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975 reviews for:
Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure like No Other
Graham McTavish, Sam Heughan
3.99 AVERAGE
975 reviews for:
Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure like No Other
Graham McTavish, Sam Heughan
3.99 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
adventurous
funny
reflective
slow-paced
Two of my favourite actors talking about everything Scottish while having the perfect balance between banter and information? Yes, please.
3 estrellas
No tenía muy claro lo que iba a encontrarme en este libro, pero sin duda me ha parecido muy divertido. Lo catalogaría como algo a medio camino entre una guía de viajes, una biografía de los protagonistas, un behind the scenes del documental original Men in Kilts y la comedia romántica del año (porque todos sabemos que Sam y Graham son como un matrimonio que lleva cincuenta años aguatándose).
Nunca he sido una fan loca de Outlander (de hecho, deserté en el último capítulo de la segunda temporada), pero sí de Escocia y su cultura. Grahan y Sam conocen la historia de su país, y la explican de una manera interesante y atractiva. Además, todos necesitamos leer los pensamientos de un hombre que va en un sidecar por una cuesta abajo con una moto que se cala a menos de 50km/h.
Y si no lo necesitabas, ahora lo haces.
He leído por ahí que es un libro muy machista y egocéntrico; y aunque son un poco cuñados a veces con las bromas que se gastan mutuamente, se nota que nacen de una profunda amistad y confianza, y todos sabemos que a veces la confianza da asco. Y seamos sinceros, no hay nada más egocéntrico que una biografía. A todos nos encanta hablar de nosotros mismos, y si a otros no les gustase escuchar (leer en este caso) no habría miles de libros en el mercado con la cara de alguien en la portada mientras cuenta su vida.
No tenía muy claro lo que iba a encontrarme en este libro, pero sin duda me ha parecido muy divertido. Lo catalogaría como algo a medio camino entre una guía de viajes, una biografía de los protagonistas, un behind the scenes del documental original Men in Kilts y la comedia romántica del año (porque todos sabemos que Sam y Graham son como un matrimonio que lleva cincuenta años aguatándose).
Nunca he sido una fan loca de Outlander (de hecho, deserté en el último capítulo de la segunda temporada), pero sí de Escocia y su cultura. Grahan y Sam conocen la historia de su país, y la explican de una manera interesante y atractiva. Además, todos necesitamos leer los pensamientos de un hombre que va en un sidecar por una cuesta abajo con una moto que se cala a menos de 50km/h.
Y si no lo necesitabas, ahora lo haces.
He leído por ahí que es un libro muy machista y egocéntrico; y aunque son un poco cuñados a veces con las bromas que se gastan mutuamente, se nota que nacen de una profunda amistad y confianza, y todos sabemos que a veces la confianza da asco. Y seamos sinceros, no hay nada más egocéntrico que una biografía. A todos nos encanta hablar de nosotros mismos, y si a otros no les gustase escuchar (leer en este caso) no habría miles de libros en el mercado con la cara de alguien en la portada mientras cuenta su vida.
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
I'm not exactly the target audience for this. I've seen one season of Outlander and have a broad interest in Scotland due to family heritage, but I'm not a super fan. And I don't really like whisky. So this was a bit of a rollercoaster ride for me. Overall interesting and entertaining, especially the history bits. But the buddy adventure tone got to be a bit much at times, especially when coupled with the casual sexism that went as far as wrapping up a narration about a horrendous (historical) rape and its horrifying, traumatizing affect, with a gleeful discussion about adding it to the already rape-filled script and a charming, twinkling comment about the old fox of a clan leader and "ravishings." Yuck. No.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Ableism, Death, Misogyny, Rape, Violence, Murder, War
Minor: Car accident
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
This was a fun audiobook to listen to, mixed with the history of Scotland, it recounts a wild and funny trip between the two actors as they explore the countryside. I enjoyed it, but I enjoyed the Clanlands almanac so much more, it felt richer and more informal, while this one felt a little too long and repetitive.
Definitely a recommendation for anyone who is interested in Scotland, or has read/watched Outlander (I haven't, but still enjoyed my experience with both of the Clanlands books!)
Definitely a recommendation for anyone who is interested in Scotland, or has read/watched Outlander (I haven't, but still enjoyed my experience with both of the Clanlands books!)
I enjoyed the tv show back when I watched it in early 2021 but now I'm really second guessing the content and my memory. Let me explain. Sam and Graham are perfect for the audiobook but wow they come across very egotistical and sexist in the book. I'm really trying to wrack my brain to remember if what was said in the book is the same as the show as there are points of crossover. The show contains many interviews so there's less just Sam and Graham.
If you are interested in Scottish history, likely wouldn't recommend this one to you. If you're wanting to know more about Sam and Graham's careers, you do get insight here. They clearly have fun sniping at each other during their banter but at what cost... There should be more effort made, especially in this day, to not call Graham "Lady McTavish" for enjoying lattes, safety and a comfortable bed. It likely wasn't intended as a gender jab and more about class, but it just doesn't come across well. There are also some homophobic tones to how Jamie Fraser's abuse from book 1/season 1 of Outlander is brought up while being a little to casual regarding rape.
I liked bits and pieces of Clanlands. Sam and Graham's voices are excellent for audiobooks, which is also why they're great on tv/stage but the overall tone was just not what I expected from these two.
If you are interested in Scottish history, likely wouldn't recommend this one to you. If you're wanting to know more about Sam and Graham's careers, you do get insight here. They clearly have fun sniping at each other during their banter but at what cost... There should be more effort made, especially in this day, to not call Graham "Lady McTavish" for enjoying lattes, safety and a comfortable bed. It likely wasn't intended as a gender jab and more about class, but it just doesn't come across well. There are also some homophobic tones to how Jamie Fraser's abuse from book 1/season 1 of Outlander is brought up while being a little to casual regarding rape.
I liked bits and pieces of Clanlands. Sam and Graham's voices are excellent for audiobooks, which is also why they're great on tv/stage but the overall tone was just not what I expected from these two.
adventurous
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
Funny and still learning book. Learned so much about Scotland, but also time on Outlander. Made me laugh often.
Narrated by Sam and Graham, they are so funny!!
Narrated by Sam and Graham, they are so funny!!
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
As a fan of both actors, I may be bias in saying so but this book was an absolute gem. It took so many things I enjoy - history, memoir, general tomfoolery - and packaged it in a relatable narrative that had the added bonus of true and ever-developing friendship. I laughed and I learned as I read along to the audiobook, and more than once I felt like I could be touring the same places in a shitty camper van with my best friend.
All in all, a reading experience I thoroughly enjoyed... so much so that I forced myself to put it down at several points so I could prolong it. A solid 4.5 stars.
All in all, a reading experience I thoroughly enjoyed... so much so that I forced myself to put it down at several points so I could prolong it. A solid 4.5 stars.