Book Clubs Swoon for 'Wuthering Heights'.

The article focuses on the cultural and literary response to Emerald Fennell's 2024 film adaptation of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel *Wuthering Heights*. While the film has been marketed by Warner Bros. as a modern erotic romance emphasizing obsession and psychological torment, this approach has sparked debate about its faithfulness to the original text, which critically addresses race, patriarchy, and capitalism. Despite concerns from some literary gatekeepers, *Wuthering Heights* has seen a resurgence in readership, with book clubs and online communities engaging deeply with the novel, often exploring its darker romantic themes alongside the film's interpretation. Prominent book clubs and literary figures have used the film's release as an opportunity to revisit and analyze Brontë's work, highlighting its complexity beyond the adaptation's sensual portrayal.