raemelle's review against another edition
4.0
An epic and gripping story! My big gripe is the sex. Imo Claire and Jaime are unusually randy for people in their forties. My god they’re like rabbits. I get maybe for the first few months after reuniting, but by this point it’s been several years. Also, I’m slightly disturbed by how thin the line is between violence and sex for the men. Jaime and Roger are both constantly wanting to either beat their women or have angry sex with them. I don’t like it, and I don’t think it’s a healthy precedent to set for readers who have yet to be in a monogamous relationship. I was willing to let it slide with Jaime, since he was literally raised in a much different time (though this doesn’t excuse people from today who enjoy reading it and might see that as good for themselves), but Roger is from the 60’s/70’s. That mindset it a bit barbaric for him.
I also feel like Jaime and Claire get pissed at each other for reasons that don’t fit with their anger. They both act truly childish and won’t listen to any reasoning.
There were definitely some slow parts that I felt uncomfortable with. I just wanted the next big issue to be resolved, but I’m left with chapters of monotonous descriptions of farming and stuff. I keep feeling like something bad is going to happen and I’m being lured into a false sense of security. And usually I am - it just takes longer for that other shoe to drop.
I also feel like Jaime and Claire get pissed at each other for reasons that don’t fit with their anger. They both act truly childish and won’t listen to any reasoning.
There were definitely some slow parts that I felt uncomfortable with. I just wanted the next big issue to be resolved, but I’m left with chapters of monotonous descriptions of farming and stuff. I keep feeling like something bad is going to happen and I’m being lured into a false sense of security. And usually I am - it just takes longer for that other shoe to drop.
terelee's review against another edition
5.0
El libro y el final me gustaron mucho. A diferencia de otras reviews que leí, a mi me pareció razonable el enorme malentendido en el cual se basa el libro, al fin y al cabo, en otra época no se usaba el hablar abiertamente de las cosas importantes y traumáticas.
Por otro lado, el personaje de Jamie no me gustó demasiado.. y el de Brianna ni hablar: las decisiones que toma son INENTENDIBLES.. Pareciera que la chica carece de todo sentido común, en serio. Y por último, es verdad que los libros son muy largos y se siente que pasan demasiadas cosas que están relacionadas de manera muy extraña entre sí.
¿Pero, no le estas dando 5 estrellas? ¡Si! No es perfecto pero me gustó mucho más que el anterior y es extremadamente atrapante.
Por otro lado, el personaje de Jamie no me gustó demasiado.. y el de Brianna ni hablar: las decisiones que toma son INENTENDIBLES.
Spoiler
¿Por qué le diría a un PIRATA que se va a encontrar a la noche en el barco con él? Cuando leí la escena pensé que ella le estaba ofreciendo acostarse, nunca me imaginé que sus intenciones eran otras. ¿Por qué iría con pantalón al pasado, quería llamar la atención a propósito una chica de 20 años SOLA? ¿Roger la sigue al pasado y ella SE ENOJA cuando lo ve? y.. ¿CASARSE CON OTRO PARA QUE NO VUELVA ROGER Y SE SIENTA OBLIGADO A CASARSE?¿Pero, no le estas dando 5 estrellas? ¡Si! No es perfecto pero me gustó mucho más que el anterior y es extremadamente atrapante.
sarahbeth_linke's review against another edition
5.0
Consistently and thoroughly impressed by the sheer extent of research and talent Gabaldon invokes in her series. In addition to her undeniable skill as an author, her knowledge of human emotional nuances is remarkable. I love the how she describes every scene down to the minutest detail and brings countless diverse characters to life. I am utterly in awe of her writing and research abilities, to say nothing of creativity.
geminiwilder's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? No
5.0
nikki7976's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
wagmore's review against another edition
3.0
The story is starting to get a little strung out and a little old.
Okay, I'll read one more....
Okay, I'll read one more....
hoosgracie's review against another edition
3.0
Claire and Jamie are now in North Carolina. Breanna goes through the stone circle to find them and Roger follows. As with the others, it needed more editing, but it was a good story.
margo415's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
kellymoroney's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
slow-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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Cursing, Medical content, Physical abuse, Colonisation, Death, Racism, Rape, Blood, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and Slavery
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Child death, Fatphobia, and Homophobia
felinity's review against another edition
5.0
This series just keeps getting better. There was more humor here - not forced, but the sort of humor that naturally arises after a long, close relationship - and I loved seeing Jamie from another viewpoint. The details were fascinating too, especially those around children and the running of households in the 1770s.