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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
In comparison to how much I love the Outlander series, this simply wasn't nearly as enjoyable. I don't know what I had been hoping for, but the plot seemed forced, and I didn't feel more endeared to Lord John Grey, whom I quite liked in the Outlander books. Not sure if I will be continuing with this series. Which is too bad because I always LOVE when an author reimagines the same events from a different character's point of view.
What a pleasant surprise! Well, I guess surprise isn't the right word, because I was expecting this to be great - but it was greater than that - you know?
So much murder, so much lust!
This side plot novel is similar to Gabaldon's other works but it also has it's own uniqueness that sets it apart. It's kind of 'whodunnit' mystery for a while, mixed with something written by Sarah Waters. It also reminded me a lot of The Luminaries by Elenaor Catton, and that's great because that is my all time favourite book :) brb have to go to www.DianaGabaldon.com and see my Outlander progress.
So much murder, so much lust!
This side plot novel is similar to Gabaldon's other works but it also has it's own uniqueness that sets it apart. It's kind of 'whodunnit' mystery for a while, mixed with something written by Sarah Waters. It also reminded me a lot of The Luminaries by Elenaor Catton, and that's great because that is my all time favourite book :) brb have to go to www.DianaGabaldon.com and see my Outlander progress.
(This review is from 2015...and I'm pretty sure it's the wrong book)
This is Outlander meets Sherlock Holmes. Even though I'm reading the Outlander series for the third or fourth time, I've never read these Lord John books; I just wasn't interested. Many reviewers have said the same thing, but seemed to then like it. I wasn't so impressed. I found the explanation of the mystery dragged on for way too long, about 40 e-book pages!
This is Outlander meets Sherlock Holmes. Even though I'm reading the Outlander series for the third or fourth time, I've never read these Lord John books; I just wasn't interested. Many reviewers have said the same thing, but seemed to then like it. I wasn't so impressed. I found the explanation of the mystery dragged on for way too long, about 40 e-book pages!
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
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:
Complicated
Sill a Claire & Jamie story, but good grief, let's get rid of faggy Lord John.
Another masterpiece by Diana! Loved the insight into Lord John Grey's character and his Sherlock Holmes-ness on solving a murder.
This is a book you'll want to read after the 3rd Outlander novel (though I waited until after the 4th) as events take place during Jamie Fraser's time at Helwater. While Fraser is mentioned a few times in the novel (as John is still infatuated with him) it's far enough removed from the Outlander series as to not be repetitive, but still reflects back on past events.
John takes us through the worlds of English military, London's seedier (and not only of brothels, but the less spoken of molly-walks as well) side, and on a great mystery worthy of a Holmes novel all with his brand of charm and wit.
Lord John Grey and mid-1700's London are infinitely more interesting than being inside Claire Randall-Fraser's head, wherever it may be at the time, all the time. He's definitely a person I'd want to know personally.
John takes us through the worlds of English military, London's seedier (and not only of brothels, but the less spoken of molly-walks as well) side, and on a great mystery worthy of a Holmes novel all with his brand of charm and wit.
Lord John Grey and mid-1700's London are infinitely more interesting than being inside Claire Randall-Fraser's head, wherever it may be at the time, all the time. He's definitely a person I'd want to know personally.
adventurous
medium-paced
slow-paced
It's a story about Lord John Grey, set 1957 in London shortly after he saved Jamie from being sent to the colonies, about a series of murders and family affairs. To be honest I never really liked John Grey in Outlander and only read this series because you need them for the later Outlander books. In my opinion Diana Gabaldon stretched the story as long as she could, which made it a little hard to get through.
Book one in the Lord John series.
Fans of Gabaldon's marvelous Outlander series will recognize Lord John, the honorable British officer whose unrequited love for Jamie caused some conflict with Claire.
In this series (which has nothing to do with Outlander) we get to know more about Lord John. After seeing a blister on Joseph Trevelyan's "privy member," Lord John finds himself in an uncomfortable spot. Trevelyan is engaged to Grey's cousin, who has no idea her fiance is infected with a venereal disease. Lord John investigates this personal matter while also looking into the murder of Sergeant Timothy O'Connell, who may or may not be a spy.
The mystery itself is not all that interesting, but, as always, Gabaldon's character development alone will keep readers coming back for more.
Fans of Gabaldon's marvelous Outlander series will recognize Lord John, the honorable British officer whose unrequited love for Jamie caused some conflict with Claire.
In this series (which has nothing to do with Outlander) we get to know more about Lord John. After seeing a blister on Joseph Trevelyan's "privy member," Lord John finds himself in an uncomfortable spot. Trevelyan is engaged to Grey's cousin, who has no idea her fiance is infected with a venereal disease. Lord John investigates this personal matter while also looking into the murder of Sergeant Timothy O'Connell, who may or may not be a spy.
The mystery itself is not all that interesting, but, as always, Gabaldon's character development alone will keep readers coming back for more.