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amberweinberg's review against another edition
4.0
A fun beach read, and I could see myself doing this in real life...
christian_jeanne's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
With my delusional mind, I too would go on a journey like this given the chance...
ginnysgirl's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 This was a pleasant distraction from all the sadness and uncertainty going on in the world. I love the Outlander books, so it was a fun read for me, although it isn't necessary to have read Outlander. If you are feeling overwhelmed, I think Finding Fraser would deliver a worthwhile escape.
threeundertwopnw's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Amusing but uneven. The first quarter of the book relied too much on over-the-top slapstick. There were hints of romance but a lot of time was wasted through the middle of the book dragging the reader through the heroine's improbable journey. When believability is finally totally out the window we get the romance that should have happened earlier in the book.
cristalclearshershelves's review against another edition
Originally posted on Slow Reader's Blog
Finding Fraser is a fun read for chick lit lovers and fans of Outlander. In this funny fiction we're taken on a crazy ride as Emma leaves Chicago for Scotland in search of a modern James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser. We meet memorable characters, and experience Scotland through the eyes of someone desperate for change and adventure. I enjoyed this novel, for the most part, loving each twist in Emma's journey, but I was only here for the romance, and that aspect of the book disappoints.
Of course when Diana Gabaldon first mentioned this book on her social network page I had to add it to my TBR list. If She says it’s good, then I listen. This book is pretty similar to a Gabaldon production in the sense that the heroine is placed outside her familiar setting where everything falls apart and she learns about herself in the process. She meets interesting characters at random and never has time to settle as one unsuspecting event follows another. The protagonist is totally compelling, an interesting narrator with an identifiable voice. She’s a bit of a mess, but her eccentricities are completely endearing. I enjoyed her narrative, because she’s the kind of quirky heroine that made me consistently smile. She reminded me a bit of the character Mindy Lahiri, so if you like that type of warm, friendly, and romantic character then you’ll enjoy Emma.
The premise of Finding Fraser revolves around Emma’s quest to find her real-life hero, and though she does meet a few sexy Scotsmen, and she ends up dating her potential Jamie Fraser, this really is a story about self-discovery, in which Emma finds herself through her quest to find love. She finds herself falling love with beautiful Scotland, as is expected, since I suspect that when I finally do make my trip to Scotland I’ll never leave. Emma blogs about her journey and meets interesting characters offline and online, which I absolutely loved since ya know, I blog myself.
While I enjoyed these aspects of the novel, and I truly did, I began reading this book because I was craving some romance and I didn’t get enough. There’s great build up for the romance, and I was primed for some swoon-worthy scenes, but the last quarter of this novel let me down. It felt rushed compared to the steady pace of the first three-quarters, and the literal ending felt very abrupt. I turned the last page and was surprised it was over, especially since the things I wanted to happen had just started happening. An epilogue would’ve been a great way to close Emma’s story.
Would I recommend this novel? I would as long as a reader doesn’t go in expecting a sweeping love story. I did enjoy K. C. Dyer’s writing, and think women’s fiction lovers will appreciate her plot, but die-hard romance lovers… not so much. Finding Fraser was a fun bit of entertainment for me, and though it didn’t blow me away, I do think it would be a cute movie. Random, but sometimes I’ll read books and think, “this would’ve made a better screenplay.” Anyway, I’m rambling… ttyl!
Finding Fraser is a fun read for chick lit lovers and fans of Outlander. In this funny fiction we're taken on a crazy ride as Emma leaves Chicago for Scotland in search of a modern James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser. We meet memorable characters, and experience Scotland through the eyes of someone desperate for change and adventure. I enjoyed this novel, for the most part, loving each twist in Emma's journey, but I was only here for the romance, and that aspect of the book disappoints.
Of course when Diana Gabaldon first mentioned this book on her social network page I had to add it to my TBR list. If She says it’s good, then I listen. This book is pretty similar to a Gabaldon production in the sense that the heroine is placed outside her familiar setting where everything falls apart and she learns about herself in the process. She meets interesting characters at random and never has time to settle as one unsuspecting event follows another. The protagonist is totally compelling, an interesting narrator with an identifiable voice. She’s a bit of a mess, but her eccentricities are completely endearing. I enjoyed her narrative, because she’s the kind of quirky heroine that made me consistently smile. She reminded me a bit of the character Mindy Lahiri, so if you like that type of warm, friendly, and romantic character then you’ll enjoy Emma.
The premise of Finding Fraser revolves around Emma’s quest to find her real-life hero, and though she does meet a few sexy Scotsmen, and she ends up dating her potential Jamie Fraser, this really is a story about self-discovery, in which Emma finds herself through her quest to find love. She finds herself falling love with beautiful Scotland, as is expected, since I suspect that when I finally do make my trip to Scotland I’ll never leave. Emma blogs about her journey and meets interesting characters offline and online, which I absolutely loved since ya know, I blog myself.
While I enjoyed these aspects of the novel, and I truly did, I began reading this book because I was craving some romance and I didn’t get enough. There’s great build up for the romance, and I was primed for some swoon-worthy scenes, but the last quarter of this novel let me down. It felt rushed compared to the steady pace of the first three-quarters, and the literal ending felt very abrupt. I turned the last page and was surprised it was over, especially since the things I wanted to happen had just started happening. An epilogue would’ve been a great way to close Emma’s story.
Would I recommend this novel? I would as long as a reader doesn’t go in expecting a sweeping love story. I did enjoy K. C. Dyer’s writing, and think women’s fiction lovers will appreciate her plot, but die-hard romance lovers… not so much. Finding Fraser was a fun bit of entertainment for me, and though it didn’t blow me away, I do think it would be a cute movie. Random, but sometimes I’ll read books and think, “this would’ve made a better screenplay.” Anyway, I’m rambling… ttyl!
osu2k1's review against another edition
3.0
I really want to love this book, but it was so SLOW! I couldn't believe how often she made bad choices or didn't see it coming. It was kind of predicatble. I knew she would end up with XXXXXX but when it finally happens, there was only 10% of the book left. I was really hoping to have more of the romance/epilogue to the HEA. But that's just my opinion. If you liked Outlander, you will enjoy this book. If you have only read Outlander, and not the rest of the books (like I have) there are a couple of tiny spoilers.
jangy's review against another edition
3.0
Finding Fraser is a lighthearted story about an obsessed Outlander fan (this is fan fiction) trying to find her very own Jamie Fraser. It's a story of self-discovery with elements of a romantic comedy.
Emma is a 29-year-old American who leaves her sorry life in Chicago and sets off for an extended trip to Scotland.
However, it is very fluffy. I love Outlander (the show) so to put a comedic spin on it was different but weird.
I would recommend this for anybody looking for an entertaining chick-lit but read it with a grain of salt. Not for feminists.
Emma is a 29-year-old American who leaves her sorry life in Chicago and sets off for an extended trip to Scotland.
However, it is very fluffy. I love Outlander (the show) so to put a comedic spin on it was different but weird.
I would recommend this for anybody looking for an entertaining chick-lit but read it with a grain of salt. Not for feminists.
the_magpie_reader's review against another edition
3.0
"Finding Fraser" by K.C. Dyer is *not* the kind of novel I usually read. I think so many reviewers disliked this book because they went into it thinking they would find something similar to "Outlander" and... this is absolutely not it.
"Finding Fraser" is not a book that takes itself too seriously. It's a sort of tongue-in-cheek homage to the book series that inspired it, and... with which it has nothing in common.
Every single plot point requires more than your usual amount of suspension of disbelief, but that's okay, because the premise itself is very silly, and the story is pretty entertaining, if quite far-fetched.
"Finding Fraser" is not a book that takes itself too seriously. It's a sort of tongue-in-cheek homage to the book series that inspired it, and... with which it has nothing in common.
Every single plot point requires more than your usual amount of suspension of disbelief, but that's okay, because the premise itself is very silly, and the story is pretty entertaining, if quite far-fetched.
patsyculver's review against another edition
5.0
What a fun romp!
I liked it all. From The references to outlander to the details of the Scottish countryside. Fun, entertaining and just the thing to have an escape. Not my regular genre but glad I read it.
I liked it all. From The references to outlander to the details of the Scottish countryside. Fun, entertaining and just the thing to have an escape. Not my regular genre but glad I read it.
foxynz's review against another edition
2.0
As a keen and loyal Outlander fan, I liked the idea of a fan traversing the Scottish countryside on the search for her own Jamie Fraser (Who hasn't fallen in love with Jamie?).
However, this book is on the weaker side of chick lit, with a vapid and naive main character. The plot is trite and vacillates between boring details and unlikely events (popping out a baby in 2 minutes anyone?).
In spite of all that, it's always satisfying to have a happy ending, and potentially I am being overly harsh at the moment due to a run of less than scintillating reads which have left me unfulfilled.
However, this book is on the weaker side of chick lit, with a vapid and naive main character. The plot is trite and vacillates between boring details and unlikely events (popping out a baby in 2 minutes anyone?).
In spite of all that, it's always satisfying to have a happy ending, and potentially I am being overly harsh at the moment due to a run of less than scintillating reads which have left me unfulfilled.