Wuthering Heights

Penguin Classics

By: Emily Brontë

Narrated by: Aimee Lou Wood, Kristin Atherton

Lockwood, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange on the bleak Yorkshire moors, is forced to seek shelter one night at Wuthering Heights, the home of his landlord. There he discovers the history of the tempestuous events that took place years before: of the intense passion between the foundling Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, and her betrayal of him. As Heathcliff's bitterness and vengeance is visited upon the next generation, their innocent heirs must struggle to escape the legacy of the past.

the preface and introduction are really good

wish they put those at the front of the book lol, they set an excellent tone for themes to look out for. now I wanna read it again with an eye for vulnable boundaries, the “other” and the flux and yearning for and fear of such shifts.

MASTERPIECE

It is WORTH THE CREDIT to listen to this version narrated by Aimee Lou Wood. She is a FANTASTIC narrator, and brings each character to life with incredible accents. Now in to the actual book:
This novel, this MASTERPIECE surpassed not I my my expectations of the work itself, but of classic literature in general. While it is often shelved beside Jane Eyre or Pride and Prejudice, it is nothing if the sort. Emily Bronte’s novel is GOTHIC. She has created an incredibly atmospheric world within the moors of Wuthering Heights and the Grange, to the point that it is nearly a character itself. Her storyline is, by simplest definition, EPIC. It documents the lives of two generations, tracking the causes and effects one’s choices can have on the future. The characters are remarkably relatable and come to life off the pages, especially with the aid Emily Bronte’s excellent SARCASTIC style. Truly I laughed out loud throughout. It is as accessible and engaging to a novice as it is to a seasoned reader of classics. It may have the most quotable insults since Shakespeare. Yet, intermingled with the witty comedy is truly devastating tragedy. This is NOT a romance, by any means. It is a portrait of excellently crafted characters, their development throughout their lives, and their interactions with one another in a small community (basically two families). It tells the story of what happens when an outsider comes into a set structure and overturns it completely, and the swinging balance of equilibrium. It is a story of love, but more so of regret, loss, revenge, and forgiveness. It is truly one of the most incredible works I have ever read, far exceeding other classics of equal or greater prestige. It lingers with me still, and I’m still reeling from the unexpected twists and turns of both plot and emotion… and taking notes for my own work. Whether you’re looking to read one of the greatest pieces of literature in English history, or simply searching for a story unlike any other, Wuthering Heights may be the answer of your longings.

Well done Amie Lou Wood!

Well done Amie Lou Wood! Excellent narrator for this classic. Only the best for “Wuthering Heights.”

Great performance!

Aimee does an amazing job, especially with differentiating the characters and Joseph’s dialect. It made the story more immersive and interesting :)

Beautiful reading made complex language understandable

Rereading this as an adult, I found far more pleasure in listening to the story than I ever did when tackling it in my English class. The narrator brought each character to life, adding nuance that I hadn't appreciated before. This audiobook gave the story new meaning, making it a truly captivating experience. 10/10!