I'd give this book 6/10

[Jere]

I agree that this book is overrated. It's not bad, but it's not one of the greatest works of English Literature as so many claim. I had had greater expectations on choosing this book. After having read it I'm somewhat disappointed. I agree with an earlier posting that the plot development was quite weak. As for its positive aspects, one cannot doubt that Emily Bronte had an excellent command of the English language. Her descriptions of both landscape and characters are impressive. For those just looking for a read, I'd recommend this book. As for those who are really expecting something, I'd say you're in the wrong place.

[Bianca Fransen]

Haha.. You are the first person I encounter who would only give it a 6 out of 10. Interesting ;). Maybe it is because I am a soccer (do you write it like that) for twisted love-stories.. but for me it is still 10/10 :nod: :D

[mono]

Haha.. You are the first person I encounter who would only give it a 6 out of 10. Interesting ;). Maybe it is because I am a soccer (do you write it like that) for twisted love-stories.. but for me it is still 10/10 :nod: :D
Here, here!
As opposed to many works of the Brontë sisters' era, Wuthering Heights, I imagine, took many readers by surprise (and still does). Emily Brontë truly wrote a work far different from those of her sisters, so she tends to astound numerous readers with a plot that can seem confusing and more complex, more characters (and their development), and, overall, just a more difficult read.
I understand and welcome your opinion, Jere, as Wuthering Heights, just as with any book, can not seem anyone's cup-of-tea, even of the literary era. Some readers perceive it as a jewel, others as more a mere stone; I loved it, to say the least, and think that Emily Brontë wrote a gem that seemed more qualitative than quantitative, as opposed to her sisters (also incredible writers).
Welcome to the forum, Jere, by the way. :wave:

[Sarah's_Chanson]

I agree with the last two comments.

I found the book fascinating and thrilling. A sure 10/10. I loved the complexities of Heathcliff and Catherine's relationship, the differences and similarities between Catherine Earnshaw/Linton and Catherine Linton, I even loved it right down to the associations with nature, yet contrasts in Heathcliff and Lockwoods names!

[Nata]

I first read W.H. when I was 15 and re-read it a couple of years later- and it made all the difference. On second (and third) reading I found it unputdownable, and the enduring power of C and H's love it what appeals most to me.
They didn't do right by each other in life (Cathy, why Linton?), but to have Cathy walking the earth for 20 years is some devotion.
My favourite part is when H starts having his 'visions'- Especially when he asks Nelly Dean if she thinks they are alone in the room and he is perhaps seeing a third party there. I love that so much, a lot of authors shy away from life after death issues but I though E.B. portrayed this very well.They were just two halves of the same (selfish, hedonistic) coin, and I just love/hate Heathcliff. I can't excuse some of his actions, but he is irresistable.

The Bronte Parsonage Museum (Yorkshire) is great to see if you have an interest in the authour's life. I really liked it.

Nata

[we_rum]

Thanks, Jere for your informed opinion. Obviously you are a gentleman and a scholar, sir. The flippant way in which you post your patronizing little score for a novel that so deservingly meet your derision would have its author in tears no doubt, coming as it does from such a brilliant critical mind as yours.

[Pensive]

I found the book very interesting and I loved the characters formation. I will give it 10/10.

[sdr4jc]

Yes, 10/10. Loved it, always have, always will. That's all there is to it.

[Night Stalker]

I first read this book when I was 13/14, I didn't think much of it- actually I thought it was terrible. Then for some unknown reason I read it again about 6 months ago and fell in love with it! Definatly 10/10!

[mir]

i'm in the middle of reading Wutherine Heights right now at 14, but i love it. 9/10 at least; i like most the way Emile Bronte escapes from the norm in books - where the nurse/housemaid is absolutely devoted to the fiery, flighty mistress and the love triangle is much simpler, the two men fighting over the perfect women - Catherine Linton isn't perfect, she's manipulative and spoiled and petty - but she also never really means to hurt either Edgar or Heathcliff, and she never really beleives, i think, that she's doing anything wrong. i like heathcliff best - the poor waif you pity in the beginning, fiercely devoted, untutored but a wilder Oliver Twist - and then he becomes, at about the part i'm reading now (just after he's married Isabella Linton), a near-monster as manipulative as Catherine, with no regard for others feelings, and his only humanity is his aboslute unflickering love for Catherine - but interestingly enough, he wants to decide what's best for her even though he says he would never hurt her, and wants to go see her when she's sick even though Ellen Dean (the housemaid and narrarator) tells him it might just make her worse. run on sentances are fun.

[Greyjoy]

Gving this book a meer 10 doesnt even reflect its brilliance, Ill admit It takes abit of effort to get the hang of the various charactor relations but as soon as thats out of the way you can just fly through the novel. It also so wonderfully deep in that there so many ways you can read situations within the novel as well as the various themes such as the Powers of Love and Hate, The Drive of Revenge, and the Use of the supernatural.

[WaxDoll]

I totally agree with Jere. I read this when I was 13, which was actually just a couple months ago, and hated it. Recently, though, I've gone back and skimed through a couple parts, and, now, I do understand some of its brilliance better, but that doesn't stop me from hating basically all the characters, except Hareton. I don't deny that it is a beautifully written book, but it just isn't something I could like.