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larb's review against another edition
2.0
I CAN’T BELIEVE IT. I finally finished this book. It was definitely not an engaging read. I started this almost two years ago and struggled to finish it. I have been reading the books in this series for several years, nonstop. I think it’s definitely time for either a long break or to just be done altogether.
okschaffner's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
acompton's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-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? No
4.0
birdinflight1's review against another edition
4.0
As gripping as the rest of the series. So many surprises and twists.
A lot of lingering questions were resolved in this book--what really happened between Ian and his wife; the house fire newspaper clipping explained, the missing French gold mystery solved, the entire plot with the Christie family. A whole book could have been written about the Christie family and their history alone.
I also enjoyed learning about all the new medical issues that presented in this book: syphilis, encephalitis, dwarfism, heart defects, and more. I enjoyed the plot lines involving all different kinds of relationships from interracial, cross-cultural, and the most surprising of all, bigamy.
The end of the book was very satisfying because a lot of loose ends and lingering plot lines were explained. However, the end and the epilougues leave us wanting more, ready to read the next story.
A lot of lingering questions were resolved in this book--what really happened between Ian and his wife; the house fire newspaper clipping explained, the missing French gold mystery solved, the entire plot with the Christie family. A whole book could have been written about the Christie family and their history alone.
I also enjoyed learning about all the new medical issues that presented in this book: syphilis, encephalitis, dwarfism, heart defects, and more. I enjoyed the plot lines involving all different kinds of relationships from interracial, cross-cultural, and the most surprising of all, bigamy.
The end of the book was very satisfying because a lot of loose ends and lingering plot lines were explained. However, the end and the epilougues leave us wanting more, ready to read the next story.
mrs_bear1230's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
slow-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? No
5.0
kcb_21's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
reydeam's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. Loved it! Loved it!
It captivated me. It amazed me. It pulled on my emotions. It had my heart racing. It left me sighing. It had me wondering and questioning as the story moved at a nice pace. It left me with answers. It left me knowing that Jamie and Claire are truly my most favorite fictional characters. It left me wanting to read more of their story. It left me in awe.
A Breath Of Snow And Ashes is the sixth book in the Outlander Series and yet it was fresh. What do I mean that it was fresh? Goodness, the characters are all the same, we are still in North Carolina during the mid-1770's. I mean, it was fresh in the sense that the storyline took us more and more into the lives of Jamie and Claire. The storyline was not once stagnate. The storyline was fulfilling and satisfying.
Yes, the story took my breath away as it filled me with details of daily life, historical aspects, the daily-emotional lives of the Fraser family. While the story was told from the view points of Claire, Jamie, Brianna and Roger - I felt a sense of connection with each character as they connected with one another. I felt this connection through their thoughts, fears, worry, laughter, joy and love.
Full Review: http://ibeeeg.blogspot.com/2009/05/breath-of-snow-and-ashes-by-diana.html
It captivated me. It amazed me. It pulled on my emotions. It had my heart racing. It left me sighing. It had me wondering and questioning as the story moved at a nice pace. It left me with answers. It left me knowing that Jamie and Claire are truly my most favorite fictional characters. It left me wanting to read more of their story. It left me in awe.
A Breath Of Snow And Ashes is the sixth book in the Outlander Series and yet it was fresh. What do I mean that it was fresh? Goodness, the characters are all the same, we are still in North Carolina during the mid-1770's. I mean, it was fresh in the sense that the storyline took us more and more into the lives of Jamie and Claire. The storyline was not once stagnate. The storyline was fulfilling and satisfying.
Yes, the story took my breath away as it filled me with details of daily life, historical aspects, the daily-emotional lives of the Fraser family. While the story was told from the view points of Claire, Jamie, Brianna and Roger - I felt a sense of connection with each character as they connected with one another. I felt this connection through their thoughts, fears, worry, laughter, joy and love.
Full Review: http://ibeeeg.blogspot.com/2009/05/breath-of-snow-and-ashes-by-diana.html
kmwiest78's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5
rileyanna33's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0