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Exactly the type of book I would generally hate, cold, dark, and dreary. But, for some reason I was really impressed, and enjoyed it, even the darkest parts. So many hateful characters, and yet I constantly found myself finding goodness in them.
"The entire world is a dreadful collection of memoranda that she did exist, and that I have lost her! Well, Hareton's aspect was the ghost of my immortal love; of my wild endeavours to hold my right; my degradation, my pride, my happiness, and my anguish ...more
"The entire world is a dreadful collection of memoranda that she did exist, and that I have lost her! Well, Hareton's aspect was the ghost of my immortal love; of my wild endeavours to hold my right; my degradation, my pride, my happiness, and my anguish ...more
When I first read this book, I hated it with an unreserved fiery passion befitting its main characters. I awarded it two stars because I was reluctant to give one star to a Great Work of English Literature. But really, I meant one star.
It's been about five years now, and I was excited to re-read it for my book club to see if my feelings have changed at all. So far as the 'love story' goes, they haven't changed one bit. I loathe Heathcliff and Cathy. There is nothing romantic about their love; it ...more
It's been about five years now, and I was excited to re-read it for my book club to see if my feelings have changed at all. So far as the 'love story' goes, they haven't changed one bit. I loathe Heathcliff and Cathy. There is nothing romantic about their love; it ...more
After what felt like 80 years, I finally finished this book. I don't get why people love this or think it's remotely romantic. I even sat on it and let it soak in for two days. I don't get the fascination. The story is okay. I get it: Lost love, unrequited love, obsessive love... except I don't think anyone in this book actually LOVED another human being - except for two. And no, not Heathcliff. But we'll get to that. Here goes my rant....
The characters are despicable. Heathcliff is a douchey, a ...more
The characters are despicable. Heathcliff is a douchey, a ...more
Otherwise known as "Dysfunctional" Heights. This story is filled with misanthropy, misogyny, chauvinism, hypochondria, verbal and physical abuse, battered-woman syndrome, etc. The characters would fill a month's worth of Oprah and Dr. Phil episodes. What was wrong with the Bronte sisters?
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Dec 23, 2018
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Feb 24, 2014
Tara
marked it as obligatory
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Shauna
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Oct 05, 2020
angeleen
marked it as to-read
