Wuthering HeightsAudiobook Review
by Emily Brontë · Narrated by Varies by edition
Editorial book review — not a firsthand listening review. Audio performance is not scored; verify the selected edition at the retailer.
8.2
Overall
"Wild, cruel and unforgettable — a love story that refuses to be comforting."
On the Yorkshire moors, the foundling Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw form a bond so consuming that its collapse poisons two families across a generation.
The nested narration, passed between a visitor and a housekeeper, gives the story a haunting, rumour-like quality. Few characters are likeable, which some readers find exhausting, but the novel's raw intensity is unmatched.
English audio editions vary widely; this assessment concerns the book itself. Best for readers who want atmosphere and emotional extremity over gentle romance.
