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excited
I just love all of Diana Gabaldon's books. As a fan I would recommend them to everyone. can't wait to read the next!!!!!
posted by vickytren on November 4, 2011
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6 out of 27 people found this review helpful.
How?
How does a person get to read this novel when it isn't available to the public yet? Let alone be able to review it??
posted by kat28 on November 3, 2011
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vickytren
Posted November 4, 2011
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excited
I just love all of Diana Gabaldon's books. As a fan I would recommend them to everyone. can't wait to read the next!!!!!
10 out of 18 people found this review helpful.
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jackielea
Posted October 12, 2011
Diana Gabaldon is increadible
I have read just about every book she has written and have not yet found one I did not like! You will not be dissapointed in this novel
8 out of 14 people found this review helpful.
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Craftydolls
Posted December 3, 2011
A story you can lose yourself in time with!
If you are a fan of the Outlander series, this is a must read. Set during the period that Jamie Fraser and his wife are seperated by time, it is a closer look at his relationship with Lord John. They become embroiled in more schemes and intrigue, which leads to some interesting action scenes as well, much to the reader's entertainment. If you have not read any of the books in either series, it is still an interesting, stand alone story. But you will be hooked, once you read it!
6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted November 3, 2011
How?
How does a person get to read this novel when it isn't available to the public yet? Let alone be able to review it??
6 out of 27 people found this review helpful.
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Lauriedustin
Posted December 20, 2011
Very Very Good Book
I Liked this book alot.. though i did not find it as exciting as the OUTLANDER series.. I think i am just in love with the whole Jamie and Claire thing.. I love it when both characters are in the book.. but this book helped fill in a time gap in the series and for that reason alone I love it.. it is very much worth reading..
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted December 5, 2011
Great historical fiction-fans of Outlander series must read!
I enjoyed this novel much more than previous Lord John books. It connects into the Outlander series and fills in gaps. Don't miss this one.
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted December 1, 2011
Supurb!
Gabaldon continues to weave a fabulous tale that captivates the reader totally!!
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted December 11, 2011
Another amazing read!
A must read for all Gabaldon fans
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted December 9, 2011
Great fun and a good addition to the series.
I loved it!
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Anonymous
Posted November 19, 2011
Can not wait..
I truly miss these characters. These books are amazing. So full of history love and humor.
3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Bostoncharm
Posted February 22, 2012
Highly recommend. If you haven't read a Diana Gabaldon book, you are missing out on some GREAT Wit, history and romance.. add a little magic.. and its perfect!!
Wonderful book.. well written, fantastic characters and wonderful wit. This book can stand alone.. but.. if you have not read the Outlander series and the Lord John series.. you may not appreciate the book as much. So.. start from book one.. OUTLANDER.. and enjoy the RIDE!!!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted January 29, 2012
the scottish prisoner
What a great read.I am never dissappointed when I. Read Diana Gabaldon books. I. can't wait for the next outlander book.
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Anonymous
Posted January 13, 2012
Fantastic !!!
Diana never lets me down
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Anonymous
Posted January 13, 2012
Diana always entertains!
Claire was gone 20 years and we knew she went to school, raised her daughter and mourned Jamie. Now we find out what our Jamie was doing. Loved Scottish Prisoner.
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Janak
Posted December 31, 2011
A wonderful addition.
This was a wonderful addition to Diana's Outlander series. I love her writing style and this book did not disappoint. I am eagerly awaiting "My Hearts Own Blood" in 2012.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Not bad
I am a big big fan of the Outlander series, and I think that is why I didn't enjoy this book as much as I probably should have. The storyline and writing in this book are really good, but I kept feeling that something was missing while reading. In the Outlander series, the books center around Jamie and Claire, and I think that is what I was missing in "The Scottish Prisoner." I found it easy to put this book down and I wasn't in a rush to finish through it. I wasn't able to really get into this book, and the only parts I really cared about were the small references to Claire, and the time Jamie got to spend with Willie. I love Jamie Fraser, but he just isn't the same without Claire with him, and for me it was very evident in this book.
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted December 29, 2011
Great story
A great read from a master storyteller! Looking forward to the new Outlander book. Hopefully it will be coming soon!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Sybil625
Posted November 19, 2011
How Indeed?
How are there 26 ratings and only four reviews of a book that will not be on sale for another ten days? Of course, Gabaldon publishes so many excerpts prior to publication that many may feel they've aready read it. The author should be gratified to know that her most loyal fans will give a five-star rating to an unpublished book, or even to her laundry list, I suppose.
2 out of 22 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted February 9, 2012
Needs more Lord John
This is really a story to fill in the gaps of the Outlander series. Because of this, it rambles a bit, and the ending is too ambiguous, soft. I would have preferred a story about Lord John, since this was called a Lord John novel. That said, it was fun to read more about John and Jamie working through their baggage during the Hellwater period. The positives were: 1. No Claire, which is great for me, as she's my least favorite character of Gabaldon's. Sorry, but C gets on my nerves. 2. It's set in the UK, so no grappling with slavery or race, which she always mangles.
My favorite character is Lord John, and some details feel like she's ret-conning him as less kind than established. I had hoped that this series would see him break out of his thankless duty of celibately reflecting the glow of J & C. Not quite. At least he's finally getting some, even if it's not a partner. I'd love to see LJ treated as a good person while enjoying his sexuality. This is the closest the author's gotten, but the possible retcon is troubling.1 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted April 22, 2012
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