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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Half through 1,400 pages..phew!! Her books are soo long!! They are great, though! The Scottish accents are the best ;) Finally finished! I can't wait to read #6! I will miss the series when I am done! I hope there will be another one coming soon! The characters are great & of course if you like anything relating to Scotland you will love this series!There is a #7 in the works! An Echo in the Bone!! WOO HOO! :) (  ) Ames3473 | Nov 28, 2009 |  Of all the books in the series, this one drags a lot. Lots of mundane goings on, less adventure, and few episodes that actually make you worry that a character may meet his or her demise. Supposedly is essential to Book #6. (  ) purkskis | Nov 28, 2009 | susansw | Jul 16, 2009 | Probably my least favorite book in the Outlander series. A 'snoregasm' compared to the first 4 books. Really got going at about page 800. Still love the series and am hoping Snow & Ashes is better... (  ) ddelmoni | Jul 9, 2009 | 5th in the ever increasing series of time travel historical romances, and this is about as sensible as that description would lead you to expect. Intrigue, scots, gold, gems, pirates, indians, war, snakebites, fire, magic, 20th century medicine translated to 18th century conditions, weddings, murders, children. It's all a bit mad really, but enjoyable enough. Entirely set in mid-18th century America, just before the beginning of the revolution, I almost miss some of the 20th century historical research which crops up in some of the others. By the end of the book the war is still looming, the bad guy might or might not be dead, though some of his henchmen are definitely dealt with, the 20th century people are happily staying put to see what comes. No doubt in the next one. Which no doubt I will read, even though each one appeals less than the last, because I'm a sucker to know what happens next, and I have a soft spot for some of the characters. (  ) lnr_blair | Jul 7, 2009 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com (ISBN 0440221668, Mass Market Paperback)The fiery cross, once used to summon Highland clans to war, now beckons readers to take up Diana Gabaldon's fifth installment in the Outlander series featuring the time-traveling Frasers. Historical fiction fans who have waited four long years since the publication of Drums of Autumn will thrill to Gabaldon's trademark detail and sensuality, both displayed liberally throughout the nearly 1,000 pages of The Fiery Cross. In this pre-Revolutionary War period, Claire Fraser and her husband, Jamie, have crossed oceans and centuries to build a life together in the bucolic beauty of North Carolina. But tensions both ancient and recent threaten not only Claire and James, but their daughter, Brianna, her new husband, Roger, and their infant son, Jemmy, as well as members of their clan. Gabaldon delivers on what she does best: poignant storylines, empathetic characters, meticulous detail, and searing passion. Savor every carefully chosen word, readers; it may be a long time until the next installment! --Alison Trinkle(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:04 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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