Nelly Dean is written from the perspective of Ellen Dean the one time housekeeper at Wuthering Heights. Having prefaced with all of that I am going to try and concentrate solely on Nelly Dean as I review, because it is a beautiful debut that will most definitely stand on its own merits. Having now finished Nelly Dean and loved it I am going to go back and reread Wuthering Heights just to mesh the two completely in my mind.
In the end I couldn’t wait so I didn’t worry about it and it really wasn’t necessary, even those who haven’t read Wuthering Heights at all will not lack understanding of the storyline it is a complete tale of its own. I must say that I spent a lot of time debating whether or not I should reread Wuthering Heights and refamiliarise myself with the characters before starting Nelly Dean. It should come as no surprise to learn that as soon as I heard about Nelly Dean I knew I had to read it, and as soon as possible. I have read it multiple times and have tried to catch all the movies if they happen to be on, I even love the Kate Bush song inspired by the tale. It is the story of a woman who is fated to bear the pain of a family she is unable to leave, and unable to save.Let me start by saying that I LOVE Wuthering Heights, it is one of my all time favourite books. Nelly Dean is a wonderment of storytelling, a heartbreaking accompaniment to Emily Bronte's adored work.
When a new heir is born, a reign of violence begins that will test Nelly's spirit as she finds out what it is to know true sacrifice. Read more not the only one who must serve. But when the benevolence of the master brings a wild child into the house, Nelly must follow in her mother's footsteps, be called servant and give herself to the family completely. Young Nelly Dean has been Hindley's closest companion for as long as she can remember, living freely at the great house, Wuthering Heights. `Audacious', `a page-turner' and ` has the makings of a feminist classic' INDEPENDENT A gripping and heartbreaking novel that reimagines life at Wuthering Heights through the eyes of the Earnshaws' loyal servant, Nelly Dean.
'Audacious', 'a page-turner' and ' has the makings of a feminist classic' INDEPENDENT A gripping and heartbreaking novel that reimagines life at Wuthering Heights through the eyes of the Earnshaws' loyal servant, Nelly Dean.
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