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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
I might like Lord John Grey better than anyone else in the Outlander universe.
I binge read the entire Lord John series in a few days of vacation (thank you grandparents for taking care of the little boy!), so they all kind of blend together. They were pretty well-written, per usual with Ms. Gabaldon, but I got the sense occasionally that she’d done a little too much immersive research in the time period and was out of touch with what a typical reader might know. (Kind of reminded me of Georgette Heyer’s books getting mired in period slang.)
Additionally according to her website these books are stand alone and can be read in any order, but they definitely refer to prior events and are much better enjoyed in order.
I wouldn't have read these if I wasn't already attached to the characters thanks to Outlander, and I don't think crime/mystery is going to become my genre of choice any time soon.
Additionally according to her website these books are stand alone and can be read in any order, but they definitely refer to prior events and are much better enjoyed in order.
I wouldn't have read these if I wasn't already attached to the characters thanks to Outlander, and I don't think crime/mystery is going to become my genre of choice any time soon.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm not a huge fan of short stories. For some reason, they struggle to hold my attention moreso than an actual novel. In any case, I did enjoy these stories though The Haunted Soldier was my favorite. I love Lord John and seeing him as an early...Sherlock Holmes amuses me to no end. I also like seeing his relationship with Jamie from his POV.
2.5 stars. I didn't dislike these stories, but I didn't find them very compelling and I think the novels are much better. Some entertaining bits as usual, but this was definitely my least favorite Diana Gabaldon book I've read.
John Grey is one of the more fascinating secondary characters in Gabaldon's Outlander series, and I can see why he would make for a good subject of a (somewhat loose) spin-off series. Each story in this collection of novellas had Grey encountering and solving a different mystery. Some were better than others, but the complexities of Grey's character are what makes the book shine. Three and a half rounded up to four stars.
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes