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kb33's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
TW/CW, there are lots and here are some specifics to help you decide if this is for you or not:
Graphic: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual content, Medical content, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Suicide, Torture, Blood, Grief, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, and Abortion
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
lindsayerin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, War, and Injury/Injury detail
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
camillawelin'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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Murder, and War
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Torture, and Vomit
outofthepinksky's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexual content, Medical trauma, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Blood, and Grief
Minor: Animal death, Fatphobia, Vomit, Abortion, and Pandemic/Epidemic
jenlferg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, and Medical content
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, and Medical trauma
viryveritas's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and War
rosieholmes99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Murder, and War
laura_middlxton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I know some may find it slow going, and I’ll admit 3-4 hours reading is my mental limit on all the books in this series, but what you gain from that is worth the time it takes to enjoy it.
The characters are witty, brutal, flawed, funny, hopeful, hopeless, and so very human. Some disappoint us, some fill us with joy, others feel like a blight on the page every time they’re mentioned. But they carry the story on their backs and each one is central to the storyline.
Gabaldon’s writing is beautiful and descriptive- there is no feeling left confused, no thought left unshared between her pen and our eyes, and she builds such a complete picture of the setting, plot, and characters that there are no obvious holes in the story at all.
Claire’s voice is cynical, intelligent, witty, sarcastic and mature (!) - a welcome reprieve from the usual female MC trope of young, foolish, and heart sick. She brings a fresh feminist perspective to the 18th century world, and reminds us of the small mercies of the 21st century that are often taken for granted; healthcare, rights for women, access to foods, and warm shelter. Oh, and a nice warm bath!
I look forward to the rest of this series, after a small break to mentally prepare myself, of course 🤣
Graphic: Sexism, Violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment