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lorihall45's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
sarcastic_cat's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.0
illyanadallas222's review against another edition
5.0
As I sit here with the endeavour to shelve this novel in it's supposed tags, I find it ironic I seem to be clicking them all... Which is fitting because, how do you even begin to shelve this book into one genre? Let alone the entire series? Every theme that comes to mind is addressed at some point in this series, but in this novel DB gives us the epic of being on a Ship (predominantly?). Last book we were in Journey of Versailles, and Outlander we were in the Scottish Highlands. Each book amazing, in it's own right. I often see Historical Fiction authors compared to one another, but can we really compare D.B. with anyone? Maybe Umberto Eco, at most, but he falls short in his dedication and consistent devotion to one universe right (Disclaimer: Nobody is telling him he SHOULD, but the breath of creativity and historical odes D.B. does in the span of thousands of pages, does give her a wee bit of a leg up, no?)
I give it unequivocally five stars, because, as DB is a scholar first, each book she devotes her full academic repertoire and heart into each book, unabatingly afraid to tackle themes that many authors cannot find the right words to house what they are trying to address, in a fiction no less. In over 800 words, DB does not waste a single chapter or word enriching us on a quite, literally, 360 scope.
The opening ceremony of the novel begins with both Claire and Jaime chronicling their separated journeys, one facing the trial of motherhood and doctoral endeavours in the 1960s, and the other in captivity and always begrudgingly never dying, much to his dismay. Their reunion coupled with further trials taking them away from Scotland and travel to the West Indies, bring us readers into a world we did not expect. Us readers alongside the gang (Jaime and Claire) are faced with realities and consequences of Racism, Piracy, Captivity, Rape and Tempestuous Climates that every pilgrim seems to forget wrongfully. D.B. gives us (as she promises) a 360 sensorial experience, where we can taste, feel, touch, hear and smell everything and anything does. Bringing us to tears, laughs cries and Joys. Seldom authors are able to do that.
All in all, this novel marks the beginning of a new era for our cast of characters (although let's be honest, each book is an era in its own right!). We follow and experience the Epic Journey that D.B. is creating as Outlanders (which we all are!) in the new lands and experiences we face with nothing but good faith and smart wits (with a wee bit luck I hope!).
Onward Outlanders!!!!
I give it unequivocally five stars, because, as DB is a scholar first, each book she devotes her full academic repertoire and heart into each book, unabatingly afraid to tackle themes that many authors cannot find the right words to house what they are trying to address, in a fiction no less. In over 800 words, DB does not waste a single chapter or word enriching us on a quite, literally, 360 scope.
The opening ceremony of the novel begins with both Claire and Jaime chronicling their separated journeys, one facing the trial of motherhood and doctoral endeavours in the 1960s, and the other in captivity and always begrudgingly never dying, much to his dismay. Their reunion coupled with further trials taking them away from Scotland and travel to the West Indies, bring us readers into a world we did not expect. Us readers alongside the gang (Jaime and Claire) are faced with realities and consequences of Racism, Piracy, Captivity, Rape and Tempestuous Climates that every pilgrim seems to forget wrongfully. D.B. gives us (as she promises) a 360 sensorial experience, where we can taste, feel, touch, hear and smell everything and anything does. Bringing us to tears, laughs cries and Joys. Seldom authors are able to do that.
All in all, this novel marks the beginning of a new era for our cast of characters (although let's be honest, each book is an era in its own right!). We follow and experience the Epic Journey that D.B. is creating as Outlanders (which we all are!) in the new lands and experiences we face with nothing but good faith and smart wits (with a wee bit luck I hope!).
Onward Outlanders!!!!
ilonaiva's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.75
dnandrews797's review against another edition
4.0
This is without a doubt my favourite Outlander book. I love the romance of long voyages across the Atlantic, ship politics, hijinks and swashbuckling on board. And the storm and magic spells near the ending capped off the book perfectly. This one I’ll come back again and again to read.
lisa546's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
amylikestoread's review against another edition
5.0
Voyager is becoming one of those books I reread when I'm either in a slump or need something to cheer me up. Granted there is some slower sections in the second half of the book, overall it still keeps you reading until the end. I feel like the first 3 books in the series are the best out of the series, you could easily stop reading after Voyager and be happy. I found after Voyager the books became bloated with mundane day to day stuff, 18th century American politics that I'm still yet to get into and the focus moves away from Jamie and Claire to other characters that I didn't always care for.
bellekiprovski's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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
5.0
hanabell's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
crafti_kate's review against another edition
5.0
An absolute roller coaster of a book! After a disappointing 2nd book this one is definitely back up to the standard of the first novel. I'm very intrigued how the next part will play out and can't wait to continue the series.