Pinewood Castle

Wuthering Heights

It was a little, shall we say, steamy for my taste. Adaptations like this one leave me longing for respectable Jane Austen characters. I have to say I agree with Austenprose's review on this one.

Lovers of Literature

Don't forget - Masterpiece Theater, Wuthering Heights, 8pm, PBS.

Five Hankie TV

Did anyone watch Masterpiece Theater the last two weeks?

Excellent reviews of Tess can be found here: Part One and Part Two.

Some parts were far fetched to me like Alec's reversion to his old self and the dramatic murder towards the end left me feeling incredulous and disenchanted. And of course the tragedy that the main characters turned their backs on God and the Church (of England) reduced my sympathy for the members of the love triangle. (although more understandable in Tess' case) In spite of these detractions, the overall excellence of the story and production coupled with Tess's courageous spirit left me a sobbing heap on the family room floor with a sopping wet sleeve. Five hankies would have been more lady-like!

If you missed it, it is available here for viewing online through the 18th.