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I thought overall this was a good read. I admit, some of my lack of enthusiasm about it could be due to the fact that I am not a literature/English Major, and just don't have the ability to grasp some of the deeper nuances of Emily Brontë 's famous novel. The overall theme that "love conquers hate" was displayed in many of the relationships between multiple characters. I personally found some of the language slightly dry (again that might speak more to myself than the novel), but the overall the
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Jun 01, 2017
Grace
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it was amazing
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#13 in the chronological read of McCrum's list. Another that I'd read back in high school or early college and enjoyed the reread. It has always seemed a "dark" book to me and still does..... enjoyedit greatly. Another 5 star wonder!
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5= Truly cream of the crop. Amazing. In a wondrous realm of its own
4= Special and well written. More than good...maybe even a great book, but not a rare 5 star wonder.
3= Moments of brilliance, a pleasure to read. I'd recommend it.
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An explanation of my star rating.
5= Truly cream of the crop. Amazing. In a wondrous realm of its own
4= Special and well written. More than good...maybe even a great book, but not a rare 5 star wonder.
3= Moments of brilliance, a pleasure to read. I'd recommend it.
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I read this in high school and did not care for it.... now many years later I enjoyed it a lot. Heathcliffe is an interesting character, that you hate but almost understand him. to me it's a pretty twisted love story at best.
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