Book Review: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
This time, I
want to talk about my all-time favourite novel, Wuthering Heights by Emily
Bronte.
I am sure most
of you are familiar with the title even if you haven’t read the book yet.
After all, Wuthering Heights is one of the most renowned novels in the English
literary canon.
It’s also
regarded as the most haunting love story in English Literature.
Author: Emily Bronte
Genre: Classic, Romance
Status: Published (first published in 1847)
Platform: Amazon
Summary
Wuthering
Heights tells the story of the passionate and turbulent love affair between
Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, two young people growing up in the harsh and
isolated moors of northern England.
Their love was a
fierce and all-consuming one, born out of the intense isolation and loneliness
of their upbringing in the bleak and wind-swept moors.
Despite their differences
in background and social status, they were inseparable and their love for each
other became a driving force in their lives.
However, as they
grew older, their relationship became increasingly complex, with Catherine torn
between her love for Heathcliff and her desire to maintain her social class by
marrying the wealthy Edgar Linton.
This ultimately led to Heathcliff's vengeful actions causing immense suffering to those around him resulting in a series of events that were both tragic and unforgettable.
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Suitable Audience
Despite its
daunting reputation in English literature, Wuthering Heights is a thrilling,
heart-wrenching, and ultimately unforgettable novel.
Whether you're a
longtime fan or a newcomer to the world of classic literature, Wuthering
Heights is a novel that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Its portrayal of
human emotion, relationships, and societal class continues to captivate and
inspire readers, making it a must-read for anyone interested in somewhat dark
romance style classic literature.
My thoughts
From the intense passion of Catherine and Heathcliff's relationship to the more complex and nuanced relationships between the other characters, Wuthering Heights offers a rich and insightful perspective on love in all its many forms.
Whether it is the love of a parent for a child, the love of siblings, or the love of a man for a woman, the book is deeply attuned to the emotional landscape of human relationships.
The characters in Wuthering Heights are far from perfect.
Heathcliff, in particular, in my opinion, is a difficult and unsympathetic figure. But it is his complexity and contradictions that make him such a compelling character.
Her descriptions of the moors and the landscapes of northern England are vivid and evocative, and her characterizations are rich and nuanced.
The book is written in a style that is both atmospheric and intense with a narrative voice that is both intimate and distant at the same time.
Her employment of a non-linear narrative structure, alternating between the perspectives of different characters and jumping back and forth in time, adds to the novel's sense of mystery and intrigue, making the reading experience all the more immersive.
Overall, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte is a classic romance novel that is both timeless and deeply affecting.
Its intense psychological depth, vivid descriptions, its rich characters, haunting setting, captivating story and complex themes make it the No.1 of my all-time favourite books list.
With love,
Mora
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