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sarenberg's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
4.0
icyshikshin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- 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
ahujaaa's review against another edition
At one point in the series, it just honestly became repetitive. Jamie fights, Claire swoons, and then they're on the run from the law.
randomperson2222's review
5.0
Man this book took small world to the nth degree, like in Voyagers them talking about what ended up being Geillis Duncan's bones in a cave and running into Dr. Joe's ancestors. Made it feel more like a forced connection.
But I absolutely adore this series via audiobook.
But I absolutely adore this series via audiobook.
ami3333's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.75
zoe_m's review against another edition
4.0
Where to begin!
I guess that's my main issue. SO MUCH happens that it's hard to keep track of it all. Lists of names and a brief synopsis of what's happened would be helpful!
Overall I'm satisfied with this sequel. I'm not a fan of Roger and Brianna's story line, but whatever. I guess I don't see them as well defined as Claire and Jamie. Or Ian. Or even ROLLO for that matter.
I loved seeing the history coming to life. I especially enjoyed learning of the Native Americans.
Maybe it's just me but I feel as if the reader is shut out a bit from Claire and Jamie's relationship where before we had total access. I think some of that (wanted) extra attention was channeled into Bree and Roger (unwanted).
That's my main complaint. Definitely looking forward to the next. And the next. And the next. And the next.
How long is she going to go? I don't know if I want her to go to their deaths or not.
Then again, what does death really mean? It's time travel, as my mom so eloquently puts it.
I recommend this series to anyone who likes historical fiction (or plain fiction, as this reads as such), fabulously developed characters, romance, politics, time travel, Scotland, or an excellent story line that's well-written. Read them in order, though, or you'll be lost.
I guess that's my main issue. SO MUCH happens that it's hard to keep track of it all. Lists of names and a brief synopsis of what's happened would be helpful!
Overall I'm satisfied with this sequel. I'm not a fan of Roger and Brianna's story line, but whatever. I guess I don't see them as well defined as Claire and Jamie. Or Ian. Or even ROLLO for that matter.
I loved seeing the history coming to life. I especially enjoyed learning of the Native Americans.
Maybe it's just me but I feel as if the reader is shut out a bit from Claire and Jamie's relationship where before we had total access. I think some of that (wanted) extra attention was channeled into Bree and Roger (unwanted).
That's my main complaint. Definitely looking forward to the next. And the next. And the next. And the next.
How long is she going to go? I don't know if I want her to go to their deaths or not.
Then again, what does death really mean? It's time travel, as my mom so eloquently puts it.
I recommend this series to anyone who likes historical fiction (or plain fiction, as this reads as such), fabulously developed characters, romance, politics, time travel, Scotland, or an excellent story line that's well-written. Read them in order, though, or you'll be lost.
hdougherty18's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
steen's review against another edition
2.0
This book killed me (not in a good way). I read the first 600 pages and enjoyed it. It wasn’t as thrilling as the other books but it was a nice pace to actually have Jamie and Claire be together without any immediate threat of separation and even have positive things happen for them for once. I think I just enjoy reading about Jamie & Claire out in nature whether it be in Scotland or North Carolina. There were many metaphors about the “New World” to Eden which got annoying. They weren’t inspired metaphors; very cliche.
I enjoyed the dynamic between Jamie, Claire and Young Ian (and Rollo). I was sad to see that Fergus seemed to play a very minor to almost non existent role in this book this time around.
The last 300-400 pages is what put the nail in the coffin for me with this series. I couldn’t read them in full, and skimmed through them. I can’t continue with this series.
I can’t reasonably rationalize why Gabaldon needs to make Brianna and Roger a THING in this series. I don’t care about either of them as independent characters of Jamie & Claire. They don’t hold up as interesting characters in their own and their relationship is nowhere near as compelling as Jamie & Claire’s.
The fact that the plot line in the last portion of this book centred on a rape and subsequent pregnancy was unforgivable for me. How this was handled really made me nauseous to read; how the men felt about it, how they “handled” it, and what should be done to rectify it. Just absolutely everything in the last 300-400 was almost offensive? Including the out of character choices and actions of Jamie.
Being completely ageist, I don’t want to read about Jamie & Claire being middle age grandparents. We barely got to read about and enjoy them in their youth!
I enjoyed the dynamic between Jamie, Claire and Young Ian (and Rollo). I was sad to see that Fergus seemed to play a very minor to almost non existent role in this book this time around.
The last 300-400 pages is what put the nail in the coffin for me with this series. I couldn’t read them in full, and skimmed through them. I can’t continue with this series.
I can’t reasonably rationalize why Gabaldon needs to make Brianna and Roger a THING in this series. I don’t care about either of them as independent characters of Jamie & Claire. They don’t hold up as interesting characters in their own and their relationship is nowhere near as compelling as Jamie & Claire’s.
The fact that the plot line in the last portion of this book centred on a rape and subsequent pregnancy was unforgivable for me. How this was handled really made me nauseous to read; how the men felt about it, how they “handled” it, and what should be done to rectify it. Just absolutely everything in the last 300-400 was almost offensive? Including the out of character choices and actions of Jamie.
Being completely ageist, I don’t want to read about Jamie & Claire being middle age grandparents. We barely got to read about and enjoy them in their youth!
louiepotterbook's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail