Not at all what I was expecting. For me it read like a text book and didn't hold my interest at all. ( )

This is a great collection. It is perfect for the die-hard Outlander fan. Since I love anything Outlander, I was excited to win this through EarlyReviewers. It didn't disappoint. ( )

I enjoyed reading the more in depth account of the Outlander fandoms , along with information about Diana Gabaldon and the TV Series. It was referenced very well, when taking quotes or articles in the book. It was fun reading one of my friend's names in print for articles that she does for Outlander. I especially liked the parts about Lord John Grey. ( )

A thoroughly well-researched collection of essays and anthologies. This book is definitely a scholastic view of the Outlander series (both books and television series) and truly provides an incite into the character portrayal, effects of theme and style, and greater cultural effects the hit series has had on the public. That being said, this is not light reading; this book has substance.
Frankel's research into the style and subject of Gabaldon's story is not only thorough, but brings the reader's attention to facets of the Claire and Jamie's tale that one might have not even thought about (from the scoping out of authentic Scottish castle venues to film to the written portrayal of desire between characters). This book really opened my eyes to the complex world Gabaldon has brought to life and I recommend this book for anyone looking for a real in-depth and well put-together look at the Outlander series. ( )

I received a copy of this book through the LT Early Reviewers program. Frankly, by the time I finally received it in mid-August 2016, I had forgotten I had put my name down for it in June. I think this is pertinent because it appears that the pieces in this anthology are directed toward long-term Outlander fans just before the airing of season 2. Oh well - nice try. However, as any Outlander die-hard knows by now, it really doesn't matter how or when you succumb to this bug - once bitten, you are forever bound. This collection of essays explores the intersection of the fandom where the books and the TV series meet, reviewing aspects of the stories that have surely been plumbed deeply by now (after all, the first book was published in 1991) but also spooling out more nuanced interpretations which, frankly, had never occurred to me and have made me re-think my initial understanding of the texts. The overlapping phenomenons of the show, social media and the Internet are particularly interesting to put into perspective as one could argue that Outlander could not have evolved into the juggernaut it has become without these confluences. Anyone truly interested in the "deep meaning" of Outlander will enjoy this collection. ( )