Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander, Book 2)
by Diana Gabaldon
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Book Reviews of Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander, Book 2)
Book Review: It was ok
Summary: 4 Stars
I can't give it 5 stars for one basic reason. That is, french history bores me stiff. Even in high school world history class, I day dreamed through much of the class on France and the French Monarchy. Too much pomp, fluff, and flair. and they were so...well...nasty! So I found myself skipping over a lot of this book. that being said, overall I enjoyed the book, and thorougly enjoyed Clair and Jamie's scenes together (hot stuff!!). The story was right in line with Outlander. I have hopes (based on reviews of the other books) that the violence may subside a bit, I hope so. I can only take so much raping and pillaging. Good story over all, and I'm anxious to start the next installment of "Voyager". Clearly, a lot of work and research went in to the writing of these stories, and Ms. Gabaldon should be commended.Book Review: Too much writing - not enough content
Summary: 3 Stars
The overall concept of this series - time travel, clash of cultures, romantic/historical fiction - is very compelling. However, in the series in general and in this book in particular, Ms. Gabaldon advances the plot at an agonizingly slow pace. Her writing is frequently elegant, even charming, and at times powerful and moving with effective descriptive passages and dialogue. Unfortunately, there is an excessive amount of text devoted to basic exposition and plot advancement. The interactions between Claire and Jamie are often tedious and repetitious, as are Claire's frequent rhapsodizing over his features, muscles, skin, hair, etc. This book would have benefited from some strenuous editing and more consistent narrative momentum. Despite these shortcoming, I will likely grind my way through the whole series.Book Review: A Hook is a Good Book.
Summary: 5 Stars
All the pomp and intrigue of the French Court comes to life as Jamie and Claire travel to France to try to change history. Their efforts are laudable, but futile. Along the way with DRAGONFLY IN AMBER, Diana Gabaldon develops her vivid characters, carries two complete story lines and leads us up to the parting of the lovers as if we didn't know it beforehand.
The two stories flow seamlessly together: Claire's return to Scotland in 1968 and her relationship to her daughter who has been kept ignorant of the true circumstances of her birth, and the developing relationship between Claire and Jamie in another time and place.
OUTLANDER, the first in the epic will hook you, DRAGONFLY IN AMBER will insure you keep reading.
Nash Black, author of WRITING AS A SMALL BUSINESS and SINS OF THE FATHERS.
Book Review: A wonderful book, but slow at times for me.
Summary: 4 Stars
I just finished this 2nd book in the Outlander series and I enjoyed the book very much. I was really into it at the beginning and toward the end, but throughout the middle of the book it was very slow and boring at times. I had a hard time finishing this one where as Outlander I read through very fast because I was so anxious to see what was going to happen. I really loved the ending of this book. It gave me chills when I found out Jamie was still alive (although I knew so in the back of my mind anyway). I think there was a lot in this book that didn't really need to be in it. I still loved the book and enjoyed reading it, but she could have left out a lot and it would have been just as good if not better. I haven't finished the other books, but am hoping they aren't all as slow as this one was.Book Review: Dragged and dragged, ye ken.
Summary: 3 Stars
Outlander was an exceptional book. It was exciting, sad and sweet all at once. The idea to write such a book was phenomonal. The author is very good which is why I was excited to read the 2nd installment. I have to say I was sorely disappointed. The book was quite tedious to say the least. It could have been much shorter and would've been a great read. I got to the middle of the book and I skimmed the rest. I hated to do it but I just couldn't take it anymore.
There was just too much time spent on mundane things. It had the habit of getting exciting and then it would get drawn out. There just wasn't even of a storyline to keep the battle from happening.
I will give the third a try because like I said, Diana G. is a very good writer. I hope the next is better.