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Wuthering Heights (Barnes & Noble Classics)
 

Wuthering Heights

by Emily Bronte




Wuthering Heights, by Emily Bronte, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:
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scout
  • Rated 5 stars

“This twisted love story completely captivated me. The love that is portrayed and described in this book between Heathcliff and Catherine is so loud, outrageous and almost embarrassing to me. But I love it. Reading this book threw me back into a wild romantic world that I hadn't thought about or entered in quite a while (granted, I was back-packing through Europe while enjoying this book... so that may contribute to the "love" mood it put me in). I love how Catherine describes Heathcliff's...”

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Rachel H
  • Rated 2 stars

“One of the only books I've read where I'm rooting for everyone BUT the main character. I absolutely detest Heathcliffe and did not really enjoy the book. It's extremely dark and depressing. So, even though it is a classic, I don't know that I would recommend it.”

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  • Simon m

    simon m said:

    “Apparently, Heathcliff is based on Emily's brother. I was gripped by this novel the first tme I read it (I've taught it since). A friend of mine called the ending a five cigarette conclusion.”

    posted 3 days ago
  • Mahy O

    mahy o said:

    “I'm still reading it, I came to the part where Catherine died. Though I know quite well what will happen at the end (I've seen the movie), but I really love reading the story. It's full of highly tensive emotions, u dont know who to love and who to hate. I really detested Heathcliff, then sometimes I really felt sorry for him. I just don't know. I think that this book shows really how complex can human feelings be.”

    posted 8 days ago
  • mouserie

    mouserie said:

    “I didn't like Heathcliff because I couldn't understand how he could love Catherine. She was horribly annoying throughout the entire novel. What could he possibly find endearing about her?”

    posted 9 days ago
  • matthew

    matthew said:

    “I can't relate to the people who do not like Heathcliff. How would you feel if the woman you loved, and who you believed loved you back, suddenly married some other man? He was a genius manipulater and extracted his revenge perfectly.”

    posted 11 days ago
  • L J

    l j said:

    “I have always loved Charlotte's "Jane Eyre," but could never get very far into Emily's "Wuthering Heights." Even as an English Lit Major I could never bring myself to read the whole thing. However, last year I got a copy of the audiobook read by British actor Michael Kitchen, and his voice brought the whole story to life for me. With his reading, the plight of the housekeeper who narrates the story comes to the fore, and makes the strangeness of the novel more accessible. I also destest Heathcliffe, and Cathy, too; but I was willing to listen to Mrs. Dean tell her version of their story. I would highly recommend this audiobook recording! ”

    posted 12 days ago
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