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Jan 06, 2015Nymeria23 rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
When I started reading this book, I wasn't expecting much more than lovey-dovey-ness and old English writing. I found that instead, the harsh reality of life during this time period were shown in the deaths of characters, the accepted views of societal importance and customs was very different (they appeared to be more focused on hosting guests in their homes instead of, for example, meeting out in the town, or just saying hi). and the story description of this book would have been better promoted as a revenge and love story rather than only the latter. Reading this story was very difficult for me, thanks to the uncommon language and diction, the drawn out descriptions and explanations, and finally the changing narrations. It was however intriguing to read about life and how it transpired in the late 1700s, I admit. I was not expecting the cruel humor and roughness that both Catherine and Heathcliff exhibited though. I thought they would be more like Cathy, all-loving and sympathetic, not harsh and rugged. I really did not like Hindley, but I really liked his son Hareton. I sensed he had a more sensitive, caring soul than his father, though he retained the stubborn and prideful traits. Linton appeared very weak in personality and character, which I found more knowledge-providing than his physical illnesses. I thought Ellen to be kindly though meddling, and Lockwood appeared to be a character added for the singular role of giving reason for the story to be told- I didn't find much character growth or attachment in him. Not sure I really liked the Lintons, or Catehrine and Heathcliff for that matter, but these characters were the most interesting during their interactions with each other. In the end, I think it was an okay classic, though I'm not likely to read it again (PS, I felt like I used strange word choice in this review...)