tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post2164794967584225473..comments2024-03-26T13:05:44.788-04:00Comments on The Once Lost Wanderer: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (33 down 67 to go)Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466108789532345790noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-71641312736455458592017-04-06T17:49:23.376-04:002017-04-06T17:49:23.376-04:00No worries...it's actually gratifying to read ...No worries...it's actually gratifying to read of others who felt similarly. I would have given it a much lower mark, if it weren't for the reclamation of Hareton at the end. That saved this from being awful. There are a number of books I didn't like, that I think I will give a reread to someday...not this.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466108789532345790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-83169899217658175972017-04-06T11:38:21.007-04:002017-04-06T11:38:21.007-04:00Finally finished this one, and I must say, you are...Finally finished this one, and I must say, you are quite polite in your review. I won't be. I loathe this story so much that I cannot even give proper credit to the writing style. I couldn't care less. <br /><br />I agree that this was NOT a love story, but a story of revenge. Wow! Sin abounds. HC is evil. This is a story of sick, wicked evil revenge. (And that Joseph - - toward the end, I gave up trying to translate his mumble.) <br /><br />This whole story made my stomach turn; I cannot even think straight. It was awful. I almost skipped the ending, but barely dragged myself to the finish line.<br /><br />Pls forgive me for dumping on your post; this is my first opportunity to write about my feelings. I'll get it all out later when I write a blog post. Ruth @ with freedom and bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531827758868215023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-10860371106170417342015-02-22T09:00:16.798-05:002015-02-22T09:00:16.798-05:00Nicely written review! Thanks for stopping by at m...Nicely written review! Thanks for stopping by at mine. I actually read yours before writing mine while I was trying to sort out my thoughts on the novel and it really helped me so thanks. :) <br />I love your comparison of Edmond and Heathcliff. I read The Count of Monte Cristo years ago so my memory isn't perfect on that account but I think I would agree with you. :) Lois Tinúvielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01113667315479652015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-62716248563217122022015-01-18T19:54:41.168-05:002015-01-18T19:54:41.168-05:00Thanks for the feedback Tonia.Thanks for the feedback Tonia.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466108789532345790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-29070421289138499742015-01-18T19:53:46.684-05:002015-01-18T19:53:46.684-05:00Thanks for the feedback.Thanks for the feedback.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466108789532345790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-90800981427170541452015-01-18T18:12:42.053-05:002015-01-18T18:12:42.053-05:00Great analysis - I especially like your comparison...Great analysis - I especially like your comparison to The Count of Monte Cristo. Two stories about revenge but oh so different.<br /><br />I had not thought about Hareton in that light before - great summation of his story. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830751973044675773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-68402863417722312122015-01-16T22:10:16.310-05:002015-01-16T22:10:16.310-05:00I think you summed up the problems with this novel...I think you summed up the problems with this novel very well. I agree that it is a tale of revenge--but not one that resonated for me, largely because as you point out, the reaction of Heathcliff is out of all proportion. Excellent review.Mary R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12468537883595941188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-48471158026332289702015-01-02T04:29:11.594-05:002015-01-02T04:29:11.594-05:00I have tried. I have tried reading this several ti...I have tried. I have tried reading this several times, but have failed miserably. I've read it in bits and pieces because I had to know the story for a class. But I hated it. I absolutely dislike the writing style. I find it choppy and un-elevating. I have never understood why people consider the 'romance' between Heathcliff and Catherine one of the greatest love stories - two such selfish, self-centred, horrific people! This book makes me shudder with distaste. <br /><br />So many people have told me I SHOULD read it. But you know what, I can't. I've kept it on my shelf all these years, trying valiantly to open it every now and then to read it right through. But two years ago I decided I wasn't going to give it another chance. I'm done with it. It is over. Finished. <br /><br />On the other hand The Count of Monte Cristo is one of my favourites, and I have read it oh so many times! I was at first surprised that you brought up Edmond Dante... but you make a really good comparison. Songhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707280327803432082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-35253251935156139432014-11-26T19:49:47.362-05:002014-11-26T19:49:47.362-05:00Thanks Rob...Cheers!Thanks Rob...Cheers!Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466108789532345790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-45473815420421339482014-11-26T19:49:12.987-05:002014-11-26T19:49:12.987-05:00Thanks Cleopatra.Thanks Cleopatra.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466108789532345790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-33059544394510292422014-11-24T13:41:50.957-05:002014-11-24T13:41:50.957-05:00I don't know what it is but this is one of my ...I don't know what it is but this is one of my favorite novels of all time. Another comparison to make would be to that of Fanny Price and the entire idea of nature versus nurture. I feel like the last time I read it (or <i>Pride and Prejudice</i>) I compared Darcy and Heathcliff. There's so much in this little novel that every time I re-read it I find something new.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-80776265518813144352014-11-15T21:15:26.238-05:002014-11-15T21:15:26.238-05:00I haven't read any of the Brontës yet, but I&#...I haven't read any of the Brontës yet, but I'll maybe start with Jane Eyre. <br /><br />I like what you're doing here, working your way through a Greatest Book list. Fun project!Robhttp://www.looselogic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-37177691406837902162014-11-08T13:48:37.791-05:002014-11-08T13:48:37.791-05:00A great review, Joseph. I particularly liked the ...A great review, Joseph. I particularly liked the way you compared Heathcliff and Edmund Dantes.<br /><br />You felt pretty much the same way I did. The writing was very immature, which isn't surprising as Emily was quite sheltered; her sister Charlotte reveals this with her comments on WH. The characters were manipulated to drive the plot which = unbelievable. I didn't hate the novel but I wish she'd had 50 more years to hone her craft.<br />Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152128642971612433noreply@blogger.com