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Had a good giggle over this review- esp the bit about the ‘teasing table’ scene 😉
[adrotate group="5"]Hahaha! I am so going to love this whole series and commentaries.
“eff this effing century” except…
the visuals and scenery and every freaking moment in the Highlands is so extraordinarily more beautiful than any scene, visuals, and freaking moment with ol’ Frank in much more modern times ( which to us is still the blah blah black and white -ish 1930-40’s non-kilt wearing, non-ruffled red hairish bore!)
I never could understand…except for indoor plumbing, penicillin, electricity, refrigerated food and 40’s torch songs (heh) why Claire ever really wanted to go back to Frank. Yes, I know, the plot thickens and after awhile the draw of indoor plumbing and refrigerated food WOULD be strong…but…
come on. Jamie. I mean…JAMIE.
I didn’t mind the new material/storyline they added. They have done a painstaking job in tackling this and so far it’s a feast.
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Thanks Myril for that great link.
Aside from my very easy and ridiculously fun and shallow obsession with Jamie (no no I don’t care, I will never give it up!), I am unabashedly addicted to strong women in literature. Especially historical literature where you can see (and seethe as well as be soul glowingly proud) just how wretched and hard it has been to be female in history and how very far we have come and how tremendously and fiercely we have fought for equality as human beings.
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Hehe Bo, I dont really care for Frank in the books at all, but in the TV series I do like him- I know that is to ensure Clare’s desire to return to him makes more sense, but it works for me 😉 I’m still team Jamie/Highlander all the way though 😀
The Outlander knitwear is already making its way to Ravelry (my knitters and crocheters know this mecca). The pattern for Claire’s cowl is up and I expect more to be coming.
Keeper of Rumplestiltskin's and Neal's spears and war paint and crystal ball.
Finally caught the first episode and I admit to being impressed with what they’ve done. The cinematography alone was breathtaking. Didn’t know if I’d like Sam Heughan as Jamie because my mental vision of him for the last 15 years was remarkably different but he was quite good. Claire was spot on. Didn’t like Frank in the books. Still don’t like Frank. Good news is that its already been renewed for another season.
There is also an official podcast here for anyone interested :
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/outlander-official-podcast/id910631883
I’ve been debating for years whether to read the Outlander series. It’s been recommended so many times I always put it off for later. I think the large number of sequels is the reason I’ve held off.
The first three books are fantastic. Very detailed, (Gabaldon has a PhD and does a lot of research) but the story will suck you in and keep you interested. She also brings in some modern day connections, I believe in book 2 we meet the humble moneylending ancestors of the Rothchilds? I’ve had to slog through the rest of the series though. This last book had me skipping entire paragraphs with me wishing she would just get on with the darn story without having a history lesson thrown in.
I’ve been debating for years whether to read the Outlander series. It’s been recommended so many times I always put it off for later. I think the large number of sequels is the reason I’ve held off.
The first three books are fantastic. Very detailed, (Gabaldon has a PhD and does a lot of research) but the story will suck you in and keep you interested. She also brings in some modern day connections, I believe in book 2 we meet the humble moneylending ancestors of the Rothschilds? I’ve had to slog through the rest of the series though. This last book had me skipping entire paragraphs with me wishing she would just get on with the darn story without having a history lesson thrown in.
Finally caught the first episode and I admit to being impressed with what they’ve done. The cinematography alone was breathtaking. Didn’t know if I’d like Sam Heughan as Jamie because my mental vision of him for the last 15 years was remarkably different but he was quite good. Claire was spot on. Didn’t like Frank in the books. Still don’t like Frank. Good news is that its already been renewed for another season. There is also an official podcast here for anyone interested : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/outlander-official-podcast/id910631883
I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Thanks for the link, I’ll have to see if there’s a non itunes link for it somewhere since I’m windows 8 & windows 8 hates itunes :/
Thanks for that link, Lola 🙂
Fall is my busiest season, but there is no way I am going to resist anything Outlander. I may even attempt a Celtic ring/bracelet/scarf pin or two.
And Josephine, I actually thought of your knitting from the craft thread when I saw Claire’s cowl. Methinks there will be a considerable serge in Highlander styles over the winter. Can kilts catch on? Please!!!
I will attempt to get beyond the third book again, but really, with all the great visuals available for treating my Highland hungry eyes..my reading time will be shortened!
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