Rating: Summary: Should be renamed "Codependents Anonymous" Review: What an amazing book to be written by a 20-year-old woman. She was ahead of her time. I didn't know whether to like the characters or not: Heathcliff was such a jerk in so many ways and Cathy was such a wench. I enjoyed the second half of the novel, however, with the drama of their children. Still can't compare with "Jane Eyre" -- which gets 5 stars in my book. :)
Rating: Summary: The Ultimate Dark Gothic Romance Review: It is a dark book, almost a ghost story - the kind of thing that must have inspired our modern-day Anne Rice, minus the fangs. It is also a great illustration of the ultimate dysfunctional relationship: Intense passion and misery; haunted souls. Love can be very powerful, but don't try this at home kids!
Rating: Summary: Wuthering Heights is a non "Cinderella" love story Review: Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights is a novel that creates a love story between Heathcliff and Catherine. This is not however a regular love story. Bronte's ability to create real emotions puts Wuthering Heights in a category far from a "Cinderella" story. Bronte's remarkable ability to conceive almost twisted stories can be seen not to far into the story. It can be seen once Mr. Earnshaw brings home Heathcliff, basically treats Heathcliff as his son and neglects his birth son, and Catherine begins to love Heathcliff that the story will be far from regular. Bronte uses these unique ironies to create detailed stories.In this book Bronte uses her ability to mimic real human reactions in her characters come about. Such as when Mr. and Mrs. Earnshaw die Hindley, their birth son, forces Heathcliff to leave because of his hatred towards him. Hindley knew his father loved Heathcliff more than him and he couldn't stand it. Heathcliff leaving causes problems between. It's Ironic that when Heathciff comes home after three years because of his love for Catherine, she has already married another, Edgar Linton.Emily Bronte's story obviously wasn't that of a regular love story. Not too long after Heathcliff comes home Catherine dies. Heathcliff becomes filled with anger and seeks revenge. He causes pain to all that have hurt him or are related to those that hurt them. Although Bronte didn't create a storybook love story she does end it, in a way, like a love story should end. The lovers are of course united in death. I liked this story by Emily Bronte because it wasn't just a regular love story with a happy ending. Although it did end with the lovers together, it is hardly a "Cinderella" story and the plat twist and intricacies make it a memorable story.
Rating: Summary: it's good. Review: hey well this book is obviously for those who have matured enough to experience true love or at least understand the power of it. if you can't appreciate this book, you are either a high schooler forced to read it by your english teacher or a person who has not found THE ONE. once your situation changes, re-read this. it's worth it.
Rating: Summary: The best love torment ever written Review: I was completly amazed by this story. It is one of the best love stories I have ever read. I was surprised by Heathcliff's sick obssesion with Catherine. It is the story of a man who will never ever forgive her youth love for not marring him but instead with the rich guy. It doesn't matter how much time goes by, he will still love and remeber her. He is a total animal, but you will still love him.
Rating: Summary: This book was interesting but a little on the confusing side Review: Well this book is was very interesting but everyone had the same name so that made it confusing. But once you figured out who was who it was a very good book and totaly worth reading.
Rating: Summary: OK... Do not read this book! Review: Ok, look, im in 8th grade and was required to read this garbage. i mean come on, the book made no sence at all. I read the book twice and i still dont get it. So, i will advise you not to read this sad, long,sorry excuse for a book, EVER. Thank- You.
Rating: Summary: A beautiful and powerful depiction of a true classic. Review: I thought the novel was an excellent classic. I feel that Bronte wrote from the very core of her heart. She uses a humongous use of setting. The way she describes the Heights and the Grange , you can see it and almost feel the difference between the two places. It is a very powerful love story of two people who love so strongly. I love this book and would recommend this to anyone.
Rating: Summary: Did it ever occur to you Heathcliff might be.......... Review: Did it ever occur to you Heathcliff might be the illegitimate child of Mr. Earnshaw, the 'surprise' he comes home with. Didn't it cross your mind how awfully coincidental it must be to join two complete strangers who are in fact, in no time, 'soulmates', at one point Cathryn even says: I AM Heathcliff. In fact, they feel so much alike mentally, they therefore love eachother beyond the grave. There is never a scene where they actually love eachother physically. I think they are half brother and sister. It would explain so much.....For why would a middle-class farmer come home with a boy, an orphan? And his strong feelings for him, he must be treated as their brother...Well people, that is because HE IS!! They look alike (mentally) too much to be coincidental,unaware they recognize eachother, and not as lovers but unconciously as real family. The extent of their resemblance can only be genetic. The book itself is a masterpiece because it leaves everything in the dark and the reader may guess the real circumstances. When your book is finished, it still 'haunts' you. Please read it and have a nice time with it.
Rating: Summary: A decent book,but few people probably care for it nowadays. Review: I like to think of myself as an above-par student in high school,and somewhat educated.I have a taste for good literate as well.But,this book is not my cup of tea.I cannot speak for everyone,but I will try and speak for most:this book was good if you really dig the theme:love,revenge,the English Countryside,etc.Love and revenge and such are cool,but this book is not written in such a way that it totally captivates people.It's a shame that people cannot emerse themseleves in it that they could have,say.....100 years ago. Sorry,but.....it's nothing too special.
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