Oh yeah, I’ve done it too! But I can’t stand anyone feeling guilty for not finishing a book they think they’re “supposed” to read.

I once gave up on Anna Karenina. I went back to that. I’m glad I did, but it was still a bit rough!

Then don’t! I firmly believe that life is too short to “force” ourselves to read books we’re not really interested in! Find something you like, and don’t worry what anyone else thinks about it! :)

It happens to be my favorite book, but I certainly get that it’s not popular.

I’ve never found it confusing at all. I think Bronte’s descriptive language is beautiful, and I love a good villain! Heathcliff is awful, but he’s also complicated.

I read it every other summer for enjoyment.

Yes! There was nothing to show that it was set in the 50s. There’s not much to show it was in Mexico either. I thought it was boring and just Gothic-lite. If you have to name your book “Gothic” and mention it a few times in the text, you’re trying too hard. Just include actual Gothic elements.

Came here to say Lisa Jewell! Glad to find another fan!

I feel the same way! I’ve started a few King novels and never finished. My brother-in-law lent me 11/22/63 because I’m obsessed with the assassination. I LOVED the book. Everything about it!!