Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon
This is the latest installment in the Outlander series. If you haven't read the other books, don't start with this one. This is definitely a series that needs to be read from the beginning.
I loved it so much I read it twice in a row. The second time I picked up on several things that I had missed the first time around because I was reading so fast the first time around.
For anyone who isn't sure if they would like this series, the television channel Starz is premiering the Outlander series on August 9. Watch it and see if you like it. That's what got me to finally read the Game of Thrones books.
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Friday, August 1, 2014
Saturday, January 26, 2013
An Echo in the Bone
An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon
This is book 7 in the Outlander series. It takes us further into the American Revolution and gives us an up-close view of a few battles that took place between the American Army, such as it was, and the militia troops against the British Army and the Colonial Army (Americans for England).
I think Gabaldon does a great job with her historical research and I am still enjoying the story line of the Frasers and Mackenzies.
This book had a twist in that Brianna and Roger took their children back to the present. Really they went back to the 1980's but in the grand scheme of the book series that is the present. They were able to "keep in touch" with Brianna's parents through a stack of letters that were held for over a hundred years at the Bank of Edinburgh and then delivered to Roger's uncle the Reverend Wakefield. The good Reverend thoughtfully hung onto the box that had a metal plaque engraved with the name of Roger and Brianna's son.
When reading about time-travel, one must suspend all disbelief and just go with it and see where it leads. I really enjoy these books. There is a companion series that I am planning to start although I have a couple other books on my to read list first.
This is book 7 in the Outlander series. It takes us further into the American Revolution and gives us an up-close view of a few battles that took place between the American Army, such as it was, and the militia troops against the British Army and the Colonial Army (Americans for England).
I think Gabaldon does a great job with her historical research and I am still enjoying the story line of the Frasers and Mackenzies.
This book had a twist in that Brianna and Roger took their children back to the present. Really they went back to the 1980's but in the grand scheme of the book series that is the present. They were able to "keep in touch" with Brianna's parents through a stack of letters that were held for over a hundred years at the Bank of Edinburgh and then delivered to Roger's uncle the Reverend Wakefield. The good Reverend thoughtfully hung onto the box that had a metal plaque engraved with the name of Roger and Brianna's son.
When reading about time-travel, one must suspend all disbelief and just go with it and see where it leads. I really enjoy these books. There is a companion series that I am planning to start although I have a couple other books on my to read list first.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
A Breath of Snow and Ashes
A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon
Book 6 of the Outlander series does not disappoint.
The book begins in 1772 and the American Revolution is closing in on the people of Fraser's Ridge North Carolina. The key people know what is to come and they know the outcome so they know which side they will need to be on to survive. Just how to manage it is the issue.
Jamie Fraser is requested to work as the King's liason to the indians in the area. As much as Jaime doesn't want to work for the king in such a public manner, the alternative person would wreak havoc in the area. Jaime decides it's in everyone's best interest to take the job. Later, he will have a hard time convincing everyone on both sides of the conflict just where his loyalties lie.
Always looming in the distance is the knowledge of the newspaper story about the demise of Jaime and Claire in the year 1776.
I will definitely keep reading and I am thinking of reading her supporting books in the Lord John Grey series.
Book 6 of the Outlander series does not disappoint.
The book begins in 1772 and the American Revolution is closing in on the people of Fraser's Ridge North Carolina. The key people know what is to come and they know the outcome so they know which side they will need to be on to survive. Just how to manage it is the issue.
Jamie Fraser is requested to work as the King's liason to the indians in the area. As much as Jaime doesn't want to work for the king in such a public manner, the alternative person would wreak havoc in the area. Jaime decides it's in everyone's best interest to take the job. Later, he will have a hard time convincing everyone on both sides of the conflict just where his loyalties lie.
Always looming in the distance is the knowledge of the newspaper story about the demise of Jaime and Claire in the year 1776.
I will definitely keep reading and I am thinking of reading her supporting books in the Lord John Grey series.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
The Fiery Cross
The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon
This book continues the Outlander series - book 5. The year is 1771.
Claire and Jamie are living in the colony of North Carolina on what is called Fraser's Ridge. War is coming and they are trying to survive their day to day life as well as the volatile politics of the time.
As always, Gabaldon has painted a vivid picture of life during this time. It really makes me appreciate the luxuries of our modern world.
The love stories of Claire and Jamie as well as their daughter Brianna and Roger continue. The romance aspect of this series is secondary to the research of the history at the time.
I continue to love these books. They are fantastically fun escape books.
This book continues the Outlander series - book 5. The year is 1771.
Claire and Jamie are living in the colony of North Carolina on what is called Fraser's Ridge. War is coming and they are trying to survive their day to day life as well as the volatile politics of the time.
As always, Gabaldon has painted a vivid picture of life during this time. It really makes me appreciate the luxuries of our modern world.
The love stories of Claire and Jamie as well as their daughter Brianna and Roger continue. The romance aspect of this series is secondary to the research of the history at the time.
I continue to love these books. They are fantastically fun escape books.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Drums of Autumn
The Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon
This is book 4 of the Outlander series. While this series is classified as historical fiction, my sister just pointed out that it is also considered a romance novel. Admittedly the first book and even parts of the second were very romance related, I think the historical novel aspect outshines the romance.
This book takes Brianna, the daughter of Jamie and Claire back in time to search for her parents and warn them of their impending deaths. Hot on her heels is Roger Mackenzie Wakefield who knows why she has gone but doesn't believe the past can be changed.
This book has pirates, theft, rape, the building of a house and a community. The politics of the Colonies under King George as well as interactions with the various indian tribes in the North Carolina area - some peaceful, some not.
I am enjoying this series and I plan to keep reading. It is good escapist reading to fill in the gaps between other books. I do with there was a bit more history although I think Gabaldon has done a good job painting a mental picture of the time and how people lived. She makes it easy to see how people built their homesteads and farms and slowly built a life that brought in enough to feed their family for a year but also a little extra for the things they couldn't grow or raise themselves.
This is book 4 of the Outlander series. While this series is classified as historical fiction, my sister just pointed out that it is also considered a romance novel. Admittedly the first book and even parts of the second were very romance related, I think the historical novel aspect outshines the romance.
This book takes Brianna, the daughter of Jamie and Claire back in time to search for her parents and warn them of their impending deaths. Hot on her heels is Roger Mackenzie Wakefield who knows why she has gone but doesn't believe the past can be changed.
This book has pirates, theft, rape, the building of a house and a community. The politics of the Colonies under King George as well as interactions with the various indian tribes in the North Carolina area - some peaceful, some not.
I am enjoying this series and I plan to keep reading. It is good escapist reading to fill in the gaps between other books. I do with there was a bit more history although I think Gabaldon has done a good job painting a mental picture of the time and how people lived. She makes it easy to see how people built their homesteads and farms and slowly built a life that brought in enough to feed their family for a year but also a little extra for the things they couldn't grow or raise themselves.
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