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Title: A frustrating read
Review: Some reviewers seem to hate this book for stealing the plot of Wuthering Heights. I, never having read Wuthering Heights (and now confused about whether I should bother), still disliked this book. I generally disliked many of the characters and the choices they made, and I won't rave about Alice Hoffman's writing style, though it is difficult to put my finger on what exactly bothered me. Perhaps the author was trying to prove a point about obsessive love, but characters' behavior seemed to change too abruptly. I knew early on that the book would only frustrate me, but the story was captivating enough to keep me reading. The end wasn't so bad, but getting there was painful. I'm sure others will enjoy this book -- to each his own -- but I wouldn't recommend it.
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