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June 29th 1999
by Delacorte Press
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Hardcover, 608 pages
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0385324138
(isbn13: 9780385324137)
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For nine years, four books, and nearly 4,000 pages, Diana Gabaldon has entranced readers with her talent for historical authenticity, dramatic plot li...more
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Read in January, 2008
I love love LOVE the Outlander series, so of course had to have this book. I thought it had many interesting bits, but also a bunch that I didn't care to read (and that's ok! That's what I expected!). I liked FINALLY knowing how to pronounce those Gailic words but WHY oh WHY didn't she have the Foreign Language Glossary in alphabetical order? What a PITA to look up anything.
I did like reading her email exchanges with her computer group as she was hashing out ideas -- that was int...more
I did like reading her email exchanges with her computer group as she was hashing out ideas -- that was int...more
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Read in February, 2003
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Read in September, 2007
I had held off picking up this book because I didn't think I'd need it. I had chugged through the first five books in the series without a hitch.
Of course, as it always does, life kinda goes haywire and I didn't get to the sixth book until just recently. I felt a little lost, so I picked up the Companion.
The best things about it are the character reference and pronunciation guide. Everything else was just a little too much. Maybe its only my stilted expectations -- ...more
Of course, as it always does, life kinda goes haywire and I didn't get to the sixth book until just recently. I felt a little lost, so I picked up the Companion.
The best things about it are the character reference and pronunciation guide. Everything else was just a little too much. Maybe its only my stilted expectations -- ...more
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Read in June, 2007
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Perhaps you have to be a hardcore fan to really appreciate this tome. I did find some of the information interesting, but just skimmed the majority of the book. Part of the problem for me is that I've actually seen and met Gabaldon so I already knew much of this information. Also, it only covers part of the series, so now some of it is null and void. It was really great of her to put this together. If you really want to get into her mind, this is the book for you. I think she should have waiting...more
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I really enjoy Gabaldon's books. I treasure her characters. I admire her imagery. Her fiction speaks to me.
But I can't stand her voice! I stopped in the middle of this book because it was ruining the magic for me. I don't want to know how unspectacular her inspiration was. I don't want to know her secrets. Let me remain blissfully uninformed!
But I can't stand her voice! I stopped in the middle of this book because it was ruining the magic for me. I don't want to know how unspectacular her inspiration was. I don't want to know her secrets. Let me remain blissfully uninformed!
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Read in April, 2009
I FINALLY got a copy of this in Borders Books. I love it to peices. I'd like to know if she's going to come out with a more up to date version when she's done with book VII....?
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Read in September, 2007
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This book is a really cool companion book to the Outlander series. There are a lot of glossaries (characters, Gaelic pronunciations/meanings, etc.), so it reads much faster than you might think, given it's thickness (unless you want to read all that stuff, which if you've been reading the books, you already know about, os it's more a reference than anything).
Although I don't recommend reading it till after you've read through "Drums of Autumn". I read it while I was readi...more
Although I don't recommend reading it till after you've read through "Drums of Autumn". I read it while I was readi...more
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Read in January, 2008
I loved this book! I read all six of the Outlander books and loved them as well. With all of the pages (5000+?) and the Gaelic language, the Scottish accents, and life in the 1700's I had lots of questions! I still can't figure out how Fergus lost his hand. Anyway, this book gives a quick summary of the first 4 Outlander books, a dictionary of Gaelic sayings, a list of the characters, information on herbal remedies and questions with answers from the author. It has a few things I wasn't as ...more
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This is the companion book to the Ouotlander series, but is incomplete because it was written before the publication of the Fiery Cross (5th in the series). When Diana Gabaldon finally finishes the Outlander series, I hope she either updates this book or writes a second volume. It gives short synopses of each book in the series as well as some fun and odd facts. This book is written in a style that gives one the feeling of sitting accross the table from the author and sharing a cup of tea. Sh...more
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THis was soo interesting, definately read it after you complete the series though
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05/13/09
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this book is a necessary addition to the book... as a reference guide to the series!
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Great fact, trivia, and reference book. I hope she makes an updated book.
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01/22/09
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Am reading this somewhat along side the other books
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A Big Help when you're reading through all these books over an extended period of time
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11/29/08
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Read in November, 2008
Very insightful about how the characters and story line developed for the author. Also a great reminder of all the events in the books and which books they appeared in. Will have to read again before the next book comes out, just as a refresher.
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Read in January, 1999
A good companion book to the series. Clarifies things in the books and gives some fun information. Made for a great read in the LONG wait for the next Jamie and Claire book to be released.
The Outlander series is one of my favorites. I love the characters, plot and the writers ability to make me feel like I'm escaping into history. I've read this book many times over the years. There is no match to Jamie Fraser.
The Outlander series is one of my favorites. I love the characters, plot and the writers ability to make me feel like I'm escaping into history. I've read this book many times over the years. There is no match to Jamie Fraser.
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Read in May, 2009
Okay...so I didn't get through the whole book but it was sure nice to go through the cliff's notes on the first 4 Outlander books...where's the cliff's notes for the last 3?
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Read in January, 2000
If you are a fan of Ms. Gabaldon's Outlander series, this book is a necessary reference tool. Characters, places, dates, and the like are listed, providing a easy reminder of who the characters are, what shaped each character, how they relate to each other, in which book of the series. This reference book is also a means to quickly refresh your memory if it's been awhile since you picked up one of her books.
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