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erinlee83's review against another edition
3.0
I like Lord John as a character and enjoy taking the opportunity to learn a little more about him. I find these a little too short, wanting just a little bit more of the story. I look forward to reading the other novellas!
figmentlady's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
surbhi_reads's review against another edition
4.0
It's been ages that I read anything from the Outlander universe...so, it took me some time to get re-aquainted with the timeline of this story.... But darn!.. It's so good!!
Lord John and his adventures are always invigorating and Diana Gabaldon's rich and engrossing story telling is nothing but a treat!
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Lord John and his adventures are always invigorating and Diana Gabaldon's rich and engrossing story telling is nothing but a treat!
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violentlyagitated's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
deehaichess's review against another edition
4.0
While the short story "Plague of Zombies" had a very clear narrative directive, "Custom of the Army" seems more aimless, in that it's more of a slice of (military) life than a definitive tale to be told.
And needless to say, that was quite all right with me. I can't get enough of Grey, whether he's focused on catching his father's murderer or careening from an ill fated party (which, by the way, was crazy enough to have actually happened, at least in regards to the eel) to the British efforts against the French in Canada. Gabaldon paints both him and her scenes with a great deal of believability and realism, but also with genuine complex feeling. It's quite addictive! So addictive I'm next about to read The Scottish Prisoner! And damn me if poor old Grey doesn't get some sort of resolution in regards to the titular character, I may have to break down into lady-like uncontrollable sobbing!
And needless to say, that was quite all right with me. I can't get enough of Grey, whether he's focused on catching his father's murderer or careening from an ill fated party (which, by the way, was crazy enough to have actually happened, at least in regards to the eel) to the British efforts against the French in Canada. Gabaldon paints both him and her scenes with a great deal of believability and realism, but also with genuine complex feeling. It's quite addictive! So addictive I'm next about to read The Scottish Prisoner! And damn me if poor old Grey doesn't get some sort of resolution in regards to the titular character, I may have to break down into lady-like uncontrollable sobbing!
walford's review against another edition
3.0
This is an adventure story, pure and simple. Not much character development. Not that interesting but essential if you love Lord John, obviously.
That said, you are in good hands with Gabaldon, as always, and she knows her period.
That said, you are in good hands with Gabaldon, as always, and she knows her period.
khoerner7's review against another edition
2.0
This was a quick novella that didn't really grab me. After a disastrous duel, John Gray is called to Canada to testify in a court martial.
legally_blonde's review against another edition
3.0
It was fun and fluffy, so I liked it. Not the best as far as the Lord John Grey stories go, though.
shebalis's review against another edition
3.0
Re read really, of course I was halfway through it getting Deja vu before I figured it out lol