A review by evikes
An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon

4.0

Oh, Jamie. How I've missed you. There just wasn't enough of J&C in this book and I’ve missed them. I am not a fan of Bree, but there isn't anything concrete in this book to support my dislike of her – it’s just there. I enjoyed this book overall, but there is waaaaaaaaaay too much about the war and each specific battle for my liking.... for someone like me who grew up in Europe and does not live in the US, it was just too much. I actually love history and did enjoy learning about American history specifically, but the amount of detail was just overwhelming – why did I need to know what colour everyone’s buttons were and how many times someone had to spit on it to shine it up? Military strategy down to every minute detail is not my idea of good reading - especially since I did not choose to read a military book. I did read this in two sessions because I had to take a break about halfway though – the middle third of the book focuses totally on the battles and military strategy and I found myself skipping paragraphs out of boredom.... it pains me to say it, but it's the truth. I did like the book overall but I have a sinking suspicion that I liked it because of the history I have with J&C and my love of Lord John... but that's about it. There are also so many cliffhangers in this one, that I’m sure I will have to reread most of it so that I can appreciate the next one when it comes out. For fans of Outlander, it's a must read; but if you are new to the series and haven't read the rest of the books, I just don’t think it works as a standalone book.