Bernhard’s Reviews > Wuthering Heights > Status Update

My least favourite book of all time.

I tried to read this once, thirty-some-odd years ago, with similar results. Same with Moby Dick, which I finally got through in my thirties. I've been meaning to give this one another go... maybe I won't rush;)

Thanks Dave for backing my decision. I'm sorry you went through it all the way. Though I know plenty people who love the book.

Michael wrote: "I tried to read this once, thirty-some-odd years ago, with similar results. Same with Moby Dick, which I finally got through in my thirties. I've been meaning to give this one another go... maybe I..."
I read Moby Dick as a teen and remember liking it, I'm not sure I would still enjoy it now.

Thrown in the towel = Du jast die Flinte ins Korn geworfen!
I needed to look that up, Bernhard.

Ah, shame. I did like this one. Maybe the new film release might be the way to go?

Cheers from Down Under.
CB

Colin wrote: "Thrown in the towel = Du jast die Flinte ins Korn geworfen!
Yes, you could say that. The saying "das Handtuch werfen" does exist in German aswell.

Colin wrote: "Maybe the new film release might be the way to go?""
Oh, I didn't know that there is a movie adaption coming soon. I might just give that a shot, it is likely easier to follow.

How I love this book. A most tragic Gothic love story ever. I first read it as a high school student and borrowed it from the school library. I loved it so much that I bought a copy from our local bookstore; a copy that I still have with broken spine, brittle yellowed pages and reread over and over again. There’s one line I’ve never forgotten and can recite it nearly 55 years later. “He's more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”

I agree. This book gave me fits, I finally gave up about 30-35% done. I also regret the time I spent reading Mobey Dick as well, I'll never get it back, lol.

sniksnak wrote: "How I love this book. A most tragic Gothic love story ever. I first read it as a high school student and borrowed it from the school library. I loved it so much that I bought a copy from our local ..."
I'm glad you love the book. Me not being able to get into it doesn't mean it is a bad book at all.

Tanya wrote: "I agree. This book gave me fits, I finally gave up about 30-35% done. I also regret the time I spent reading Mobey Dick as well, I'll never get it back, lol."
When I was younger I always felt the need to finish everything I started. Now I'm kind of an expert at not finishing books. Time is limited and precious, it is better spent with things you enjoy.