I took a rare break from work to watch this, and it reminded me of what a fantastic book it is. I really must read it again as I don't think I've touched it for about ten years.
Anyway, I thought the adaptation was ok, although a bit confusing at times. As usual the second half of the story with Cathy2 was skipped over, and the main emphasis was on the Cathy1/Heathcliff romance again (as my old English teacher said, there's a reason the book is called "Wuthering Heights" and not "Heathcliff"). Also I thought the characters were all a little too nice: Heathcliff was ok, but Cathy1 was too sweet, Nellie was caring and supportive, Linton too manly and Isabella too spirited. A shame, because the first time I read the book I remember thinking that not one character was likeable, which was kind of what I liked about it.
Anyone else see it?
Anyway, I thought the adaptation was ok, although a bit confusing at times. As usual the second half of the story with Cathy2 was skipped over, and the main emphasis was on the Cathy1/Heathcliff romance again (as my old English teacher said, there's a reason the book is called "Wuthering Heights" and not "Heathcliff"). Also I thought the characters were all a little too nice: Heathcliff was ok, but Cathy1 was too sweet, Nellie was caring and supportive, Linton too manly and Isabella too spirited. A shame, because the first time I read the book I remember thinking that not one character was likeable, which was kind of what I liked about it.
Anyone else see it?
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