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Journal Entry 1 by zzz from Rakovica, City of Belgrade Serbia on Friday, December 01, 2006
 Gabaldon continues her series of massive time-travel romances starring Claire Mackenzie (nee Randall) and her beloved Highlander, Jaimie. Although parts of the book take place in the present, most of the tale is laid in Charleston, South Carolina, before the American Revolution--in the 1760s, to be precise. There the Scots exiles live under the long shadow of Culloden and the gallows and sense the first political winds that eventually turned into revolution. Gabaldon is clearly trying to write on the same scale as Margaret Mitchell, and in terms of length and of thoroughness of research, largely succeeds (this is no Braveheart: Gabaldon has done her historical homework). She has also created a large cast of characters, most of them archetypal but good of their kind, and has achieved pacing that is sufficiently brisk to help rather than hinder her plethoric tome's other qualities by holding reader attention. Furthermore, it is quite possible to start the Highlander saga with this book, although dedicated followers of this giant among time-travel romances will enjoy it even more.
Gabaldon's fourth book in her fascinating series about Jamie and Claire Fraser, displaced Scottish Highlanders, brings the adventuresome couple to the American Colonies. Combining the joy of eternal love, the promise of a new (and, they hope, safe) life, and the drive to reunite themselves with their daughter, Gabaldon lures listeners in and treats them to a thrilling ride. Geraldine James brings her years of theatrical experience to the recording. This isn't a reading; it's a performance. She proves her talent with the soft delivery of Claire and the powerful gentleness she brings to Jamie. The result is a fine tale told with the energy and passion it deserves.
This book goes to karendawn since it's on her wishlist :)
Hope you'll enjoy it!
Cheers!
This is Diana Gabaldon!
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Journal Entry 2 by karendawn from Lafayette, Indiana USA on Friday, December 01, 2006
Thanks so much, zzz! I've read the first two books in this series and have greatly enjoyed them, so I am very happy to receive this one. :)
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Journal Entry 3 by karendawn from Lafayette, Indiana USA on Sunday, July 06, 2008
I couldn't even imagine going through half of what these characters have gone through. Their lives are anything but dull, which means that it is thrilling to read about them. Although the book is huge, I had a hard time putting it down and read through it pretty quickly.
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Drums of Autumn
