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Wuthering Heights: In Modern English (The Readable Classics)
WUTHERING HEIGHTS IN MODERN ENGLISH
Yes, it’s that book. The one everyone says you should read. The original toxic love story that spawned entire genres of dark romance.
Here’s the Wuthering Heights is unhinged, devastating, and has been absolutely wrecking readers for 175 years. It’s a masterpiece.
The Victorian prose, though? That’s the part that makes it feel like homework.
This edition fixes that.
Same gothic moors. Same obsessive passion. Same “wait, did that just happen?” moments. Just in language that doesn’t require you to stop and decode every other sentence.
What’s The prose. That’s it.
No scenes cut. No plot watered down. No study guide summary. Every chapter, every character, every devastating moment, just written so you can actually experience why this book has been breaking hearts since 1847.
You get the full story without “hitherto,” “countenance,” and sentences that take three reads to figure out. You get Brontë’s genius without the barrier.
Still Wuthering Heights. Just readable.
The Story
When Mr. Lockwood rents a remote estate on the Yorkshire moors, he expects peace and solitude. Instead, he finds Wuthering Heights, a house thick with secrets, resentment, and a landlord who seems to despise everyone, including himself.
As his housekeeper tells him the estate’s history, Lockwood uncovers a tale of obsessive love and revenge spanning two generations. At its center are Heathcliff, an orphan brought to the Heights as a child, and Catherine Earnshaw, the wild, passionate girl who became his entire world.
Their bond should have been unbreakable. But class barriers, pride, and Catherine’s choice trigger a chain of events that destroys nearly everyone in their orbit. Heathcliff’s revenge is patient, calculated, and devastating. But even he can’t escape the ghost of the one person he ever loved.
Perfect For Readers Who
Obsessive, all-consuming love that crosses every line • Childhood bonds that turn complicated and toxic • Long-game revenge plots where everyone pays the price • Atmospheric gothic settings (windswept moors, crumbling estates, literal ghosts) • Morally complex characters who make catastrophic choices • Class barriers that ruin everything • Romance with actual stakes and consequences • Stories where “happy ending” was never an option
Who This Edition Is
You’ve been meaning to read this forever but kept stalling outYou love the idea of Wuthering Heights but don’t want the prose to feel like workYou’re tired of pretending you’ve finished the classicsYou want the full experience, not a summary, not a study guide, but the actual book in language that flowsBecause these stories deserve to be enjoyed, not endured.
Part of The Readable Classics series
Translated by Avery Frost
Yes, it’s that book. The one everyone says you should read. The original toxic love story that spawned entire genres of dark romance.
Here’s the Wuthering Heights is unhinged, devastating, and has been absolutely wrecking readers for 175 years. It’s a masterpiece.
The Victorian prose, though? That’s the part that makes it feel like homework.
This edition fixes that.
Same gothic moors. Same obsessive passion. Same “wait, did that just happen?” moments. Just in language that doesn’t require you to stop and decode every other sentence.
What’s The prose. That’s it.
No scenes cut. No plot watered down. No study guide summary. Every chapter, every character, every devastating moment, just written so you can actually experience why this book has been breaking hearts since 1847.
You get the full story without “hitherto,” “countenance,” and sentences that take three reads to figure out. You get Brontë’s genius without the barrier.
Still Wuthering Heights. Just readable.
The Story
When Mr. Lockwood rents a remote estate on the Yorkshire moors, he expects peace and solitude. Instead, he finds Wuthering Heights, a house thick with secrets, resentment, and a landlord who seems to despise everyone, including himself.
As his housekeeper tells him the estate’s history, Lockwood uncovers a tale of obsessive love and revenge spanning two generations. At its center are Heathcliff, an orphan brought to the Heights as a child, and Catherine Earnshaw, the wild, passionate girl who became his entire world.
Their bond should have been unbreakable. But class barriers, pride, and Catherine’s choice trigger a chain of events that destroys nearly everyone in their orbit. Heathcliff’s revenge is patient, calculated, and devastating. But even he can’t escape the ghost of the one person he ever loved.
Perfect For Readers Who
Obsessive, all-consuming love that crosses every line • Childhood bonds that turn complicated and toxic • Long-game revenge plots where everyone pays the price • Atmospheric gothic settings (windswept moors, crumbling estates, literal ghosts) • Morally complex characters who make catastrophic choices • Class barriers that ruin everything • Romance with actual stakes and consequences • Stories where “happy ending” was never an option
Who This Edition Is
You’ve been meaning to read this forever but kept stalling outYou love the idea of Wuthering Heights but don’t want the prose to feel like workYou’re tired of pretending you’ve finished the classicsYou want the full experience, not a summary, not a study guide, but the actual book in language that flowsBecause these stories deserve to be enjoyed, not endured.
Part of The Readable Classics series
Translated by Avery Frost
380 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 20, 2026
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About the author
Emily Brontë
1,696 books14.3k followersEmily Brontë was an English novelist and poet whose singular contribution to literature, Wuthering Heights, is now celebrated as one of the most powerful and original novels in the English language. Born into the remarkable Brontë family on 30 July 1818 in Thornton, Yorkshire, she was the fifth of six children of Maria Branwell and Patrick Brontë, an Irish clergyman. Her early life was marked by both intellectual curiosity and profound loss. After the death of her mother in 1821 and the subsequent deaths of her two eldest sisters in 1825, Emily and her surviving siblings— Charlotte, Anne, and Branwell—were raised in relative seclusion in the moorland village of Haworth, where their imaginations flourished in a household shaped by books, storytelling, and emotional intensity.
The Brontë children created elaborate fictional worlds, notably Angria and later Gondal, which served as an outlet for their creative energies. Emily, in particular, gravitated toward Gondal, a mysterious, windswept imaginary land she developed with her sister Anne. Her early poetry, much of it steeped in the mythology and characters of Gondal, demonstrated a remarkable lyrical force and emotional depth. These poems remained private until discovered by Charlotte in 1845, after which Emily reluctantly agreed to publish them in the 1846 collection Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell, using the pseudonym Ellis Bell to conceal her gender. Though the volume sold few copies, critics identified Emily’s poems as the strongest in the collection, lauding her for their music, power, and visionary quality.
Emily was intensely private and reclusive by nature. She briefly attended schools in Cowan Bridge and Roe Head but was plagued by homesickness and preferred the solitude of the Yorkshire moors, which inspired much of her work. She worked briefly as a teacher but found the demands of the profession exhausting. She also studied in Brussels with Charlotte in 1842, but again found herself alienated and yearning for home. Throughout her life, Emily remained closely bonded with her siblings, particularly Anne, and with the landscape of Haworth, where she drew on the raw, untamed beauty of the moors for both her poetry and her fiction.
Her only novel, Wuthering Heights, was published in 1847, a year after the poetry collection, under her pseudonym Ellis Bell. Initially met with a mixture of admiration and shock, the novel’s structure, emotional intensity, and portrayal of violent passion and moral ambiguity stood in stark contrast to the conventions of Victorian fiction. Many readers, unable to reconcile its power with the expected gentility of a woman writer, assumed it had been written by a man. The novel tells the story of Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw—two characters driven by obsessive love, cruelty, and vengeance—and explores themes of nature, the supernatural, and the destructive power of unresolved emotion. Though controversial at the time, Wuthering Heights is now considered a landmark in English literature, acclaimed for its originality, psychological insight, and poetic vision.
Emily's personality has been the subject of much speculation, shaped in part by her sister Charlotte’s later writings and by Victorian biographies that often sought to romanticize or domesticate her character. While some accounts depict her as intensely shy and austere, others highlight her fierce independence, deep empathy with animals, and profound inner life. She is remembered as a solitary figure, closely attuned to the rhythms of the natural world, with a quiet but formidable intellect and a passion for truth and freedom. Her dog, Keeper, was a constant companion and, according to many, a window into her capacity for fierce, loyal love.
Emily Brontë died of tuberculosis on 19 December 1848 at the age of thirty, just a year after the publication of her novel. Her early death, following those of her brother Branwell and soon to
The Brontë children created elaborate fictional worlds, notably Angria and later Gondal, which served as an outlet for their creative energies. Emily, in particular, gravitated toward Gondal, a mysterious, windswept imaginary land she developed with her sister Anne. Her early poetry, much of it steeped in the mythology and characters of Gondal, demonstrated a remarkable lyrical force and emotional depth. These poems remained private until discovered by Charlotte in 1845, after which Emily reluctantly agreed to publish them in the 1846 collection Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell, using the pseudonym Ellis Bell to conceal her gender. Though the volume sold few copies, critics identified Emily’s poems as the strongest in the collection, lauding her for their music, power, and visionary quality.
Emily was intensely private and reclusive by nature. She briefly attended schools in Cowan Bridge and Roe Head but was plagued by homesickness and preferred the solitude of the Yorkshire moors, which inspired much of her work. She worked briefly as a teacher but found the demands of the profession exhausting. She also studied in Brussels with Charlotte in 1842, but again found herself alienated and yearning for home. Throughout her life, Emily remained closely bonded with her siblings, particularly Anne, and with the landscape of Haworth, where she drew on the raw, untamed beauty of the moors for both her poetry and her fiction.
Her only novel, Wuthering Heights, was published in 1847, a year after the poetry collection, under her pseudonym Ellis Bell. Initially met with a mixture of admiration and shock, the novel’s structure, emotional intensity, and portrayal of violent passion and moral ambiguity stood in stark contrast to the conventions of Victorian fiction. Many readers, unable to reconcile its power with the expected gentility of a woman writer, assumed it had been written by a man. The novel tells the story of Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw—two characters driven by obsessive love, cruelty, and vengeance—and explores themes of nature, the supernatural, and the destructive power of unresolved emotion. Though controversial at the time, Wuthering Heights is now considered a landmark in English literature, acclaimed for its originality, psychological insight, and poetic vision.
Emily's personality has been the subject of much speculation, shaped in part by her sister Charlotte’s later writings and by Victorian biographies that often sought to romanticize or domesticate her character. While some accounts depict her as intensely shy and austere, others highlight her fierce independence, deep empathy with animals, and profound inner life. She is remembered as a solitary figure, closely attuned to the rhythms of the natural world, with a quiet but formidable intellect and a passion for truth and freedom. Her dog, Keeper, was a constant companion and, according to many, a window into her capacity for fierce, loyal love.
Emily Brontë died of tuberculosis on 19 December 1848 at the age of thirty, just a year after the publication of her novel. Her early death, following those of her brother Branwell and soon to
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January 26, 2026
I decided to read this in preparation for the upcoming movie. I enjoyed reading this modern English translation of the story, as it takes all the guesswork out of wondering if I am understanding the tale as it was meant to be understood. That being said, WHAT THE HECK?! These people are insane. Soooo many times I said to myself “grow a backbone, Nelly, and DO SOMETHING”. There must be something up with the Moors that made everyone living up there lose their minds. The sick and conniving Heathcliff needed to just be left where he was found and save that poor family from generations of grief. I’m nervous to see any film adaptation now that I know the full scope of the harrowing tale. All of y’all saying you want a love like Heathcliff need therapy.
February 19, 2026
Where was this when I was in high school and STRUGGLED to understand what Emily was trying to say. This translation to modern English was everything I needed to fully understand this book without the frustration of trying to understand 19 century writing.
This translation was so good kept the guts of the story fully intact. I finished this book fully understanding everything I read and hating every character in this book lol. Emily you’re a genius
I need more readable classics written now!
This translation was so good kept the guts of the story fully intact. I finished this book fully understanding everything I read and hating every character in this book lol. Emily you’re a genius
I need more readable classics written now!
January 30, 2026
A great translation to modern English! Perfect for anyone wanting to read this classic but has been intimidated by the Old English prose. Every bit of the story is the same and the dialogue too, just no "hitertos" and "thenceforths".
April 1, 2026
I know, I know - it’s a hot take - but this book is… not great. There are a few memorable quotes but otherwise every single character is whiney, annoying and very much not likeable. Mr Lockwood was probably the most enjoyable and he didn’t even have a big role. Also very long for no reason…. Sorry not sorry. I’m sure in 1847 I would have loved it.
This modern translation made this easy to read so kudos to the translator for that. I would have been miserable trying to read the EB’s 1840s original version.
This modern translation made this easy to read so kudos to the translator for that. I would have been miserable trying to read the EB’s 1840s original version.
February 15, 2026
So, this is absolutely not a romance. I would describe it as a tragedy. First to start, reading the translated version was super helpful in tackling on this book. Although it’s translated to modern English, you can tell that it keeps the essence of the original book and even some of the wording. The actual narrating of this story is confusing to follow because it’s told by narrators with an outside point of view. But once you understand the characters and what’s going on it’s easy to follow. With that being said even with not having to deal with old English dialogue this was still difficult to get through. Reading this was frustrating because I despised the main characters. I felt so much sympathy to the neglected characters that were manipulated by Heathcliff and Catherine, especially poor Hareton, who ironically loves Heathcliff? So even though most of the book was hard to digest, I enjoyed the ending. It did have a relatively happy ending despite everything that is endured through the plot. But describing this story as the greatest love story of all time is absolutely a stretch.
February 1, 2026
what a crazy ride lol this book made me ask my english teacher brother what classifies a book as a “classic” ? i thoroughly enjoyed this book bc it’s so insane that you can’t put it down and enjoyed the modern english translation considering i don’t like to study the material i’m reading. However, I went into this believing it was, in fact the, “most epic love story” as the movie adaptation trailer proclaims and it was anything but. i think readers call it “epic” bc of how Heathcliffs love for Catherine literally consumes him until his dying breath but it’s not in a good way…. He is literally psychotic. AND let’s not forget that half of the people in this book are incest lolllll. Heathcliff is (technically) Cathrine’s step brother— but I guess that was normal back then so whatever. OH and you have to genuinely pay attention when reading bc almost all the characters have the same name as each other so good luck !
February 2, 2026
I’m sorry…. But I don’t get the hype. I tried reading the original book but I guess I’m stupid and couldn’t understand anything that was being said. A friend shared this version, and I thought it would be better but I just did not care for the book. I almost didn’t finish it but stuck it out.
February 13, 2026
Was great to read a modernized language version of this book because I actually understood what the hell was going on and because of that, I question those who love this book (???) generally just sort of weird and dramatic
April 29, 2026
Thank god for the modern version of this book! It was so much more pleasant to read, while still staying true to the story and feelings that Emily Bronte wanted us to feel
February 15, 2026
Leer Wuthering Heights in Modern English, traducido por Avery, fue una de las mejores decisiones lectoras que he tomado. Intenté comenzar Wuthering Heights en su inglés original y, sinceramente, no pude continuar. Y como la misma Avery, el nivel de dificultad del inglés del original no refleja necesariamente intelecto, sino contexto, época y lenguaje. La cultura cambia, el idioma evoluciona, y adaptarnos a un lenguaje moderno no le quita valor a un clásico, al contrario, lo hace accesible and enjoyable.
Ya entiendo el por que este clásico de Emily Brontë es tan amado. Me encantó absolutamente todo, la historia, el plot, el drama, y sobre todo los personajes, que son de los más intensos que he leído en mi vida. De verdad, personajes emocionalmente extremos, complejos, oscuros, moralmente cuestionables.
Es impresionante cómo un libro con tan pocos escenarios, básicamente dos casas, una iglesia y un pequeño vecindario y con un número reducido de personajes, logra ser tan complejo y tan completo. La historia prácticamente nunca se mueve de ese mismo lugar, de la misma familia, del mismo entorno, y aun así, es super interesante.
Este fue mi primer libro de esta autora y quedé encantada con su escritura, nunca me aburrí. Al contrario, hubo momentos en los que me desesperaba porque necesitaba saber qué iba a pasar después. Un detalle que me pareció fascinante es que toda la historia está narrada desde la perspectiva de una sirvienta, quien termina siendo literalmente el centro y el pegamento de todo el drama. Ella estuvo presente en cada etapa crucial de la vida de estos personajes. Sin ella, sinceramente, creo que muchos de ellos habrían sido aún más caóticos y habrían tomado decisiones todavía más destructivas.
Yo pensaba que iba a leer un romance… y lo que encontré fue algo mucho más oscuro, tóxico e intenso de lo que esperaba. Sí, hay pasión. Sí, hay una forma de amor. Pero es un amor profundamente psicológico, dañino y cargado de emociones extremas. Hay abuso, violencia, manipulación emocional… un poco de todo. La complejidad del personaje de Heathcliff (un personaje que definitivamente no voy a olvidar jamás) me dejó impactada. La forma en la que el drama se extendió hasta los hijos de estos personajes lo hizo mil veces mejor y ese final me pareció super irónico pero adecuado.
Esta no es una historia romántica tradicional, es de obsesión, dolor y trauma. El final no fue decepcionante, pero sí predecible. Tal vez me hubiese gustado un cierre un poco más dramático, aunque, siendo honesta, el desenlace ya se veía venir desde antes. Aun así, disfruté enormemente la experiencia completa.
Pensar que esta historia fue escrita hace casi dos siglos atrás es simplemente impresionante. La creatividad, la profundidad psicológica y la valentía narrativa de esta autora para su época son increíbles. Ojalá Emily Brontë pudiera saber hasta dónde llegó su obra y cuánto sigue impactando a lectores hoy.
Ya entiendo el por que este clásico de Emily Brontë es tan amado. Me encantó absolutamente todo, la historia, el plot, el drama, y sobre todo los personajes, que son de los más intensos que he leído en mi vida. De verdad, personajes emocionalmente extremos, complejos, oscuros, moralmente cuestionables.
Es impresionante cómo un libro con tan pocos escenarios, básicamente dos casas, una iglesia y un pequeño vecindario y con un número reducido de personajes, logra ser tan complejo y tan completo. La historia prácticamente nunca se mueve de ese mismo lugar, de la misma familia, del mismo entorno, y aun así, es super interesante.
Este fue mi primer libro de esta autora y quedé encantada con su escritura, nunca me aburrí. Al contrario, hubo momentos en los que me desesperaba porque necesitaba saber qué iba a pasar después. Un detalle que me pareció fascinante es que toda la historia está narrada desde la perspectiva de una sirvienta, quien termina siendo literalmente el centro y el pegamento de todo el drama. Ella estuvo presente en cada etapa crucial de la vida de estos personajes. Sin ella, sinceramente, creo que muchos de ellos habrían sido aún más caóticos y habrían tomado decisiones todavía más destructivas.
Yo pensaba que iba a leer un romance… y lo que encontré fue algo mucho más oscuro, tóxico e intenso de lo que esperaba. Sí, hay pasión. Sí, hay una forma de amor. Pero es un amor profundamente psicológico, dañino y cargado de emociones extremas. Hay abuso, violencia, manipulación emocional… un poco de todo. La complejidad del personaje de Heathcliff (un personaje que definitivamente no voy a olvidar jamás) me dejó impactada. La forma en la que el drama se extendió hasta los hijos de estos personajes lo hizo mil veces mejor y ese final me pareció super irónico pero adecuado.
Esta no es una historia romántica tradicional, es de obsesión, dolor y trauma. El final no fue decepcionante, pero sí predecible. Tal vez me hubiese gustado un cierre un poco más dramático, aunque, siendo honesta, el desenlace ya se veía venir desde antes. Aun así, disfruté enormemente la experiencia completa.
Pensar que esta historia fue escrita hace casi dos siglos atrás es simplemente impresionante. La creatividad, la profundidad psicológica y la valentía narrativa de esta autora para su época son increíbles. Ojalá Emily Brontë pudiera saber hasta dónde llegó su obra y cuánto sigue impactando a lectores hoy.
March 18, 2026
What a story!!! This was such an interesting read, definitely can see why it’s a classic. Went into it blind and I’m so happy I did, I was not prepared for the twists and turns.
A remarkable story about obsession, vengeance, and revenge.
A remarkable story about obsession, vengeance, and revenge.
February 6, 2026
4.75 ⭐️
It feels wrong rating a classic, so my rating is more directed at the version of the story I read. I decided to read “The Readable Classics” version translated by Avery Frost. When choosing what version to read, I decided to go with this version because I wanted to completely understand the story as it was meant to be told. I was seeing tons of videos on TT of people reading it and having a hard time, DNf’ing, etc. I’m so happy I went with this version. I was able to read it without any issues. She did an amazing job translating but keeping it the way it was meant to be read. You still felt in the era of the story.
As for the story itself, this is not to be confused with a conventional romance. It is a gothic story showcasing generational trauma, revenge, and obsession. There’s destruction, self sabotage, dysfunctional relationships. It’s raw, unique, haunting, passionate, gripping. The characters are complex, and at times I despised them all. I loved hearing the story being told from the perspective of the housekeeper. I highly recommend reading this classic, and suggest looking into the version I read.
My only request is for Avery to now translate Jane Eyre 🙏🏼
It feels wrong rating a classic, so my rating is more directed at the version of the story I read. I decided to read “The Readable Classics” version translated by Avery Frost. When choosing what version to read, I decided to go with this version because I wanted to completely understand the story as it was meant to be told. I was seeing tons of videos on TT of people reading it and having a hard time, DNf’ing, etc. I’m so happy I went with this version. I was able to read it without any issues. She did an amazing job translating but keeping it the way it was meant to be read. You still felt in the era of the story.
As for the story itself, this is not to be confused with a conventional romance. It is a gothic story showcasing generational trauma, revenge, and obsession. There’s destruction, self sabotage, dysfunctional relationships. It’s raw, unique, haunting, passionate, gripping. The characters are complex, and at times I despised them all. I loved hearing the story being told from the perspective of the housekeeper. I highly recommend reading this classic, and suggest looking into the version I read.
My only request is for Avery to now translate Jane Eyre 🙏🏼
February 28, 2026
I fully went into this book thinking I was reading the greatest love story ever told. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Wuthering Heights is a psychological drama. It’s dark, gothic & moody with the craziest revenge plot known to man. This made telenovelas look like child’s play.
Catherine & Heathcliff’s relationship felt more toxic than romantic, but I think that’s the point. All the characters were awful and unlikable. You find yourself not rooting for anyone and become horrified by their actions. The generational trauma of abuse is the main focus throughout the entire book. Once I stopped expecting a romance and started seeing the story for what it is, I actually enjoyed it.
If you’re looking for a feel good book filled with declarations of love and passion, this is not the book for you. This is one of those reads that stick with you and not in a good way. It’s meant to be disturbing and dark. I probably would have given this a higher rating if I didn’t anticipate a full blown love story.
Catherine & Heathcliff’s relationship felt more toxic than romantic, but I think that’s the point. All the characters were awful and unlikable. You find yourself not rooting for anyone and become horrified by their actions. The generational trauma of abuse is the main focus throughout the entire book. Once I stopped expecting a romance and started seeing the story for what it is, I actually enjoyed it.
If you’re looking for a feel good book filled with declarations of love and passion, this is not the book for you. This is one of those reads that stick with you and not in a good way. It’s meant to be disturbing and dark. I probably would have given this a higher rating if I didn’t anticipate a full blown love story.
February 21, 2026
Gosh-it’s making sense now why I love gothic/dark books. It started with this one when I was in high school. With the direction and help understanding it from my Lit teacher, I remember really enjoying it but details are muddled. In college, I remember trying to reread. I enjoyed it but I think the modern version keeps the same feel and thematic elements. I think this version will be easier to remember and recall details because it made clearer sense and I didn’t get jumbled with words I don’t understand.
Thank God for that teacher in high school! She was the best and now that I remember that, I can only give credit to her for helping me even remotely like this book. Without her, I think I would have given up.
Thank God for that teacher in high school! She was the best and now that I remember that, I can only give credit to her for helping me even remotely like this book. Without her, I think I would have given up.
February 25, 2026
I was leery at first about reading a modernized translated version of this old story. I was confused at the start trying to tell which character was which, and keeping up with all of the different people. Once I reached chapter 4, the structure of the story changed and everything was making sense / explained. This isn’t a super “spicy” romance like some people ask me, but instead it shows the deepness of people’s souls and love. It takes place in the 1800s and I really enjoyed it. Don’t expect to fall in love with any of the characters. I’m hearing the movie is much different in many ways, but I’m excited to watch it now that I’ve read the book.
Avery did a great job at translating the story without changing things.
Avery did a great job at translating the story without changing things.
February 18, 2026
Took me 30 years to get through this and I never would have managed without Avery Frost's excellent translation. At least 2 of these 5 stars are on account of this particular edition (it would be maximum 3 stars otherwise). I hated the book. Full of insufferable twats! If I hadn't been reading as a group with my pals, I wouldn't even have bothered finishing this one. I dunno wtf Kate Bush's song is based on but it ain't the original text, that's for sure. Hopefully Emerald Fennell's film will be even further removed from the tripe. Would not recommend but if you must, read Avery Frost's rendition!
March 9, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
February 23, 2026
Hey so wtf was that? This was not a romance. It was lowkey spooky and just freaking odd. Makes sense it was written in the 1800s because 🤨 do people really love this book?? Cause I did not.
I want to say 5 stars to the author who translated it, thanks Avery. But I still was not a fan of this 😩 I was trying to hard to like it but it was just weird and kinda felt like, “what did I get from this book?”. I’m used to super awesome plots and strong characters.
I don’t even think I want to watch the movie??? Why did I read this???
I want to say 5 stars to the author who translated it, thanks Avery. But I still was not a fan of this 😩 I was trying to hard to like it but it was just weird and kinda felt like, “what did I get from this book?”. I’m used to super awesome plots and strong characters.
I don’t even think I want to watch the movie??? Why did I read this???
February 28, 2026
I hate to rate this so low but I don’t think I liked a single thing about it😅maybe I just had different thoughts about what it was going to be about but I don’t think this is a great love story and I think every character was a miserable hateful asshole🤣 there was little to no romance between Heathcliff and Catherine other than them just saying that they love each other and then she’s dead before anything can even happen. Idk just not for me but I’ll be excited to see where they go with the movie.
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February 18, 2026
I would recommend this translated version over and over again! I have previously tried reading the OG version and really just couldn’t get into it, the language was really hard to understand and I just couldn’t get into a good flow. This version leaves absolutely nothing out of the story and only translates words that are very difficult to understand now. It still reads like a classic, but without feeling like an assignment to get through. I absolutely devoured this book.
March 6, 2026
This one was so hard to get through. Not one character was likable, save for Nelly. Even with the modern day translation, this felt like a burden to get through.
The only saving grace was the sort of happy ending.
The only saving grace was the sort of happy ending.
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February 6, 2026
PHEW!!! This one was a real challenge for me. I tried reading the original version of WH and quickly gave up bc I could NOT get through the language. I didn’t hate this one, but boy, the characters tempted me many times lol very different from my usual read but I think I’ll check out more modern translations of classic books to (try to) expand my reading palate!
March 6, 2026
Absolutely horrifyinglyyy beautiful. I loved this book. The emotions you feel from the characters are DEEP.
February 6, 2026
I wish all classics had these modern English translations. I read a few chapters side-by-side and to be honest there really wasn’t that much difference. It’s amazing how rewording phrases can bring a world of clarity. I’m so grateful for the writer who took the time to create this translation.
February 21, 2026
The translation was great, I can’t imagine having to read this in old English.
The two stars is because I didn’t enjoy the story very much and the characters are all annoying. Everyone is rude, entitled, or whiny
The two stars is because I didn’t enjoy the story very much and the characters are all annoying. Everyone is rude, entitled, or whiny
March 4, 2026
I must be broken because while I can understand that this story is sad. The characters are messed up and broken. I personally didn't feel sad for them. The story kept me going but in the end I was left with a lot of questions.
January 28, 2026
A tricky read. So many times you are just frustrated at everyone in the book. It becomes impossible to almost like or relate to any character in any way. Maybe thats the appeal?
February 7, 2026
Barely a 3/5. Only redeeming qualities were some relatable themes and picturing Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. Otherwise, super annoying characters with dumb drama.
February 12, 2026
literally wtf is wrong with every single character in this book
April 7, 2026
What a wild ride
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