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Wuthering Heights

By: Emily Brontë
Narrated by: Patricia Routledge
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Summary

The passionate and tragic story of Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff is one of the high points of 19th-century Romantic literature. In the relationship of Cathy and Heathcliff, and in the wild, bleak Yorkshire Moors of its setting, Wuthering Heights creates a world of its own, conceived with a disregard for convention and an instinct for poetry and the darkest depths of the human soul in torment.

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The best performance

Patricia Routledge's performance is the best there is. I have read this wonderful book so many times over the years. Sometimes, when working, I would borrow audio books from the library. This was the most gripping, well acted, well paced version I ever heard. I bought the cassette set, long since worn out. I tried to replace it with a CD set but Routledge's version was not available.
I listened to many others, none of which could begin to compare.
I was delighted to find it available as an Audible download.

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Absolutely perfect

Would you consider the audio edition of Wuthering Heights to be better than the print version?

Wuthering Heights is admittedly my favourite book and so my review is bound to be biased. However the fantastic narration by Patricia Routledge brings the characters, the scenery, the raw emotions startlingly to life and so every single passion of the suffering characters becomes your passion, or more accurately your anguish. I have read the print version a good few times and yet discovered new and more poignant aspects that I had missed, or not given my attention to, in reading alone. Hats off to the narrator for a faultless and quite brilliant delivery of this fantastic work of creation that brings you to the Moors and places you in every scene.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Wuthering Heights?

The tenant's account of the night he spent at the heights on his first visit there.

Have you listened to any of Patricia Routledge’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I have not yet.listened to others but will be doing so soon.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Ah, this can only be the ending.

Any additional comments?

Only that I can and will listen to this again and again and, yes, again.

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Brilliant reading and interpretation

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Patricia Routledge's reading was absolutely spellbinding. Her interpretation of the different characters brilliant - all the characters' voices were separate and distinct.

Have you listened to any of Patricia Routledge’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I haven't heard any other Patricia Routledge's performances but will definitely seek them out.

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At last I have done it

For years I have tried to read this book. I can't say it is the best novel ever but I'm glad I have persevered. Patricia Routledge is an excellent narrator playing all the parts exquisitely.

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Enjoyed throughly

loved it. patricia rouledge read it wonderfully with great expression, which put the romance and tension into this classic story. throughly enjoyed listening to her.

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Overpowering narrator kills the story

I made three attempts to get into this book and eventually gave up. Patricia Routledge booms aloud the characterisation and kills any prospect of visualizing the subtleties within this hostile environment and atmosphere.
I couldn't stop thinking Hyasynth Bouquet! if you want to enjoy this read in solitude without the distraction of Hyasynth Bouquet I recommend you purchase Wuthering Heights read by Juliette Stevenson, which is a delight to listen to and I am enjoying right now.

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beautifully read

wonderful read with a great story line, narrator reads well with accents. well worth a listen

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Phenomenal performance

I have listened to this book six times now and it’s fresh and delightful every time
Patricia Routledge is Superb

Looking forward already to listening again

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Not up to expectations

Having heard such great things about this book and seeing nearly all great reviews, I was a little underwhelmed. Knowing that this is a famous classic, I did have high expectations. Having read reviews comparing the love story to that of Romeo and Juliet I found myself wondering throughout when that would start! I cannot fault the narration, the performance was brilliant. Patricia Routledge read beautifully, giving such expression to each character. I did also very much enjoy the style of writing, the old English style is such a pleasure to listen to, the story however was a little...dare I say dull! One of my main problems was that I didn't warm to any of the characters, they were all a bit horrible really! With the exception of Nelly! Overall I found it entertaining, I like having a long book to listen to so even though not a great deal happened in the story I found it entertaining enough to keep listening.

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A grueling story, but loved it all!

Patricia Rougtledge brought the while thing to life especially the Yorkshire accent!
The story is so full of jealousy, and hate, but also beauty and love. The old language is something to behold and is beautiful in its own right.

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