I was going to review the new version of Wuthering Heights that was on last night, but Simone beat me to it.I thought it was a good version, probably the best I've seen. Nicely made, good choice of actors, good focus with a plot that I have always found a bit hard to follow. Looking forward to the second part next week.
Mock if you will, but there's something very nice about snuggling up in front of a Sunday night period drama on the ABC. Austen? That would be pushing it. But Bronte, for sure.
11 comments:
I agree. A nice way to gear up to the work week.
But don't underestimate Austen. She is queen of the cutting remarks...
and also queen of everything mindnumbingly boring:
-tea parties
-picnics on the lawn
-letter writing
-whinging people
-high pants
-people not saying what they mean.
No thanks.
At least the Brontes work in some cool ghosts and demented people living in attics. These aspects alone are enough to redeem entire novels.
I thought it was a good version, probably the best I've seen.
This suggests you've seen multiple versions. Hunted them down, even. A small slip, Ben, but a telling one.
I'm man enough to admit it, yes.
For our first date, E and I traded our favourite books (at the time) for the other to read. She brought me Wuthering Heights, and even though it was a long and painful read, I will always have a soft spot for it because it reminds me of that first date.
From there I watched the dud Ralf Fiennes movie, and last year I bought E a Bronte BBC Boxset, which had a weird late 70's TV version.
And now this one. So there you go. I am an open and unashamed book.
Ah, an aficionado, I see. I won't start a Brontë vs Austen flamewar/smackdown, sorely though I'm tempted.
I listened to Wuthering Heights on Audiobook last week and so was surprised how much they'd 'niced' everyone up! If I had to summarise Wuthering Heights it would be 'This is what happens when you put a psycho/sociopath in amongst a bunch of weak spoilt brats.'
I enjoyed listening to it and thought it was a good story... but I didn't think there were too many redeeming qualities in the main characters (apart from the Lintons who just got smashed for being such walkovers.) It was interesting that they made them so sympathetic.
Having said that I don't have strong opinions on Wuthering Heights and I haven't spent a great deal of time studying it. Happy to be educated!
P.S. What is with Heathcliffe's hair? Random and unattractive.
(Also just read Simone's summary and realised I've repeated a great deal... apologies)
I can't think of Wuthering Heights without thinking of Jasper Fforde nowadays....
Ben - I think then I have your solution - Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. All the cutting remarks of Austen with added gore and mayhem! (And ninjas).
Drew - second the Jasper Fforde...
Em, I know. The two main characters are pretty much infuriating in the book. You pretty much just want to give them a good beat down. Stop your friggin whinging. If you want to be together, be together. If not, just leave each other and shut the hell up.
My big issue with the book was how everyone got sick from being a bit sad. One minute someone has a bit of a sook, goes for a little walk in the rain, and next minute they are on their deathbed as a result.
HARDEN UP!!
Amy- yeah, I have seen that book. I might give it a read one day.
Post a Comment