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3.27 AVERAGE
3.27 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Five things about Finding Fraser by KC Dyer 4/5⭐️s
1. This was fun. A unique kind of adventure story about a woman that throws caution to the wind and travels to Scotland in search of a real life Jamie Fraser.
2. At times I found Emma’s (the protagonist’s) choices incredibly, infuriatingly ridiculous and her comments extremely immature.
3. But also at times I was laughing out loud and sighing “awwww”. So what’s a reader gonna do?
4. I’d recommend this to people going on a trip, who have long hours to sit by serene bodies of water, or who enjoy kind of cringy protagonists that are weirdly obsessed with Outlander and slightly out of touch with reality.
5. Bottom line - this was fun. Not much more than that. But also…what’s wrong with just being fun?
1. This was fun. A unique kind of adventure story about a woman that throws caution to the wind and travels to Scotland in search of a real life Jamie Fraser.
2. At times I found Emma’s (the protagonist’s) choices incredibly, infuriatingly ridiculous and her comments extremely immature.
3. But also at times I was laughing out loud and sighing “awwww”. So what’s a reader gonna do?
4. I’d recommend this to people going on a trip, who have long hours to sit by serene bodies of water, or who enjoy kind of cringy protagonists that are weirdly obsessed with Outlander and slightly out of touch with reality.
5. Bottom line - this was fun. Not much more than that. But also…what’s wrong with just being fun?
lighthearted
Written for fans of Outlander, it turns out as a fun, fluffy, romance with a bit of self-discovery for a very naive, unprepared traveler. Of course, I realized early on who she needed to be with, but would Emma listen? No. Of course, if she had, the book would have been over much earlier.
I confess I was constantly setting the book own as Emma got herself into one scrape after another. I've always had a hard time with this, especially watching tv. At least with books, I can set it down or skim to where it is "safe" again.
I confess I was constantly setting the book own as Emma got herself into one scrape after another. I've always had a hard time with this, especially watching tv. At least with books, I can set it down or skim to where it is "safe" again.
Finding Fraser is a charming, well-written story about an obsessed Outlander fan trying to find her very own Jamie Fraser. It's actually not so much a romance as a story of self-discovery with elements of a romantic comedy. The heroine is a 29-year-old American who leaves her sorry life in Chicago behind and sets off for an extended trip round Scotland in search of a real-life Jamie Fraser. During her stay in various places (Edinburgh, Stirling, Nairn in the Highlands etc.) she has some funny adventures, meets some interesting characters and gets herself into some trouble.
If you've read at least the first book in the Outlander series (or maybe watched the TV program) (I listened to it on audio and really liked it), you might be more likely to enjoy this, as there are obviously quite a few references to the book. It's a lighthearted, sometimes comical story featuring an almost annoyingly naive woman. I couldn't believe she was meant to be 29. She really wasn't the brightest cookie in the jar.
I would recommend this for fans of Outlander, fans of Scotland, or anybody looking for an entertaining, quirky Rom-Com.
There is an audio version available. However, I would recommend reading this in print and imagining the various accents in your head. It's very difficult to pull off English, Scottish and Irish accents with authenticity and not every narrator is successful (yup, that's me attempting to be tactful). I can usually identify accents but I'm hopeless at trying to imitate them. Anyway, I appreciate that the narrator here had a difficult task. She was pretty good at portraying the protagonist's personality, though.
Thanks to the publisher for providing me with a copy of the book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The audio version was purchased by myself.
If you've read at least the first book in the Outlander series (or maybe watched the TV program) (I listened to it on audio and really liked it), you might be more likely to enjoy this, as there are obviously quite a few references to the book. It's a lighthearted, sometimes comical story featuring an almost annoyingly naive woman. I couldn't believe she was meant to be 29. She really wasn't the brightest cookie in the jar.
I would recommend this for fans of Outlander, fans of Scotland, or anybody looking for an entertaining, quirky Rom-Com.
There is an audio version available. However, I would recommend reading this in print and imagining the various accents in your head. It's very difficult to pull off English, Scottish and Irish accents with authenticity and not every narrator is successful (yup, that's me attempting to be tactful). I can usually identify accents but I'm hopeless at trying to imitate them. Anyway, I appreciate that the narrator here had a difficult task. She was pretty good at portraying the protagonist's personality, though.
Thanks to the publisher for providing me with a copy of the book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The audio version was purchased by myself.
Weell, Aint verra funny...although it has a couple of moments. The book run smooth, that's one wee star. Herself recomended it, another wee star, Scotland and an Outlander/Wallace trip is on my bucket list, that made the third wee star.
I have some mixed feelings about this book. I kind of liked it but I also kind of didn't like it. There were times that I liked Emma and times that I didn't. I never once like Sophia and I really don't like that there was never a true confrontation between the sisters nor was there a resolution. I found it odd that Emma was so leary of so many people but yet was completely accepting of this a very obvious scam artist. It just didn't add up well for me. I enjoyed reading about her journey though and the connection with Outlander. I also really loved her time in Nairn Scotland. Jack and Geordie were also very likable secondary characters and made for great relationships with Emma. Overall I feel if you are a fan of Outlander than this is a fun read that I recommend.
To be completely honest the ONLY reason why I read this book was that I am a fan of the Outlander books and thought it was going to be good.... yeah I was wrong! This book was so boring and had such a tiny and way too predictable plot! Like, come on she meets her Fraser in like what the first 5 chapters! I told myself when she was at that bar and met what's his name (it was that bad that I don't even remember his name) and then she sees him AGAIN once she goes to Scotland! She should have listened to her annoying sister and went back home! If you were thinking this book was going to have any ties to Outlander, don't waste your time.
This book was adorable! As someone who wants nothing more than to go travel around Great Britain, meet new people there and see every inch of beauty it has to offer (and it really does), I basically wanted to insert myself in the main character's place the entire time. While she is on the search for her own version of Jamie Fraser from the Outlander books, and that portion of the plot line was adorable, especially who she ended up with, I really liked that the book focused on her finding herself and falling in love with Scotland. This book made me want to travel again even more than I already do. Also, I don't think you have to be an Outlander fan to enjoy it. There are references a plenty to the novels, but I think it stands very well on its own too if you haven't been introduced to the Outlander world.
Teetering between a 4 and a 4.5, so let’s settle on a 4.25. If you’re looking for a fun, quick read this fits the bill. As a hopeless romantic, I probably(re: did) identify with the main character more than I’d have liked. I enjoyed that by the end our protagonist found herself and her home—which is all we truly want as humans, right? Recommended if you’re into: misadventures, Scottish landscapes, and learning that all you need in the world is to love yourself.