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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
Well this book was all over the place. I enjoyed it, but it was a bit too long. It could have probably been split into 2 books, but oh well. I was devastated reading about Claire and Jamie's separation. Their connection and adventures are what got me hooked into this series.
Not as powerful of a cliffhanger, but I am still so interested to see what else can possibly happen to Claire and Jamie.
Spoiler
I am so glad she was able to go back to him! Of course, much had happened to Jamie in 20 years and it was interesting to follow his demanding travels to see how he ended up a print shop owner and smuggler. It was quite the windy road. However, it drove me NUTS that he kept so many important secrets from Claire...as usual. He brought her home to Lallybroch but didn't tell her he was MARRIED and also he didn't tell her he had a son. Come on, if anyone can keep a dangerous secret it's Claire. I love Jamie, but he needs to be able to share important information with Claire if he loves her so much. This book took them into very foreign lands, which was interesting, but I really did miss Scotland. The tropical islands of this time are very different from the present. And now they are in AMERICA. I really wish they were back to Scotland, but I have hope that they will one day. Also, what about Brienna. I have a feeling she will be doing some time traveling of her own one of these days.Not as powerful of a cliffhanger, but I am still so interested to see what else can possibly happen to Claire and Jamie.
In the beginning of this book, I felt like Diana Gabaldon would have a hard time keeping me interested. Seriously, what else could happen to these two people?? But in all actuality, I had a hard time putting down this book and can't wait to read the next one!
I admit that I skim-read through some sections. There were parts I did not find interesting. And the coincidences of people they run into...come on! But dear God, I do love Claire and Jamie. I love them separately, but together they are perfection. I would read any tale, no matter how far-fetched, if they're in it.
The traveling book! The circumstances move Jamie and Claire around a lot, the minor characters are well played, oooooh, I love this one!
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I cannot believe I am this into a series in which the protagonists are, at best, quite…nuanced, and at worst, terrible people (its the latter - they’re both awful but I can’t look away).
Audiobook: 3/5 - the accents are rough and I fear for the future accents, as the characters set sail to undoubtedly become even more racist and sexually violent as colonizers to the North American continent
Audiobook: 3/5 - the accents are rough and I fear for the future accents, as the characters set sail to undoubtedly become even more racist and sexually violent as colonizers to the North American continent
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes