Not A Critic

Normally, and I do mean this in the most general sense, I am not a critic of art, literature, music, etc. I do have my likes and dislikes, as most people do. Those certain things that draw us and others that repulse us, but I do not think that puts me on the level to be able to judge. Really, who can say what creative impulse is good? Having said that, I just have to say something here regarding a classic I just finished reading, Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. Really, what is all the hubub, Bub? I read this book and for the most part felt a general disgust for the main characters Catherine and Heathcliff. A great love story? Perhaps his love for her was great. Her love is questionable, I think. And really, if a love is so great, would it turn you into such a bitter and hateful person as he turned out in the end. I don't know. Anyway, I always got the general idea that this book spoke of one of the greatest loves in literature and it left me wanting. ~shrugs~ Maybe I am just a cynic?