When Brian [James] told me he was working on a modern version of Wuthering Heights, I figured I was going to have to read it. Bad English major that I am, I've managed to somehow never read the majority of the classics. And I harbor nearly no desire to do so. 

The first time I picked up the book and started to read it, I knew I couldn't do it. So I put it back on the shelf to try again at another time. The next time I picked it up, it seemed doable.

I found the language of this book to be really frustrating. For the most part, it was a smooth ride, even if the wording was a lot different than what I'm used to in this day and age, but any time Joseph showed up, I found myself readily lost, and unsure whether I should attempt to make sense of his rantings or just leave him behind entirely.  Generally, I'd give up and skip ahead to the next part that I could actually follow.

That being said, the parts of the story as related by Mrs. Dean, I really enjoyed. The story of Heathcliff and Cathy is nothing if not compelling. I saw a film version once as a child, but remember little of it, and was interested to be reminded what it was all about. But I have to say, as much as I liked certain parts, had Brian not been working on a version, I'm not sure I would have made it all the way through. No offense to Emily Bronte, as I can see why its such a Classic and always will be, I can't wait for Brian's version. Because I know I won't have any trouble following in it or getting into it.