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soph22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I’m not gonna put this in spoilers because I think it might be useful for some who haven’t read the book yet, the rape depicted in this book are far too graphic me to feel comfortable. A lot of warning should be taken before reading this. I also think it strayed a little bit into victim shaming, and the ableism is a little bit uncomfortable for my liking.
A good book, but you need to know what you’re getting into.
Graphic: Abandonment, Ableism, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Child death, Alcohol, Classism, Confinement, Physical abuse, Cursing, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Infertility, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Medical content, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, and War
camillawelin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, War, Blood, Violence, Murder, and Miscarriage
Minor: Vomit, Animal cruelty, Alcoholism, and Torture
rmb27's review against another edition
Graphic: Torture, Pregnancy, Murder, Infidelity, Grief, War, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexism, Pedophilia, Medical trauma, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Miscarriage, Child abuse, Alcohol, Sexual violence, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, and Alcoholism
This story goes from being almost a history textbook to graphic sexual assault and back multiple times. It’s just not worth it.dianthalikesyellow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Miscarriage
Moderate: Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and War
Minor: Torture
sytaylor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Chronic illness, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Death, Grief, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Rape, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
anxiousplanter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, War, and Torture
chronicallyplotting's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Diana Gabaldon does an amazing job interweaving incredibly accurate historical information into her writings. I have learned so much about various Scottish tribes and have gone on to do my own leisure reading about the different real life clans myself. The author also includes extensive research into medical and livelihood means during this time period which really transport one into the book.
I enjoy the diversity of character's in this book including the every mysterious minor character Master Raymond. Mother Hildegarde and her dog Bouton have a special place in my heart. And Donas the loyal horse.
My only downfall for this novel is the first 350ish pages were slow. It was hard to get into and the characters POV's would occasionally switch without notice and it would take a moment to realize who was narrating. Although the beginning was a slow start, all the information was needed and necessary to understanding everything that was and is to come.
Graphic: Miscarriage, Gore, Medical content, and Infertility
Moderate: Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Violence, Death, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Torture, War, Abortion, and Sexism
kellymoroney's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Blood, War, Physical abuse, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Grief, Miscarriage, Child death, Torture, Death, Murder, Violence, and Sexual assault
jennmheath's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Torture, Miscarriage, and War
kimveach's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Homophobia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Torture, Violence, Alcohol, Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Chronic illness, Classism, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Excrement, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Vomit, and War