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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
I have put off reading this series because, even though I liked the character Lord John in the Outlander series, I wasn't that interested in a series just about him. But I decided to read it now while I wait for the release of MOBY in March. It was a good book by itself (although I could have done without the Lavender House chapter) but nowhere near as good as the Outlander series. I missed Jamie and Claire!
Lord John and Private Matter is a mystery, involving the titular character after leaving the Scottish prison, and returning to London. There are multiple suspects and intrigues, a few deaths, and whores galore.
I got the sense that this was a side of London Gabaldon wanted to write about, but it didn't fit into the story of Claire and Jamie. So she wrote about Lord John, and gave him the reins.
I feel neutral about Lord John. I don't like him nor dislike him. He doesn't come across as having much personality. He seems subdued and empty-like.
The mystery was intriguing. The explanation was really long, in Outlander fashion. The beginning of this story was a bit confusing with the different names and references, but it becomes easier as the book progresses.
As a standalone book, I wouldn't recommend it to someone who hasn't read Outlander. There's not enough exposition or background. However, if you're an Outlander fan there's no need for that. The story starts right away.
I got the sense that this was a side of London Gabaldon wanted to write about, but it didn't fit into the story of Claire and Jamie. So she wrote about Lord John, and gave him the reins.
I feel neutral about Lord John. I don't like him nor dislike him. He doesn't come across as having much personality. He seems subdued and empty-like.
The mystery was intriguing. The explanation was really long, in Outlander fashion. The beginning of this story was a bit confusing with the different names and references, but it becomes easier as the book progresses.
As a standalone book, I wouldn't recommend it to someone who hasn't read Outlander. There's not enough exposition or background. However, if you're an Outlander fan there's no need for that. The story starts right away.
In spite of not particularly liking the character or the story, I can't quite stop myself from reading this series. Gabaldon is such a good storyteller that it somehow doesn't seem to matter that I don't care a whit about what happens. And Lord John is much more agreeable here than in the Jaime books.
slow-paced
Muy bien por Lord John pero la trama es inútilmente complicada
mysterious
Interesting, but I'm unlikely to reread it. Recommended for people who've read the Outlander books, although it works an as a stand alone as well.
I really enjoyed Lord John and his adventures. I thought his mystery was very interesting. I hope in the next book that they deal with his relationships more. But, I will be reading the next book.
I wasn't much interested in John Grey on my first read if he Outlander books, but the second read made me wonder more about the man and his life. This is a fun side story for the Outlander world. Reading about the absolute tightrope a gay man must have had to walk in the 18th century is fascinating.