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mrshaleypole's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, Murder, Pregnancy, and War
soph22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I’m not gonna put this in spoilers because I think it might be useful for some who haven’t read the book yet, the rape depicted in this book are far too graphic me to feel comfortable. A lot of warning should be taken before reading this. I also think it strayed a little bit into victim shaming, and the ableism is a little bit uncomfortable for my liking.
A good book, but you need to know what you’re getting into.
Graphic: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
rachelalthea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Gore, Infertility, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Antisemitism, Abortion, and Deportation
rmb27's review against another edition
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
This story goes from being almost a history textbook to graphic sexual assault and back multiple times. It’s just not worth it.chronicallyplotting's review against another edition
- 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
Diana Gabaldon does an amazing job interweaving incredibly accurate historical information into her writings. I have learned so much about various Scottish tribes and have gone on to do my own leisure reading about the different real life clans myself. The author also includes extensive research into medical and livelihood means during this time period which really transport one into the book.
I enjoy the diversity of character's in this book including the every mysterious minor character Master Raymond. Mother Hildegarde and her dog Bouton have a special place in my heart. And Donas the loyal horse.
My only downfall for this novel is the first 350ish pages were slow. It was hard to get into and the characters POV's would occasionally switch without notice and it would take a moment to realize who was narrating. Although the beginning was a slow start, all the information was needed and necessary to understanding everything that was and is to come.
Graphic: Gore, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Medical content
Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and War
brownieboo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Rape, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness, Genocide, Gore, Infertility, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Drug use, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, and Alcohol
loveisland's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Death, Gore, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Pregnancy, War, and Injury/Injury detail
jillianseibert's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Grief, and Classism
Minor: Domestic abuse
linnylionheart's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Addiction, Infertility, and Xenophobia
Minor: Animal death, Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Dementia
suz_n_van's review against another edition
Graphic: Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Grief