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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I know this was not many people's favorite in the series, but I liked it! I think I was getting lulled into complacency with life on the Ridge, and this book definitely took care of that for me. I enjoyed the battle scenes, and I loved that they finally made it back to Scotland (albeit for a very short time). I do wish there was more Jamie and Claire though. Their storyline tended to stay on the back burner quite often, which I suppose is to be expected, considering they've essentially had six other books about them...
I will say William has started to grow on me. At first, I was pretty bored every time his POV popped up, and I didn't really like him very much. He's still not my favorite character (who is, besides Jamie and Claire of course, Young Ian!), but I don't mind reading about him anymore.
Lord John's sections were the worst! They were soooo boring and political, and they dragged on forever. I also really liked him before, and by the end of the book, I have to say I don't so much anymore. Without giving anything away, let's just say his and Claire's storyline at the end was stupid, unbelievable (hello, we knew a certain someone was not dead all along!), and frustrating (it wasn't even a MONTH later, and... stuff... happened?! I didn't think Claire was that kind of person). Ugh.
Ian!!! Ian is my favorite. Every time something almost happened to him or Rollo, my palms began to sweat and I almost had to stop reading, just to avoid seeing something terrible happen. He's just so chill, but strong and independent and hilarious and kind, yet vicious! Ahh Ian. I don't know about Rachel though... She seems nice, though I think she's not good enough (re: too boring) for my lovely Ian. We'll see, I suppose.
Oh and I almost forgot about Roger and Bree! I was much more invested in their part of the story this time around, even though Brianna is one of my least favorite characters. I kept expecting them to uncover more mysteries and whatnot, since they're in the future, and it kept me interested even when they did nothing but wander around Lallybroch.
All in all, this wasn't my favorite book in the series (I mean, how can you beat "Outlander?"), but I did enjoy it! :) Time to start the next one!
I will say William has started to grow on me. At first, I was pretty bored every time his POV popped up, and I didn't really like him very much. He's still not my favorite character (who is, besides Jamie and Claire of course, Young Ian!), but I don't mind reading about him anymore.
Lord John's sections were the worst! They were soooo boring and political, and they dragged on forever. I also really liked him before, and by the end of the book, I have to say I don't so much anymore. Without giving anything away, let's just say his and Claire's storyline at the end was stupid, unbelievable (hello, we knew a certain someone was not dead all along!), and frustrating (it wasn't even a MONTH later, and... stuff... happened?! I didn't think Claire was that kind of person). Ugh.
Ian!!! Ian is my favorite. Every time something almost happened to him or Rollo, my palms began to sweat and I almost had to stop reading, just to avoid seeing something terrible happen. He's just so chill, but strong and independent and hilarious and kind, yet vicious! Ahh Ian. I don't know about Rachel though... She seems nice, though I think she's not good enough (re: too boring) for my lovely Ian. We'll see, I suppose.
Oh and I almost forgot about Roger and Bree! I was much more invested in their part of the story this time around, even though Brianna is one of my least favorite characters. I kept expecting them to uncover more mysteries and whatnot, since they're in the future, and it kept me interested even when they did nothing but wander around Lallybroch.
All in all, this wasn't my favorite book in the series (I mean, how can you beat "Outlander?"), but I did enjoy it! :) Time to start the next one!
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I’m having difficulty rating this book. Maybe a 3.5 rounded up. I especially loved the Brianna and Roger parts; their resolution to this book is very stressful and ends on a cliffhanger! I’m glad I know what’s coming. I thoroughly enjoyed the Jamie, Claire, and Ian parts; Jamie and Claire’s resolution is a bit questionable, and I’m glad I’m over the hump of a plot point I’m not fond of (involving Lord John). Also a bit of a cliff hanger. Ian’s ending is joyful-finally! Young Ian deserves some happiness. I really liked meeting Denzel and Rachel Hunter; both characters are delightful. And I loved the American Revolution historical setting, especially after having visited a lot of the spots mentioned in this novel. There are many exciting moments that keep the story moving at a quick pace.
However, there is WAY TOO MUCH JOHN GREY and WILLIAM. As I mentioned before, I find John Grey to be a character of convenience, which I still think is true. He’s there to bridge gaps in the plot and help Jamie when there is trouble. I have never been a fan of Willy. He is insufferable. At one point in this book there were SEVEN William chapters in a row! The only part of his chapters that saved my sanity were the parts that included young Ian and the Hunters. While this is my opinion, and I know a lot of people who do hold this same opinion (however unpopular), I do NOT CARE that Jamie and William are on opposite sides. I DO NOT CARE about William at all despite him being Jamie’s son. In fact, his character was never properly developed for me to like him before he became a main character. Diana Gabaldon clearly loves Lord John (he has his own freaking series) and William, but to have so much of them in these books really just irritates me to no end. They should have stayed a secondary story in the third and fourth books and be done with them. More Brianna and Roger and their family! Their time traveling story is way more enthralling than a spoiled brat who has not a single redeeming characteristic and his boring step father who has no contribution to the plot.
Honestly, I had forgotten the majority of events from this book. Apparently I only clearly remembered three events. This time I was able to piece together a lot of questions that I've had the last few years when I've struggled to remember the book timelines.
However, there is WAY TOO MUCH JOHN GREY and WILLIAM. As I mentioned before, I find John Grey to be a character of convenience, which I still think is true. He’s there to bridge gaps in the plot and help Jamie when there is trouble. I have never been a fan of Willy. He is insufferable. At one point in this book there were SEVEN William chapters in a row! The only part of his chapters that saved my sanity were the parts that included young Ian and the Hunters. While this is my opinion, and I know a lot of people who do hold this same opinion (however unpopular), I do NOT CARE that Jamie and William are on opposite sides. I DO NOT CARE about William at all despite him being Jamie’s son. In fact, his character was never properly developed for me to like him before he became a main character. Diana Gabaldon clearly loves Lord John (he has his own freaking series) and William, but to have so much of them in these books really just irritates me to no end. They should have stayed a secondary story in the third and fourth books and be done with them. More Brianna and Roger and their family! Their time traveling story is way more enthralling than a spoiled brat who has not a single redeeming characteristic and his boring step father who has no contribution to the plot.
Honestly, I had forgotten the majority of events from this book. Apparently I only clearly remembered three events. This time I was able to piece together a lot of questions that I've had the last few years when I've struggled to remember the book timelines.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-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:
Complicated