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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
mysterious
tense
I do not fully understand the title of the book as the ghost does not appear more than once…
But in general it is an interesting story and there's even a nice twist. It is weird though, what happens to the deadly metal inside John's body…
But in general it is an interesting story and there's even a nice twist. It is weird though, what happens to the deadly metal inside John's body…
She's making me love John Grey. I really couldn't follow the resolution of the conspiracy in the Haunted Soldier though.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is at least my 3rd time reading this novella -- and each time, it's quite fun. For fans of the Outlander series, these peeks into the life of Lord John are entertaining and enlightening, and will make you love John even more. For extra enjoyment, check out the audio version. The narration absolutely captures John's dry wit.
Merged review:
If you're a fan of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series, then you have no choice but to read all of its varied bits and pieces. Lord John & the Hand of Devils is a collection of three novellas, which fit in (by a weird chronology) with the two novels by Diana Gabaldon which focus on Lord John Grey. These three stories are slight, but help to illuminate the society in which Lord John moves and the nature of his character. I'm glad to have read these, although they just leave me hungry for more... and alas, I'm afraid we're still a couple of years away from the publication of Gabaldon's next novels.
Merged review:
If you're a fan of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series, then you have no choice but to read all of its varied bits and pieces. Lord John & the Hand of Devils is a collection of three novellas, which fit in (by a weird chronology) with the two novels by Diana Gabaldon which focus on Lord John Grey. These three stories are slight, but help to illuminate the society in which Lord John moves and the nature of his character. I'm glad to have read these, although they just leave me hungry for more... and alas, I'm afraid we're still a couple of years away from the publication of Gabaldon's next novels.
I love Love Lord John! I hadn't read any of the independent texts on him before Seven Stones, and I absolutely had to start once I had. Really enjoyed Diana's short story/novella style, too...I wanted each and every one to be a full novel.
This book is related to the outstanding Outlander series but just doesn't carry the same charisma in my opinion. Interesting to read if you're already a lover of the characters in Outlander, but know it just doesn't compare.
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Although I really enjoy the Lord John novels, I felt that these short stories seemed unfinished or rushed somehow.