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5.0 out of 5 stars It's a treasure!, Oct 1 2005

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This review is from: Dragonfly in Amber (Unbound)

Those people are crazy! I don't see what the problem was with this book. It was definitely not as good as the first...none of the series are because the first is always the best! But Dragonfly in Amber is wonderful! I couldn't put it down...I had to know if their interventions in Paris would change history, or were the Highlanders fated to defeat at Culloden.
Jamie and Claire's passion is developed further which solidifies our affections for this tragic couple. The twist of historic development is key in giving the series credibility as historic fiction. The end is heartbreaking...and draws you into the next book.
Don't listen to critics! It's just as entertaining as the first.

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5.0 out of 5 stars It's a GREAT BOOK!, Feb 2 2004

By	usmcpsycho "usmcpsycho" (Denison, Iowa USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dragonfly in Amber (Hardcover)

One review said that this book (Dragonfly in Amber) must have been written by someone whose research came from English history books. I've read Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, and am now reading Voyager. Okay, I know the Scottish view of Bonny Prince Charlie and the highlanders who fought at Culloden is somewhat idealized, but the book was obviously well-researched. It's clear that the author went to some trouble not to just grab the everyday information that's available from "English history books." Most common sources don't include quite a few items that the book makes note of; therefore, the author went to extra trouble to find the information and make use of it. Dragonfly in Amber is a wonderful book. Many authors try to achieve the level of writing that Diana Gabaldon employs, yet so often they fail. The entire Outlander series is a must read for everybody, not just those who follow this genre. Aspiring writers should read this book to learn about how their craft should be done. Others should read the series if they are at all interested in romance, Scotland, Europe, timetravel, and just because it draws people in and doesn't let go.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not a big fan., April 20 2002

By	J M "J M" (Somewhere in Ft. Worth, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dragonfly in Amber (Mass Market Paperback)

I muddled my way through the first book, but the second one completely lost me. I think that Gabaldon's details, while incredible, end up losing the story after a certain point. Too many time-skips and back and forth. I couldn't pick up the book and immediately follow it. I found Claire had lost a bit of her spark in the future, and her daughter was a vile creature. It frustrated me to have the story jump back and forth between the current future and the past. I was also disappointed that the story skips ahead 20 years into their lives. Why? Did nothing good happen for 20 years?

At any rate, I wasn't impressed. But again, I am a harsh critic of sequels. If you would like to continue in the series just because it's another book by the author dealing with the same characters, you'll probably like this.

If you want an independent, engaging story you can immediately sink into without having to re-read the first, I suggest you look elsewhere.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting and Beautiful...
In the sequel to the bestselling novel "Outlander," Diana Gabaldon once again weaves a magical tale of time travel, true love and passion. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Jamieson Villeneuve

4.0 out of 5 stars This is not Outlander
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Published on Jun 17 2003 by H. Smith

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful follow-up
I fell in love with Jamie Fraser in Outlander and ran out and bought all of the other books in the series that were availible at the time and I thought that Dragonfly in Amber was... Read more

Published on May 2 2002 by Kalana

2.0 out of 5 stars A Pale Follow-up
This book was a pale follow-up to the compelling "Outlander". Way too wordy, the editors could've easily shaved off 100 pages by taking out repetative or unnecessary... Read more

Published on April 10 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars THIS WAS MORE DIFFICULT FOR ME TO FOLLOW
I tried a few years ago to read Outlander but couldn't get into it. I started again a copule of months ago and loved it. But Dragonfly In Amber was harder. Read more

Published on April 2 2002 by E. Allison

5.0 out of 5 stars I want to go to Scotland now.
Her first book was great Outlander. I didn't realize that i was reading a "romantic novel". Read more

Published on Mar 19 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing fastpaced read
I could not put this book down.My wife started reading the series and told me that it took place in Scotland where my grandparents were born so that was enough for me to see why... Read more

Published on Mar 13 2002 by Al

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