Okay first off anyone who thinks that people are only reading this because of thekink you could be right but I'm sure that you are also fairly wrong. I went into this book not even knowing there would be any sort incest (warning there is incest) and as I was, I would say about a quarter in the book, I was doing some research and I came across some information that said there was a bit of a "rape" scene in the book. I was mortified when I found out who did it, but as I approached the "rape" scene...it was just so confusing. I don't want to give to much away but basically it wasn't a very brutal rape. Anyways, the incest I did not mind and I know it might be wrong to think but I couldn't help but ship Cathy and Christopher. You'll get it if you read it. I LOVE this book. The struggles the children go through are just dreadful and you just feel so bad for them. The way this book is put out, is that you feel as if you are in the attic with them. The writing style is quite posh in a way, but I didn't mind it. I recommened this book to anyone who isn't as easily offended when it comes or sex or incest, but I do highly recommend reading this book.