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Perfectly enjoyable, but nothing like what I expected from all the glowing reviews. Frankly, I think Susanna Kearsley does this type of paranormal historical fiction with some romance better -- while I liked all the characters that the reader was supposed to like, Jamie didn't induce swooning like Kearsley's male characters do, nor did I want to disappear into that world.
One thing that really bothered me was Claire's use of inches as a measurement, and other Americanisms. She's supposed to be En ...more
One thing that really bothered me was Claire's use of inches as a measurement, and other Americanisms. She's supposed to be En ...more
Why on earth didn't I pick up this book sooner? Really a great read that I couldn't put down. No, it's not exactly great literature - but as far as an entertaining, escapist read goes, you can't do better. My new (very) guilty pleasure. It had a bit of the romance novel about it, but I loved the historical fiction aspect, and it kept me entertained and wanting more. Gabaldon is a fantastic story teller, always keeping the reader on their toes and really getting you to care about the characters.
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I couldn't get through this book. I'm not a historical fiction fan, nor do I enjoy reading books that are over 800 pages long.
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I truly believe that one's like or dislike of a book depends on your reading frame of mind. I had tried reading this book years ago and after a chapter or two, dismissed it as Harlequin Romance schlock. Then I happened to catch the STARZ production of it, and was intrigued and then captivated by the story and the characters.
My experience with Outlander was quite similar to my experience with the Twilight series - - - once I had "seen" the characters portrayed on screen, for some reason the book ...more
My experience with Outlander was quite similar to my experience with the Twilight series - - - once I had "seen" the characters portrayed on screen, for some reason the book ...more
I liked Outlander OK--it passed the time on a plane and a sleepless night. But despite a promising premise--a 1940s-era woman on vacation in Scotland wanders through a time wormhole and into the 17th century--I was driven to distraction by its odd-brand of homophobia and anti-feminism.
Here's a typically sexist and anti-feminist passage:
Here's a typically sexist and anti-feminist passage:
"I knew him before. He's as good as he is only because of Jenny. She...keeps him whole. He smiled sheepishly at me. "As ye did for me. I canna think why women bot...more
I already knew this wasn't my cuppa going in. Too much bodice-ripping, not enough Jacobite rebellion. But what really ticked me off was the sterotyped sissy villain - straight out of James Bond, if Bond movies ever took place in 18th c Scotland - and the torture porn.
That'll lose you a star right there. ...more
That'll lose you a star right there. ...more
Just wonderful. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. Parts of the story are very upsetting but the author handled them well, considering.
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First time I've "read" this as an audiobook, rather than a physical book. The reader did an amazing job, however, and really made the different characters come to life through their accents.
And of course, the story is every bit as captivating as always... even if I do practically know some parts off by heart by now ;) ...more
And of course, the story is every bit as captivating as always... even if I do practically know some parts off by heart by now ;) ...more
I am so totally into it!
Mar 23, 2011
Ruth Soz
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