So - I have been England and have been to the town of Haworth where the Bronte sisters grew up. I had the opportunity to take a short walk to Wuthering Heights but instead decided to remain in the quaint village and walk down the cobblestone streets and into the adorable shops. I think I could have spent an entire week at that village but we only had a few short hours. I have to say that I wish I would have taken that short hike to Wuthering Heights - especially after reading this book. It made me long for the moors and the cool spring breezes and the gorgeous flowers that adorn the gardens of the stone cottages along the dusty dirt roads. There is something about England that draws my soul. I don't know what it is - I do know that a huge part of my heritage is in that country and visiting there has only enticed me to return someday and see more. If Jeremy said he wanted to live there I would be packing my bags within the hour - I would LOVE it! I would miss my family but because their love of England pretty much matches my own I believe they would be packing as well.
After visiting Haworth I bought a few of the Bronte sister's book at a small bookshop in London. The first that I read was Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte and it stands as my most favorite of all time. I don't know why I haven't picked up another one of the Bronte sister's books. It was probably due to the fact that I knew nothing could hold a candle to Jane Eyre. But I am pleased to announce that this book did not disappoint and rekindled my love for British literature.
O.K. - the book!! It was classic British literature. It was difficult to get through the first few chapters while getting used to the language but I soon caught on and it went swiftly from there. It was about a deep, soulfull, crazy kind of love that is so intense it brings about dark components of selfish character that are harsh and cruel. They think of no one but themselves and each other - every one else means nothing and I'm not exaggerating. To say that the book was depressing would sound about right but it still doesn't seem to fit the story - It was so much more than that. While reading through the pages I caught glimpses of crazy passion (not the sexual kind either that would be in today's stories), deceit and harsh cruelty, commitment, love for the countryside and it's beauty, pity, depression, disappointment and extreme drama. Even though the contents of this book are dark and cruel there is something about it that draws me to the conclusion that I love the story. It ends well which is a fresh breath in the last pages and to anyone who enjoys a good English classic I would say you would love this story. I still can't fathom the unabandoned love that Heathcliff had for Catherine and can't understand some of the things that he did to show his undying affection for her. Great read!!
Rating: 9
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