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Wuthering Height by Emily Bronte Synopsis (from Amazon) The tale of Heathcliff and Cathy's ungovernable love and suffering, and the havoc that their passion wreaks on the families of the Earnshaws and the Lintons, shocked the book's first readers, with even Emily's sister Charlotte wondering "whether it is right or advisable to create beings like Heathcliff". Review I have wanted to read this book for years, since I was at school, but somehow never got around to it until now. I guess for that reason I really wanted to like it, so much. Unfortunately I can't say I did. I found the story slow to progress and to read (whether this is to do with writing style or because I wasn't to bothered about reading it I am not sure). I can't say I really liked any of the characters, maybe Cathy was ok, but I don't really feel I knew her. Heathcliff was just mean and self serving. Catherine (Jnr) was spoilt, self-centred and seemed to think she was worth more than anyone else. I quite liked Hareton, although he was a bit rough initially I always had the impression that underneath all he was a genuinely nice person. I can kind of see how the writing can be seen as good writing. The descriptions were good, and in fact it was reading the first description of Heathcliff which made me want to read the book (wow it must be almost 10 years ago, and I still remember), although I found the descriptions of the moors a bit lacking. I think if you've ever been through the moors though you'll agree that the atmosphere is quite possibly impossible to but in to words. I did however find that in the last 20-30 pages the story did pick up, it became more plot driven I think (I know I have criticised writing for this in the past, but I didn't feel it undermined writing quality her). Strangely although I had been looking forward to being able to to read something different I wanted the book to continue when I actually had. Some people have said that this book improves with a second read. Initially I thought that this seemed a bit too much work to put in, I don't really feel I should have to work to like a book. But then I thought about when I read Jane Eyre. On initial reading I didn't really enjoy it, although I found interesting bits I did find it slow, but after we had studied it I saw it in a different light and liked it in retrospect. So maybe it is worth reading again sometime, at least I will not get rid of my copy just yet, 2.5/5

Finished Wuthering Heights this morning. Despite not really enjoying it was kind of sad to end it (the same as I felt about Jane Eyre before we had really studied it actually). Review in the works. Started Water for Elephants.

Dead and Gone arrived in the post today. Yay! Have just over 20 pages of Wuthering Heights left so should finish today.

I'm feeling more or less the same about Wuthering Heights so far. But have about 40 pages left.

Me too!

Ditto

Masterchef

Have 45 pages of Wuthering Heights left, for such a shot book it is taking long, and can't really say I'm enjoying it. Water for Elephants arrived in the post.

me too

I am shocked and appalled!

QI, love this show.

Went to see Green Zone on Sunday. Was better than I expected, but a bit American heroic. Still I would recommend it.

I like the match.com advert with the singing.

Ben 10 goes to our nursery...apparently!

I've read both of these last year, both very good.

Have just under 100 pages of Wuthering Heights left, so I hope to finish it either tomorrow or Wednesday.

I'm almost 100 pages in, just reached chapter 13 still not entirely sure what I think.

I was really interested when I heard about it too. Unfortunately we didn't get much choice for our dissertations. What's your project going to do?

Am on chapter 13 of Wuthering Heights now, almost 100 pages in.

Saw Alice in Wonderland today. Was very good, made me laugh. Wasn't how I expected though, the story was very different and more actiony than I expected.

I read the Lucifer Effect a couple of months ago Nici. It really is fascinating, and kind of scary.

to the forum Wendy

Numbers, with Neighbours paused so I can watch that after

My sister has The Brother's Grimm. So I will see if I can borrow it from her when the time comes.