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I think that this one of the most thought out books of our time and one of the most interesting books of the times. Bronte really delivered her best work on this novel.

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That is the biggest load of crap I have ever heard. This book is the dumbest thing ever and if Emily Bronte could be brought back to life, she should be just so she could be shot. I am reading the book for an english class and hate it.

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Emily Bronte was so dark in this novel, I would only recommend it to anyone thinking of committing suicide! This novel was so morbid in the entire book, the last chapter can not even attempt to redeem it. I wish I could get back the hours that I spent reading it. I prefer Jane Austen's novels.

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Read this book as early as possible; then read it again and again. After the first reading (14 yrs old) I was scared to read it again - but I did - and enjoyed it again; and 3rd reading brought out even more to enjoy

[very confused girl]

Wuthering Heights is very hard to understand in my opinion. I am studying it for my Leaving Cert and i find it interesting but a bit complicated.

[D]

I could not agree with you more. This is an excellent book, but constant analysis does get old for me too. I am studying this book for a course as well and if you could send me an e-mail (if interested in providing a bit of insight) i would appreicate it.

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Jane Austen is absolutely disgusting.... Her literature has a putrid smell to it... I prefer Haywood<br>

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I honesly think that Wuthering Heights is on of the most intruiguing and thought provoking stories ever written. I am studying the book in my A Level course and although I find that constant analysis sometimes gets really tiresome I'm pleased that I have been studying the book as it's allowed me to discover such a masterpiece. I would strongly disagree with anyone who says that the book is boring. I think that they're missing out because they might not understand it so instead they criticise. I agree with the person who wrote that the story is most inruiging in wondering about the author, what went on in Emily Bronte's life? She was such a mystery herself and I think that's one of the things that makes the novel so amazing! What was her story?

[intense]

Wuthering Heights is a complex, thought provoking and deeply moving story of an intricate love affair, Bronte portrays a genuine love affair, one that surpasses that of matrimony, social status and all physical barriers.
In her novel she establishes a bond far greater than that of any sexual union (which in today’s warped society appears to be the focus of love). This novel, in all its dark complicity is easily one of the greatest love stories ever written, failing that easily one of the greatest novels ever written. Not only does Bronte portray the glamorised nature of love (like it most other Victorian novels), she also explores the concept of a boundless, obsessive love that in as destructive as in is loving.
Wuthering Heights is an example of a realistic romantic novel, although due the novels macabre atmosphere it appears otherwise. This would appear a rather bold statement to assert, however it is one that I shall attempt to explain. Bronte presents the overwhelming themes of Obsession, Love, Jealousy, Cruelty, Death, Pain; she incorporates these raw, intense emotions into an intricate plot, with a range of unique, well developed characters. This novel has had distinct effect on me as a reader; I am 17 and have read it twice in detail. Of course, this is but my opinion and please do not interpret it as otherwise. However, I would ask that people refrain from making such unfounded, unsupported arguments such as "That is the biggest load of crap I have ever heard"-heard not read?- referring to the to book as the "dumbest thing ever" and suggesting that Emily Bronte should be brought back to life, "so she could be shot"-yes, how very primitive. However, having said this, it does provoke an instant reaction of both relief and humour as realise the intelligence of that particular guest, in turn, I would invite him to enlighten us with his wonders of his extraordinary use of lexis, with his stunning vocabulary!” Yes, truly an act of stupidity. This individual has most proudly asserted his view, and in the progress allowed us to celebrate his ignorance, arrogance and in ability to contribute to this forum.

[SmileyRose]

After visiting Howarth in Yorkshire a number of years ago and also visiting the parsonage where the Bronte family grew up, I was inspired to go back and read Wuthering Heights and I could associate with the book more having visited the moors, which were incidently, very beautiful.

I must admit, up until then, I wasn't really a big fan of Jane Austin, however the story of Wuthering Heights was such a good one, I then went out and bought another Jane Austin book and this time it was Pride and Prejudice.

[Scheherazade]

Wuthering Heights was written by Emily Bronte, not by Jane Austen.

Names do get confusing at times because they are contemporaries. :)

[shortysweetp]

thats what i was going to say thanks scheherazade

[Sarah's_Chanson]

I have no idea how anyone can find the book boring! Yes it is a little morbid, but that is the only way to bring across a story of tradgic love, death, revenge and hatred. Emily Bronte would of been called a fool if she tried to put jokes in there!

The story is a complex and deep insight into the human mind, and how strong passions and loves and hates can not be a part of you, but you become them. Heathcliff doesn't love and hate, he is that love and hate. These feelings aren't something that a human owns, but they are they're emotions. This is a intriguing subject that can get complicated, but it is also so incredibly fascinating.

The diversity of characters, the gentle references to nature, the strong passions of Heathcliff compared with the gentle affection of Edgar, the innocence of Hareton despite a world of trauma1 How can anyone say this is a dull book?!

[we_rum]

Screw all the "This book is soooo thought provoking and deep" crap. This book is a pretty straight foward story about two lovers torn apart from each other and the love they share. Is it really so deep? That being said it's one of the downright COOLEST books ever. It is inspiring and the writing is truely brilliant. The action is always there! There is no event that meanders away from the flow of the story, and every emotion is duly scripted. This is Wuthering Heights true brilliance.
BTW, I can't help but laugh at the kids here who find it oh so hard to understand. Oh boo hoo, does the big mean book have too many words?? Maybe you should go back to your vapid, lifeless comics kiddies and leave the beautiful, articulate Miss Emily Bronte to those with enought sensitivity and perception to appreciate her.

[Nata]

I once read (in a bio) that on a jaunt to York with Charlotte and a friend Emily bought some dress material that was white with purple lightening bolts. I love that. It seems to fit with the creator of Heathcliff. Some women go for French lace and the latest fashions, but E.B was apparently behind the times with her leg o' mutton sleeves. Too bad, let her wear what she wanted. She obviously had better things to think about, such as writing a fan-bloody-tastic book and some of the finest poetry I've ever read.

[Skyler]

Wuthering Heights had been my favorite book since I read it for the first time iwhen I was about 13. I have read so many times that I lost count. The love that Heathcliffe has for Catherine is pure and is the love of a complete soul mate. His love is not her status or lack thereof or of what anyone else thinks. Catherine too has that love for Heathcliffe. She says "I am Heathcliffe. However she is affected by what someone will think, and finds out too late what she has done to herself and Heathcliffe. I think I am still waiting for my Heathcliffe to come along and sweep me off my feet.
There has been a book written about Heathcliffe's life during the years he disappeared. I do not like the book because the character of Heacliffe is not the Heathcliffe in my heart. However, the book is interesting in that it ties the other Bronte sister books into the plot. The title is H. The Story of Heacliff's Journey Back to Wuthering Heights;the author is Lin Haire-Sargent.

[chatnoir1311]

Wuthering Heights is the best book i've ever read! It has got the dark-romantic mood, which I love , and in my opinion someone who says it is a bad book , didn't payed enough attention to it !