Questions About A Breath of Snow and Ashes (Outlander, #6)

by Diana Gabaldon (Goodreads Author)

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The story line in this series keeps me reading (combination of reading and books on CD while in car). I do a lot of skipping. Since the author obviously did so much research out herbs, surgeries, and medicine in general over a 200 year period, she wants to share many details and educate you about all those things. That is not what i am reading for. anyone feel the same?

Courtenay I usually skim during heavy love scenes, but love the history and the medical/herbal remedies parts. I particularly love having the feeling that I'm r…moreI usually skim during heavy love scenes, but love the history and the medical/herbal remedies parts. I particularly love having the feeling that I'm right there beside the Frasers and everyone else involved. Can't get that with most authors these days. (less)

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Hey guys, What's up? I just wanted to ask you if anyone can explain to me the epilogue 2 in "A Breath Of Snow And Ashes" because I didn't got it... thanks!!!

Megan

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I feel like the editor's have really been falling down on the job here. In one place, the author references a character from a recent Harry Potter film. Let's not forget that our protagonists are from the 60s, not the 2010s. There's also a point where she seems to get the character's last name wrong. According to references, Jocasta takes Duncan's name (Innes), but at least once he's referred to as Duncan Cameron?

Melissa What character from Harry Potter is mentioned? I feel like I must have missed this part.

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Does this one move faster than book 5? I read the first 4 books in the matter of almost a month. I've been on book 5 since June and I'm still only about half way through. I the others I couldn't put down, but 5 has been exactly the opposite. Hoping 6 is an improvement and speeds back up. Please tell me there is hope!

Kathryn Yes, I found the first half of Fiery Cross a slog too, but ABoSaA was much easier to read. Fiery Cross took me 9 weeks. I think I shall finish book 6 …moreYes, I found the first half of Fiery Cross a slog too, but ABoSaA was much easier to read. Fiery Cross took me 9 weeks. I think I shall finish book 6 in around 6 weeks. Hang in with book 5 - the second half is much faster.(less)

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In epilogue 1, when Roger and Bree look at the box, it has the name Jeremiah Alexander Ian Fraser McKenzie on it (which is their son's name), she says "Who is that?". Had she forgotten her own son's full name? That's always frustrated me. Can someone explain?

Panya I just finished reading it and I didn't understand that either. I just assumed it would be something explained in the next book. 🤷‍♀️…moreI just finished reading it and I didn't understand that either. I just assumed it would be something explained in the next book. 🤷‍♀️(less)

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