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last updated Apr 23, 2017 02:20PM
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I thoroughly enjoyed re-reading this wonderful classic. It is extremely well-written, with a unique and interesting narrative style, intriguing story line and memorable characters.
This is a gothic romance novel, but the romance between Cathy and Heathcliff is not the main highlight for me for the following reasons. Firstly, I feel that we do not see any tender moments between the two of them, except perhaps their last meeting ever. It's all drama and violence with the two of them, and I didn't ...more
This is a gothic romance novel, but the romance between Cathy and Heathcliff is not the main highlight for me for the following reasons. Firstly, I feel that we do not see any tender moments between the two of them, except perhaps their last meeting ever. It's all drama and violence with the two of them, and I didn't ...more
I was not impressed with this book, but that does not surprise me. I was not excited about reading it either, but I am starting a new project that includes reading my way through 100 greatest classic lit novels. So I crossed this one off as soon as possible. There are a few others I am not so thrilled about but mostly this is an exciting adventure.
I remember first discovering about Wuthering Heights in Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight. I was intrigued, but honestly, I wasn’t such a big fan of Bella’s character, so that wasn’t enough motivation for me to pick up the book. But looking back on it, I can understand now why it was referenced in Twilight. It is a similar story of forbidden love and ill-fated attraction.
Emily Bronte is undeniably a very talented and precise writer. She weaves words into beautiful sentences; here’s an example:
Catherine ...more
Emily Bronte is undeniably a very talented and precise writer. She weaves words into beautiful sentences; here’s an example:
Catherine ...more
Enjoyed this so much more than the first time I read it!
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