Jane Eyre vs Wuthering Heights: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Country homes, Drama, Romance, Fiction

Cover of Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre Charlotte Brontë · 1847 ★★★★☆ 4.2 468 pages · ≈ 8 h 40 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights Emily Brontë · 1846 ★★★★☆ 3.9 356 pages · ≈ 6 h 36 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate Jane Eyre higher: 4.2 vs 3.9 from 2404942 votes.
Wuthering Heights is the quicker read — about 6 hours vs 8 for Jane Eyre.
Wuthering Heights is the easier read (Moderate), Jane Eyre more demanding (Challenging).

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