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Do You Think Book 8 is the last book in the series ?
Claire was in her 60s in the last book. I don't know how much longer the series can go. I'd love to see a sequel with Bree and her kids.
Well, a while back Diana Gabaldon said something about doing 9 in order to be able to divide it into 3 trilogies. I'm not sure if that's true any longer. I could see it all ending in book 8 and maybe 9 could be a starter to a spin off of a Jem centric series! I have seen that according to DG the last book ends in the 1800s. So, that'd put Jamie and Claire in their 80s. Jem would be in his 30s! It's quite possible. :)
I think I'm ready for C&J conclusion. I'm also ready for the spin-offs (besides LJG Series). Don't care if it's Jem/Will or Ian. Can you believe it's been 20 years since first Outlander came out? That's a longgggg time.
Wan "Artemis", the Dark-Hunters' Goddess wrote: "I think I'm ready for C&J conclusion. I'm also ready for the spin-offs (besides LJG Series). Don't care if it's Jem/Will or Ian. Can you believe it's been 20 years since first Outlander came ou..."
I totally agree with you. I wish DG didn't separate J&C for 20 Years though it looks like a lot of their time has been wasted.
I would like to see some new spin offs too.
Jen wrote: "Well, a while back Diana Gabaldon said something about doing 9 in order to be able to divide it into 3 trilogies. I'm not sure if that's true any longer. I could see it all ending in book 8 and may..."WOW, that's a LOT of time ! Knowing DG I don't think she can rap up 20+ years in one book unless it's really long 1000+ pages or she skipped some years.
I do Hope the 8th Book is the last though. I don't think I can wait another 4-5 years for a 9th.
Carolyn F. wrote: "Claire was in her 60s in the last book. I don't know how much longer the series can go. I'd love to see a sequel with Bree and her kids."Yeah, Me too One with Jem or Many maybe ? Back in 1800s
My theory is that the ending is a "flashforward a la LOST. Herself said it's a happy ending and that it doesn't necessarily mean we won't bawl our eyes out. I'm thinking we get to see Jem, Maggie, Ian Jr or even Bree in the future reading something about her parents in the past. That's just my theory though...
Apple wrote: "Wan "Artemis", the Dark-Hunters' Goddess wrote: "I think I'm ready for C&J conclusion. I'm also ready for the spin-offs (besides LJG Series). Don't care if it's Jem/Will or Ian. Can you believe i..."
I know, how many wonderful pages we could have read about them in those 20 years! Such a waste!
Apple wrote: "Carolyn F. wrote: "Claire was in her 60s in the last book. I don't know how much longer the series can go. I'd love to see a sequel with Bree and her kids."Yeah, Me too One with Jem or Many may..."
Jem going back into the past as an adult, that would work great I think too.
Carolyn F. wrote: "Jem going back into the past as an adult, that would work great I think too."Oh, that would be fantastic! I love Jem and would LOVE to see him all grown up. I think he'd be so much like his granda!
Me too Jen, I think he'd be a mini-Jamie.
I know, Carolyn! Imagine the possibilities! There could be another entire series! :)
SPOILERDiana has a new exerpt from book 8 on her blog
Holy Hell in a handbasket!!!!! What a freaking spoiler!!!!I think I'm having heart attack, that was hands down the best spoiler so far!
OMG!!!!!! Okay, DG, lock yourself in a room and finish writing this book!!
Wait...are y'all talking about excerpt 3? B/c I'm more excited about excerpt 2 than 3...
The excerpt about Roger?
Where the heck is that?! I can't find it!!!!
Ah, her blog! Verra tricksy Herself is! I was looking on the actual page that holds excerpts!OH MY GOSH!!!!!! (view spoiler) Gasp! 2013 can't get here fast enough!!!
Thanks, Wendy!
Annie wrote: "OMG!!!!!! Okay, DG, lock yourself in a room and finish writing this book!!"OMG OMG OMG OMG !!!!!!!
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O.K I can't wait !!! she must put another excerpt to continue this one soon or I might just Go mad with thinking !
Do You suppose Roger will see Jamie ? Or what time was this ? Obviously before Claire and Jamie met but was Jamie still a child or a teenager ?
I'll die of curiosity.
I hope so! I'd love to read that.
Me, too! I canna wait! The agony of another whole year+ to wait. Gosh. She knows she's killing us. You can't rush perfection, though. :)
i was really hoping we'd get it in 2012, lol. But at least we'll get the scottish prisoner book.
I love Jamie&Claire but after the 8th book I really think it's time for the series to end. I see why Gabaldon is reluctant of finishing it, this story must be like a beloved child to her but before it gets to late it's better say goodbye!!We're almost close I know but still.
Evelando wrote: "I love Jamie&Claire but after the 8th book I really think it's time for the series to end. I see why Gabaldon is reluctant of finishing it, this story must be like a beloved child to her but before..."I totally agree with U. It would be sad to see the series end but I'm more excited by the prospect of knowing the ending.
Wendy F wrote: "I bet that [spoilers removed]."Now, That would be Cool !
Although I kinda want to meet the teenage Jamie as well if U know what I mean ;)
I hate to ever see it end! This way I always have something to look forward to .... even if it is a long time between books.
Laura wrote: "I hate to ever see it end! This way I always have something to look forward to .... even if it is a long time between books."I agree with U. Hopefully DG would start a Spin Off with some of the other characters Like Jem/Young Ian/Maybe William too ?
But still J&C will always be my Favorite.
I don't think that DG will be able to end with Book 8. If J&C die in 1800 there is no way that Book 8 will be the last book. I think that there will be a Book 9. Although I never want to see it end. I love these books so much!
I know that it will have to come to an end, but I think she's done a wonderful job of pacing herself and not letting the series feel rushed.Plus I hate to think of my future without more Jamie and claire to look forward to.
Really! 2012 or 2013 whenever it gets released, can't come soon enough. The wait is killing me ,and I'm assuming most of you, as well.
Carren wrote: "Really! 2012 or 2013 whenever it gets released, can't come soon enough. The wait is killing me ,and I'm assuming most of you, as well."AYE!!
There is a book 9. It's a prequel. That's all it says on Herself's website. ;) The possibilities are endless! So, I'm pretty sure book 8 will end Jamie and Claire's storyline.
Jen wrote: "There is a book 9. It's a prequel. That's all it says on Herself's website. ;) The possibilities are endless! So, I'm pretty sure book 8 will end Jamie and Claire's storyline. "
Jen,
The Prequel isn't Book 9. It's shown after Book 8 because Book 8 is the latest so far in the series.
Diana hasn't said one way or the other if 8 is the last one and her response is ussally she doesn't know because she hasn't finished 8.
I didn't think the prequel was book 9 too. I thought it was just another book, like Lord Johns. I heard it'll be 9 books total before Jamie and Claire's story ends.
Jen wrote: "Wendy F wrote: "I bet that [spoilers removed]."Ohhhh, true. [spoilers removed]"
Jamie wouldn't (view spoiler) But that's just a theory some of us have come up with because Roger is the first of the time travelers to travel back before his original trip to the past. So who knows how it's going to effect things.
Well, good(?)that the prequel isn't book 9. I'm not ready to say goodbye, but I am quite ready for some closure. As Tom Petty says, "the waiting's the hardest part." I hope the prequel is all about Brian and Ellen Fraser. I need more of their love story as I assume it's one to rival Jamie and Claire's. After all, they made Jamie! ;)
Oh, when I referred to (view spoiler) There are all these theories about time travel. Depends on which one you subscribe to. Many say you shouldn't talk to a past version of yourself or people from your life who haven't met you yet. Might cause a domino effect and change the whole scheme of things. Wow, this is making my brain hurt! Hurry up book 8!!!
Jen wrote: "Well, good(?)that the prequel isn't book 9. I'm not ready to say goodbye, but I am quite ready for some closure. As Tom Petty says, "the waiting's the hardest part." I hope the prequel is all abo..."
Jen,
Yes I thought that was what you meant. But when (view spoiler) so it all depends on how you look at Time Travel. But I'm thinking you can't remember something that hasn't happened for you yet.
Wendy F wrote: "I bet that [spoilers removed]."Ugh, how do you hide spoilers?
This is the code. Just remove the exclamation point.type your spoiler in here
Sheila wrote: "Jen wrote: "Well, good(?)that the prequel isn't book 9. I'm not ready to say goodbye, but I am quite ready for some closure. As Tom Petty says, "the waiting's the hardest part." I hope the preque..."
Well, my view on time travel is time is a great circle and not linear. So, for me it would be quite possible. The most important thing is how DG views it b/c there we'll know what she's doing with the books! lol
I agree with you Wendy. (view spoiler)
Can 2013 get here any sooner?! I can't wait for The Scottish Prisoner to ease the pain.
Re the excerpt. As my daughter so aptly puts everything: HOLY CRAP!!!
Hahaha, Carren. My sentiments exactly!
I can't wait until the next book comes out. I am going through withdraws. Does anyone have any ideas of a series to read while we all have to wait to take the edge off.
So, do you think it's because the author wants to end the series by answering all those Questions in one final book ?
Also, what do you think will happen ?
Regarding to Jem/Roge, LJ/Jamie, Rachel/Ian, Claire/Jenny etc....
I would like to know what you guys think :)