in a more “fancy” way due to this book. I recommend reading the first few chapters of this book with an audiobook, especially to those who do not really read books from this time. It made it much easier to comprehend. As you begin to understand the wording and the vocabulary, you can try reading without the audiobook. This is what I did, and I found it very efficient. I would have probably not gotten through it without one, as on the first day of reading, I was thinking “What the heck? I don’t understand any of this-“. In regard to age groups, I recommend this novel for those 12 and over. As a kid myself, I enjoyed it very much. However, this may differ for other kids who do not prefer to read for pleasure. Perhaps someone the age of 10 and over would enjoy it as well. It really depends on the person. All in all, this was an excellent book. It will stay with me for years to come, and I will definitely read it again sometime in the (farther) future.
May 15, 2026
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte is the Fifteenth Greatest Book of All Time, at least if you consult the GOAT site, it is one of The 1,000 Novels Everyone Must Read, and yet, not one of my favorites – you find thousands of reviews on magnum opera from the aforementioned and other web pages on my blog https://realinibarzoi.blogspot.com/20... and YouTube channel, where my macaws are the stars
8 out of 10
This is the third review of Wuthering Heights https://realinibarzoi.blogspot.com/20... the most recent was posted only about one month ago, because Emerald Fennell has adapted this classic and in fact, it had the ‘premiere’ on HBO last night, at least in this realm
On Saturday (May 9, 2026) we had another version aired on TVR Cultural, at least I think it was there, and though not the best – the one with Laurence Olivier is the nec plus ultra – this was much better than what Ms. Fennell offered us – actually, Margot Robbie was not outstanding either, and Jacob Elordi has not impressed me
Nonetheless, there is another motion picture on which Emerald Fennell and Jacob Elordi worked together, and the result is much more radiant - https://realinibarzoi.blogspot.com/20... Saltburn, with the spectacular Barry Keoghan in the leading role, this thespian will win at least one Oscar
In the latest adaptation that I have seen, Ralph Fiennes is Heathcliff and Juliette Binoche has the role of Cathy – the result is much better than the 2026 release, but somehow, this is not the best motion picture wherein you can see them, indeed, the two mesmerizing actors have been together in a better-known production – The English Patient
Though mocked by some, I think I remember Seinfeld and Elaine being cynical about it – was it something along the lines of ‘die already’ shouted at the poor, dying English Patient? - https://realinibarzoi.blogspot.com/20... the film was acclaimed
Heathcliff is an orphan that is both adopted and rejected by Cathy’s family, and we have a peculiar love affair, destructive and suffocating to a degree, while on the other hand it makes me think of Thomas Mann and his definitions, he had this character that was appalled at the ease with which people speak of ‘love’
‘We only find love, true friendship (and presumably other emotions) in art, literature, when hoi polloi speak of love, they mean infatuation https://realinibarzoi.blogspot.com/20... that is not the true feeling, when tested, the lovers do not show fidelity, it is not ‘till death do us part’
Well, Heathcliff means it, this is what the Thomas Mann means, an immolating emotion, he will call Cathy to…haunt him, this also makes me think of To The Hermitage https://realinibarzoi.blogspot.com/20... and here is a quote from there
‘Fiction is infinitely preferable to real life...As long as you avoid the books of Kafka or Beckett, the everlasting plot of fiction has fewer futile experiences than the careless plot of reality...Fiction's people are fuller, deeper, cleverer, more moving than those in real life…Its actions are more intricate, illuminating, noble, profound
8 out of 10
This is the third review of Wuthering Heights https://realinibarzoi.blogspot.com/20... the most recent was posted only about one month ago, because Emerald Fennell has adapted this classic and in fact, it had the ‘premiere’ on HBO last night, at least in this realm
On Saturday (May 9, 2026) we had another version aired on TVR Cultural, at least I think it was there, and though not the best – the one with Laurence Olivier is the nec plus ultra – this was much better than what Ms. Fennell offered us – actually, Margot Robbie was not outstanding either, and Jacob Elordi has not impressed me
Nonetheless, there is another motion picture on which Emerald Fennell and Jacob Elordi worked together, and the result is much more radiant - https://realinibarzoi.blogspot.com/20... Saltburn, with the spectacular Barry Keoghan in the leading role, this thespian will win at least one Oscar
In the latest adaptation that I have seen, Ralph Fiennes is Heathcliff and Juliette Binoche has the role of Cathy – the result is much better than the 2026 release, but somehow, this is not the best motion picture wherein you can see them, indeed, the two mesmerizing actors have been together in a better-known production – The English Patient
Though mocked by some, I think I remember Seinfeld and Elaine being cynical about it – was it something along the lines of ‘die already’ shouted at the poor, dying English Patient? - https://realinibarzoi.blogspot.com/20... the film was acclaimed
Heathcliff is an orphan that is both adopted and rejected by Cathy’s family, and we have a peculiar love affair, destructive and suffocating to a degree, while on the other hand it makes me think of Thomas Mann and his definitions, he had this character that was appalled at the ease with which people speak of ‘love’
‘We only find love, true friendship (and presumably other emotions) in art, literature, when hoi polloi speak of love, they mean infatuation https://realinibarzoi.blogspot.com/20... that is not the true feeling, when tested, the lovers do not show fidelity, it is not ‘till death do us part’
Well, Heathcliff means it, this is what the Thomas Mann means, an immolating emotion, he will call Cathy to…haunt him, this also makes me think of To The Hermitage https://realinibarzoi.blogspot.com/20... and here is a quote from there
‘Fiction is infinitely preferable to real life...As long as you avoid the books of Kafka or Beckett, the everlasting plot of fiction has fewer futile experiences than the careless plot of reality...Fiction's people are fuller, deeper, cleverer, more moving than those in real life…Its actions are more intricate, illuminating, noble, profound
December 11, 2024
My Overall Judgements: This was a beautiful and amazing book. It might be one of the best I have ever read. The book left a lasting impression on me. I recommend everyone to read this book.
However, the first few chapters of the book are really challenging, especially to those who are not accustomed to read in old English. As you begin to understand the wording and the vocabulary, you will begin to appreciate the subtlety and nuances of the book.
All in all, this was indeed a great book worthy of its praise. The book and its beauty are going to stay with me for years to come. I know I will definitely read it again.
Here is a bit of details of the book without spoilers:
Introduction & Background As I have already cautioned, the first part of the book is challenging because of its runic vocabulary and narration. The first volume contains some boring details and information which is preparing the readers for what to come. The first volume is mostly just background information on the characters and settings of the background. Nonetheless, if you plan to read this book, this first volume has some very important details, and without them, the rest of the book would not make sense.
Climax (Volume 2): In this volume, the real drama gets started! You will begin to love the book as soon as you start reading this volume. Drama, action, and frankly, the only part of the novel that is actually about lovers! It was amazing, and full of drama, action, love, and more! No to provide any spoilers, I believe you will love this part without hesitations. I urge you to finish the first volume even if it gets boring so that you can enjoy the beauty and the pleasure of volume 2.
Ending: The book passing its climax at volume 01 begins to slowly comes to its conclusion. However, this part of the book is truly philosophical and enriched with descriptions of human nature and its consequences. It was delectable, and wrapped the story up in a nice, quiet, calm, peaceful bow. This ending was neither a happy nor sad one. Still, it did wrap the story up nicely and finish with a lasting effect.
Finally, A bit of words about the author. Emily Bronte died in December 19, 1848 at the age of just 30. Being at 30 myself, I wondered the genius of her while reading the book. She could only write one book in his lifetime (this one). Yet, what an amazing book she had written! I wish she were alive to write more books.
However, the first few chapters of the book are really challenging, especially to those who are not accustomed to read in old English. As you begin to understand the wording and the vocabulary, you will begin to appreciate the subtlety and nuances of the book.
All in all, this was indeed a great book worthy of its praise. The book and its beauty are going to stay with me for years to come. I know I will definitely read it again.
Here is a bit of details of the book without spoilers:
Introduction & Background As I have already cautioned, the first part of the book is challenging because of its runic vocabulary and narration. The first volume contains some boring details and information which is preparing the readers for what to come. The first volume is mostly just background information on the characters and settings of the background. Nonetheless, if you plan to read this book, this first volume has some very important details, and without them, the rest of the book would not make sense.
Climax (Volume 2): In this volume, the real drama gets started! You will begin to love the book as soon as you start reading this volume. Drama, action, and frankly, the only part of the novel that is actually about lovers! It was amazing, and full of drama, action, love, and more! No to provide any spoilers, I believe you will love this part without hesitations. I urge you to finish the first volume even if it gets boring so that you can enjoy the beauty and the pleasure of volume 2.
Ending: The book passing its climax at volume 01 begins to slowly comes to its conclusion. However, this part of the book is truly philosophical and enriched with descriptions of human nature and its consequences. It was delectable, and wrapped the story up in a nice, quiet, calm, peaceful bow. This ending was neither a happy nor sad one. Still, it did wrap the story up nicely and finish with a lasting effect.
Finally, A bit of words about the author. Emily Bronte died in December 19, 1848 at the age of just 30. Being at 30 myself, I wondered the genius of her while reading the book. She could only write one book in his lifetime (this one). Yet, what an amazing book she had written! I wish she were alive to write more books.
April 28, 2026
It's a very bleak story and the characters are harsh, cruel, unlikable and go through a lot of trauma but I think that's the whole point of it. It's not really a love story but a story of obsession and madness.
March 2, 2026
Decidí releer este libro en su idioma original. Se lo recomiendo a todas las personas que sepan el idioma hacerlo. Porque muchos diálogos se pierden en la traducción.
¿Que decir que no se dijo ya? Para mí este libro es una obra maestra. Desde la complejidad de todos sus personajes, a la decisión de narrar en segunda persona. Es un libro que, como sus personajes, continúa existiendo en el presente. Con una fuerza fantasmagórica imposible de comprender.
Historia de amor toxico, de venganza, de racismo y clasismo. Está novela lo tiene todo.
¿Que decir que no se dijo ya? Para mí este libro es una obra maestra. Desde la complejidad de todos sus personajes, a la decisión de narrar en segunda persona. Es un libro que, como sus personajes, continúa existiendo en el presente. Con una fuerza fantasmagórica imposible de comprender.
Historia de amor toxico, de venganza, de racismo y clasismo. Está novela lo tiene todo.
February 10, 2026
I was hugely disappointed by this book - to the point of hating it.😕 I really didn't want to have such strong negative feelings towards it, what with it being considered a major gothic classic, but it is what it is. If I'm being honest, I only enjoyed reading two chapters (18 and 19) out of the 34. I thought the book would get better from there, but alas!
For starters, the writing style takes a lot of getting used to - even reaching the mid or end points didn't help matters. And it's not a case of me not being used to reading classics - I've read quite a few over the past 1-2 years and enjoyed them.
However, I could even overlook the writing style if I didn't find the two lead characters SO HIGHLY unlikeable. I tend to enjoy dark and grey characters, but these two characters had no redeeming qualities whatsoever.
And finally, brace yourselves for whenever the Joseph character appears - you'll be subjected to the arduous task of deciphering his Yorkshire accent. What's more - while the first half has just Joseph with this accent, the second half has a total of 2-3 characters speaking this way!
Lucky for you, I found (via the comments of a post on Fable) this nifty link: https://wuthering-heights.co.uk/josep... (you can thank me later).
Unlucky for me - I got this link only when I reached the second-last chapter. 💀
For starters, the writing style takes a lot of getting used to - even reaching the mid or end points didn't help matters. And it's not a case of me not being used to reading classics - I've read quite a few over the past 1-2 years and enjoyed them.
However, I could even overlook the writing style if I didn't find the two lead characters SO HIGHLY unlikeable. I tend to enjoy dark and grey characters, but these two characters had no redeeming qualities whatsoever.
And finally, brace yourselves for whenever the Joseph character appears - you'll be subjected to the arduous task of deciphering his Yorkshire accent. What's more - while the first half has just Joseph with this accent, the second half has a total of 2-3 characters speaking this way!
Lucky for you, I found (via the comments of a post on Fable) this nifty link: https://wuthering-heights.co.uk/josep... (you can thank me later).
Unlucky for me - I got this link only when I reached the second-last chapter. 💀
February 26, 2026
This book was so teaaa, I wish I could give it 6/5 stars!
January 22, 2026
I love a good Gothic read in the winter. If you're looking for a happy sappy love story, this ain't it. I'm not sure what this says about me, but I enjoy reading books about terrible people doing terrible things...lol.
January 3, 2024
I love this book. Sorry not sorry. Yes the plot and writing style is messy, but is that not to retrieve the lifestyles and volatile personalities of the characters? Yes all of the characters are vile and abhorrent, yet I still find myself wholly invested and even rooting for them. Realistically Cathy is just the main character that we all secretly wish to be: Overdramatic and cruel yet still adored by all around her.
December 28, 2024
the obsession? the devotion? the absolute wretched personalities? the fact that the family tree is a circle? the MOOOOOORS !! finally understand anne carson’s fixation in the glass essay. love love love.
March 29, 2026
Final Verdict
This was nothing like the book I despised in High School and refused to study. Absolutely nothing like the sort. I stand corrected: Margot Robbie did Wuthering Height's DIRTY with whatever that movie she released was. I need a few days, maybe weeks or even months; to process I was wrong severely about the whole thing.
I genuinely am flabbergasted and caught off guard about this. And I'm probably going to reread this and start annotating this book. Yes this book is gorgeous, but I love it enough to reread, annotate, and absorb the contents. It's my money, my book, you cannot stop me!
Modern men don't yearn. Therefore; they cannot earn.
Before thoughts
I was avoiding this book in TKMaxx (retails for 20, bought for 7.99) as it isn't the standard book size and I don't buy hardback books. However, this is an absolutely stunning book so I caved earlier this week. Plus I've been telling my friends I would read wuthering heights again to compare to the film. So this is my holy roman empire at the moment. I will say I think it ended up in tkmaxx (they sell mostly goods that don't pass whatever quality checks there are) because there are some random misprints (capitalisation where it shouldn't be) but other than that it is just the story with a short introduction about Emily's life.
The sprayed edges are gorgeous. Inside there is a picture on the front and back of the hardcover. It seems a bit blurry. I've no idea if that's for dramatic effect or not.
This was nothing like the book I despised in High School and refused to study. Absolutely nothing like the sort. I stand corrected: Margot Robbie did Wuthering Height's DIRTY with whatever that movie she released was. I need a few days, maybe weeks or even months; to process I was wrong severely about the whole thing.
I genuinely am flabbergasted and caught off guard about this. And I'm probably going to reread this and start annotating this book. Yes this book is gorgeous, but I love it enough to reread, annotate, and absorb the contents. It's my money, my book, you cannot stop me!
Modern men don't yearn. Therefore; they cannot earn.
Before thoughts
I was avoiding this book in TKMaxx (retails for 20, bought for 7.99) as it isn't the standard book size and I don't buy hardback books. However, this is an absolutely stunning book so I caved earlier this week. Plus I've been telling my friends I would read wuthering heights again to compare to the film. So this is my holy roman empire at the moment. I will say I think it ended up in tkmaxx (they sell mostly goods that don't pass whatever quality checks there are) because there are some random misprints (capitalisation where it shouldn't be) but other than that it is just the story with a short introduction about Emily's life.
The sprayed edges are gorgeous. Inside there is a picture on the front and back of the hardcover. It seems a bit blurry. I've no idea if that's for dramatic effect or not.
March 18, 2026
Read this as the movie just hit theatres and I always prefer reading before watching. I was expecting a love story, as per the movie trailer. After finishing the book there's no way I can watch the movie! I dont think anyone in Hollywood read this book. To portray this as a love story is simple crazy!! This book has 0 inclination of love but rather abuse, anger and revenge in every page! I kept wishing for some sense of happiness for the characters and closed the pages thankful I didnt live in the 1800's era 😄
August 21, 2024
It is a gothic dream. Still my all time favorite read.
February 16, 2025
A book that stays with you the whole of your life.
August 9, 2026
Victorian soap opera with Lockwood being the only likeable character. Kate Bush did it better.
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February 13, 2026I can't rate this. I recognize that it is a classic. But I will say, it is most definitely NOT a love story. Abuse, generational trauma , obsession, yes. Love story, no.
September 7, 2026
“Everyone will suffer because I have suffered” basically. What a guy
October 2, 2025
I, somehow, have managed to be completely removed from Wuthering Heights in my 43 years of life. I didn't read it in school, I never picked it up "for fun", and haven't seen any of the adaptations. So, I went into this, surprisingly, blind. The only thing I "thought" I knew was it was a gothic romance. And, yes, sure, you could say that.
But you could also say that this is one of the hardest, most agonizing reads ever! Everyone is the worst! There is not a single character that is redeemable. They are all miserable, foolish, arrogant, selfish, vain, angry, revenge-seeking, a-holes who consistently make choices that never allow even a moment to root for them. Heathcliff is an anti-hero. He is an unlikable, despicable, spiteful, curmudgeon. But also, his wild, intense love for Catherine proves he is capable of something pure and good. Too bad Catherine is too selfish and vain to lean into her wild and intense love for Heathcliff, and marries Edgar, who is higher up on the social rung. And let's not even get into the racial undertones. With Catherine's choice, it sets all characters and generations on a vengeful, hate-begets-hate, path, that harms everyone involved.
So, romance, sure. If it is a romantic, tragedy and you mean romance like, oh the English Moors are so romantic? And boy, oh boy, the childhood trauma! THE TRAUMA! Ultimately, Wuthering Heights is about cyclical abuse. And while, it was an agonizing read, I get it and I also loved it.
But maybe mentally prepare yourself before diving in head first.
But you could also say that this is one of the hardest, most agonizing reads ever! Everyone is the worst! There is not a single character that is redeemable. They are all miserable, foolish, arrogant, selfish, vain, angry, revenge-seeking, a-holes who consistently make choices that never allow even a moment to root for them. Heathcliff is an anti-hero. He is an unlikable, despicable, spiteful, curmudgeon. But also, his wild, intense love for Catherine proves he is capable of something pure and good. Too bad Catherine is too selfish and vain to lean into her wild and intense love for Heathcliff, and marries Edgar, who is higher up on the social rung. And let's not even get into the racial undertones. With Catherine's choice, it sets all characters and generations on a vengeful, hate-begets-hate, path, that harms everyone involved.
So, romance, sure. If it is a romantic, tragedy and you mean romance like, oh the English Moors are so romantic? And boy, oh boy, the childhood trauma! THE TRAUMA! Ultimately, Wuthering Heights is about cyclical abuse. And while, it was an agonizing read, I get it and I also loved it.
But maybe mentally prepare yourself before diving in head first.
September 22, 2024
Kate Bush is such a talented artist
December 10, 2024
Hated it, most romantic book my ass
August 16, 2025
beautiful and in depth writing. its odd, i've never read a romance story like this.
Heathcliff and Catherine do have love for eachother, but they seemed to only show it when neither were with each other. i had been putting off reading this book for a while now and im so glad i finally got to it.
i find it funny that Nelly ended up outliving everyone, idk why.
imo, this book was ONLY about Heathcliff and Catherine. it was always about Catherine.
the ending wasnt as melancholy as i thought it would make me feel.
it felt soft and cozy, as though it really wasnt the end but just where the book stopped.
Heathcliff and Catherine do have love for eachother, but they seemed to only show it when neither were with each other. i had been putting off reading this book for a while now and im so glad i finally got to it.
i find it funny that Nelly ended up outliving everyone, idk why.
imo, this book was ONLY about Heathcliff and Catherine. it was always about Catherine.
the ending wasnt as melancholy as i thought it would make me feel.
it felt soft and cozy, as though it really wasnt the end but just where the book stopped.
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January 24, 2026
I had to do a reread as an adult, especially with the new movie adaptation coming out.
This is not a book that is going to give you what you want- you're going to continue feeling frustrated with the decisions and behaviors of these characters until the end. So, this book is best read with the full embrace for the downward spiral that is madness brought on by love and obsession.
If only Catherine did this one thing, if only Heathcliff said that... well, then we wouldn't have such an evocative story.
5 stars for imagery, moodiness, and emotionally wrecking me in such an impressive way that I still think about this story 20 years after my first read 🖤
This is not a book that is going to give you what you want- you're going to continue feeling frustrated with the decisions and behaviors of these characters until the end. So, this book is best read with the full embrace for the downward spiral that is madness brought on by love and obsession.
If only Catherine did this one thing, if only Heathcliff said that... well, then we wouldn't have such an evocative story.
5 stars for imagery, moodiness, and emotionally wrecking me in such an impressive way that I still think about this story 20 years after my first read 🖤
April 15, 2026
This is my second time reading (this edition isn't under the main novel listing on here weirdly), I particularly wanted to see it again after the recent film. Having read it again, I really want to see a film focussing on the second generation. I obviously totally understand why the story of the first generation is the one that's always done, but in some ways their descendants' lives are a bit more straightforward. Having said that, the fact that this has two lots of people with very similar names did confuse me again... But overall I did understand it far better on this read. My appreciation remains the same however, this is a classic and an iconic piece of literature!
December 22, 2025
An unbelievable book! Singular in its kind, I cannot say I have ever read anything quite like it before. There is love (deeply agonizing love), trauma, relentless drama, and, for some, redemption. Wuthering Heights deserves every bit of the acclaim it has received, and perhaps even more. I am in awe, I am angry, and I am left with a storm of feelings and unanswered questions. Truly a masterpiece, and I’m grateful to have experienced what it means to read Wuthering Heights.
January 8, 2026
4/5 stars
wow!! it's been an eternity since Ive read a classic and that one was wild!! it was so interesting to see all the awful behaviours of Heathcliff and comparing them to modern protagonist who get romanticized for doing the same things. it was slow to get into and a bit slow at the end, but overall a really good read, and nice to start the ear off reading something outside my comfort levels
wow!! it's been an eternity since Ive read a classic and that one was wild!! it was so interesting to see all the awful behaviours of Heathcliff and comparing them to modern protagonist who get romanticized for doing the same things. it was slow to get into and a bit slow at the end, but overall a really good read, and nice to start the ear off reading something outside my comfort levels
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February 8, 2026
Oh my, this still hits SO HARD. Sure, the first chapters are dull & probs largely to blame for people giving up on WH. But once get past that...my heart. The big, declarative moments are some of the best words I've read. So yeh, Lockwood is insufferable, but I forgive Emily Brontë for the pointless male narrator when she writes such exceptional words at a time when access to books would've been via
February 25, 2026
Love this book no matter how many times I read it. It makes me sad at the loss of the English language over time. How everything is shortened or slanged makes me feel silly in comparison to the Bronte Sisters as young writers of their day. Needed to use a dictionary for a good part of the novel.
The backstory to both Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre are amazing, and everyone should take the time to research the life as a Bronte's, growing up.
The backstory to both Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre are amazing, and everyone should take the time to research the life as a Bronte's, growing up.
March 10, 2026
Finished "Wuthering Heights" last week before I left on vacation and was so happy to knock out a classic. I had a tried to read this one years ago but didn't finish it. Had a fellow reader clue me into the dual narration between Nelly telling the story of Catherine and Heathcliff to Mr. Lockwood and things made much more sense.
For the most part the book is pretty sad/depressing but there is light at the end that gives hope for the future...keep reading.
For the most part the book is pretty sad/depressing but there is light at the end that gives hope for the future...keep reading.
November 19, 2025
Went all in, expecting the greatest love story ever. Maybe some tears- who knows? What a let down. I mean, was I expected to imagine this great love? All anybody did was whine, whine, whine. Blah. Couldn't wait to finish this melodrama, as nothing exciting ever happened, despite my anticipation throughout the entire read.
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