A review by birdinflight1
The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon

4.0

I'm just so into this story--especially the little conversations and sweet moments between husband and wife, parent and child. The drama is fun, too, and there is always a lot of it. However, what keeps me interested is the minutia of everyday life in the past--how they ate, the dangers they faced, the thoughts that troubled them, how they made a living, the diseases and the cures. It's all fascinating to me. I am enjoying watching Jamie develop into his role as a father and as a leader in books four and five, and I'm fascinated with all things science that Claire brings to the story. I enjoy seeing Claire finding contentment in her role as an early American settler in the wilderness, and I enjoy watching her as a parent to an adult child and as a grandmother. I also appreciate the maturity of Claire and Jamie's relationship--the small tender moments of mutual respect and quiet appreciation.