Outlander (Outlander, #1) in Vampires, Weres and Fae!

Aug 10, 2020 Ruthie rated it really liked it

It was good! There are some cringy aspects of both relationships and other hard-to-read parts. I know that some of these have to do with the time period that is being written about but still, that is what is preventing me from giving it 5 stars. I am looking forward to the rest of the series though! Also, I listened to the audiobook and feel the narrator sounds much older than the main character's age is supposed to be. She is really good at the male voices though! ...more

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May 18, 2020 Jaylah rated it really liked it

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I honestly have no idea where to begin with this review so stick with me. This is one of those hard reviews, where I’m struggling to put into words how I really feel about this book and it not be a confusing mess.

I really do love the storyline and the concept of this book; however, I am not sure that Diana Gabaldon’s writing style is for me. It’s possible that having watched the show corrupted my ability to form a picture in my mind because throughout the book, I would see the show playing out I honestly have no idea where to begin with this review so stick with me. This is one of those hard reviews, where I’m struggling to put into words how I really feel about this book and it not be a confusing mess.

I really do love the storyline and the concept of this book; however, I am not sure that Diana Gabaldon’s writing style is for me. It’s possible that having watched the show corrupted my ability to form a picture in my mind because throughout the book, I would see the show playing out (the actors, the location, the scene in general) in my head. I just couldn’t picture out what she had written and I’m not sure if it was just the way she wrote it or if it had anything to do with me watching the show.

It was really nice seeing Claire’s point of view, although I found her to be a little annoying in the book and Jamie to be a lot goofier than I expected him to be. I saw them both in a completely different light. While I did find Claire to be a little annoying, the woman has SPINE. There is no denying that. She is not one to complain about her circumstances, but to either make the best of them or fight like hell to get out of them. Jamie is the same way. He very much has the attitude of “You can’t change what is or what has happened, so why dwell on it”

The detail in this book is magnificent. You also might wanna pull out your handy dandy dictionary every now and then (does anybody still own those. I’m not ashamed to say I had to. But, when I say the detail is magnificent, that is another way of saying that this book is not for the faint of heart. Believe me...

While in some scenes, that can work against you (in a way), it can definitely work for you in others. It wasn’t a hot and fast paced romance; you really get to know the ins and outs of their everyday lives. It can all be a little slow at times, but she will keep you turning the pages. In my opinion, it did pick up eventually.

Despite Claire traveling through the stones, this is very much a whirlwind romance of her living in 18th century.

Recommendation: I found the pacing to be the hardest part sometimes, so if you can muddle through, give it a shot. If you love romances and you love seeing them develop, this would be a good book to check out too.
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