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I just got this book yesterday, and am already 300 pages in. From Outlander to this, the 4th in series. LOVE IT. I don't know what to read after these.
I love the Outlander Series. And this book is no exception. Diana takes us on another wild ride with no guess as to where it will go next. I must read.
In my opinion the story and characters have just evolved, which makes the book(s) so enjoyable. I agree she was whiny, but then again she came from a time were women were gaining their independence and rights that were not available to them before. After reading Drums of Autumn and reading several reviews I do not understand why some reviews have been so critical. I just don't find Roger an interesting character and he seems like a wimp. Love, Love, Love this series. In fact I nearly got to the end of Drums of Autumn before I even saw an issue, hence why I gave this book 4 and not 5 stars.Basically the only problem I had about the book was the chapters dealing with Roger and that towards the end the book drifted away from "Jamie and Claries" story. As for Brianna I would have liked to have kept her too to a minimum but, I think she is significant to the story and its evolvement and I did get excited as she was about to meet her father Jamie.
Despite the small issues I saw I figured that Gabaldon has her reason for everything she writes and I have ordered the next two books and can't wait till book 7. I don't think that there were as many issues with the book as some have pointed out. Her era compared to her moms was significantly different. I could have lived without learning of Roger, especially his trip to America. I thought we could have stayed away from him except when Brianan mentioned him and still knew enough information.I wish too we could have focused on Jamie and Claire more towards the end but once Roger and Brianna came through we saw less of them together. So far nothing has compared to Outlander or Dragon Fly in Amber but I understand that the story, as life, evolves and I can't wait to see where Gabadon takes us next.
I enjoyed this one the most so far. It was fast paced and with the varied parts of the world, very informative. I don't know how D. can do so much research.
The manner in which the perspectives switched from Claire's first person narration to third person with everyone else interrupted the flow of the book and was annoying. I loved Claire's story with Jamie. This book is just not as good. Furthermore, the plot was not as exciting as the other three books I have read thus far. And for that reason, Outlander is still my absolute favorite in this series, and one of my all-time favorite books. Unfortunately, as the series has progressed, Claire's story has become lost.This book was primarily about Brianna and Roger, who are flat characters and not that interesting. I think I would recommend stopping at Voyager (with the caveat that I haven't read Fiery Cross or Breath of Snow and Ashes).
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