Genre: Gothic Fiction
Year Published: 1847
Pages: 432
Rating: 3.5 out of 4
I vaguely remember reading this as a child, but I think it went mostly over my head. The most notable thing about this book is the complete lack of a sympathetic character. The most likable characters are self-centered, narcissistic liars; the worst are downright evil. In between are the sniveling wimps. Even the tenant-narrator strikes me as a smug little jerk.
That said, nothing makes for over-the-top drama like a bunch of narcissists. I enjoyed the passion and drama, the temptestous fits and tantrums, the plotting and brooding, and even the heavily-accented, self-righteous ranting sermons delivered by Joseph the handyman. And what do you expect from a bunch of people who think it's ok to marry their cousins?
Challenges: TBR
Book-a-Week # 65
Date Read: 12/26/2008
The Cover Made Me Read It
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1 comment:
'Wuthering Heights' has always been one of my favorite novels.
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