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A review by beckyjmcc
The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon
5.0
I haven't read an outlander book for so long because they are just exhausting. It feels like someone is going to die on every second page. Which makes me want to not put it down AND throw it at a wall.
By page 100 I was getting frustrated that Gabaldon was taking SO LONG to describe them basically just getting up and having breakfast.
But it was necessary, and it fit the 'murder mystery' vibe. Once I caught onto the vibe, I had a lot of fun reading intently and trying to remember small details.
Also, wow Gabaldon can really set up a scene. The way she describes feelings attached to sights and sounds and smells.... Im addicted.
I'm super super happy with how this book ended. In book 4 it felt like Brianna and Rodger were just added for extra drama. But now they feel organic and like characters in their own right. All the drama they went through in book 4 has had a permanent effect and changed them, which makes them feel more real.
Also, poor Rodger. All I could think was why???? But, again, it actually made me like him more. Same with the snake bite saga, at first I was like: why??? But the result was so sweet. Rodger is like the dog that your dad doesn't want at first, but then he loves it the most out of anyone.
Can you tell I like Rodger? I never thought I'd say this....but... I'm ready for Claire and Jamie to die and have it be all about Brianna and Rodger. Cold. But true.
By page 100 I was getting frustrated that Gabaldon was taking SO LONG to describe them basically just getting up and having breakfast.
But it was necessary, and it fit the 'murder mystery' vibe. Once I caught onto the vibe, I had a lot of fun reading intently and trying to remember small details.
Also, wow Gabaldon can really set up a scene. The way she describes feelings attached to sights and sounds and smells.... Im addicted.
I'm super super happy with how this book ended. In book 4 it felt like Brianna and Rodger were just added for extra drama. But now they feel organic and like characters in their own right. All the drama they went through in book 4 has had a permanent effect and changed them, which makes them feel more real.
Also, poor Rodger. All I could think was why???? But, again, it actually made me like him more. Same with the snake bite saga, at first I was like: why??? But the result was so sweet. Rodger is like the dog that your dad doesn't want at first, but then he loves it the most out of anyone.
Can you tell I like Rodger? I never thought I'd say this....but... I'm ready for Claire and Jamie to die and have it be all about Brianna and Rodger. Cold. But true.