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chronicallyplotting's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Virgins is a novella by Diana Gabaldon that can be read as a prequel to the Outlander book one in the series. This book gives the reader a little insight on the brotherly relationship between neighbors Ian and Jamie. This book is a small adventure the two share as they attempt to make money outside of their Scotland homes, while they protect each other at all costs and share in the trauma's of their life experiences and losses.
I did not know about this Novella prior to reading Outlander. It was not needed to understand anything and if anything I probably followed along with the two characters better having already had insight into their histories. I enjoyed the opportunity to see some of how these two have become like brothers and the novella did have some naive boyish humor involved. The storyline of the novella fell flat and confusing towards the end as one felt he author was quick to wrap things up. Overall, I did enjoy adding this story to the character dynamics of Jamie and Ian.
I did not know about this Novella prior to reading Outlander. It was not needed to understand anything and if anything I probably followed along with the two characters better having already had insight into their histories. I enjoyed the opportunity to see some of how these two have become like brothers and the novella did have some naive boyish humor involved. The storyline of the novella fell flat and confusing towards the end as one felt he author was quick to wrap things up. Overall, I did enjoy adding this story to the character dynamics of Jamie and Ian.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death of parent, Violence, Death, Xenophobia, Blood, Murder, Gore, and Alcohol
emilyandthewhippet's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Violence, Alcohol, Antisemitism, Death, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual violence, and Sexual content
kimveach's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Misogyny, Murder, Torture, Alcohol, Excrement, Gore, Antisemitism, Cursing, Death, Medical trauma, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, War, Blood, Gun violence, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, and Vomit
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