The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon

The Fiery Cross

Outlander #5

Diana Gabaldon

1443 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical romance adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

The dazzling fifth volume of Diana Gabaldon's extraordinary Outlander saga, featuring 18th-century Scotsman James Fraser and his 20th-century time-traveling wife, Claire Randall. The year is 1771, and war is coming. Jamie Fraser's wife tells him ...

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Moods

adventurous 91%
emotional 68%
tense 30%
mysterious 21%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
reflective 15%
informative 13%
funny 12%
hopeful 11%
sad 10%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 25%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 29% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

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