Outlander Novella Review: Virgins

Below is (1) a non-spoilery review and (2) a complete synopsis of Virgins, a novella by Diana Gabaldon featuring Jamie Fraser and Ian Murray as young mercenaries in 1740 France.

Virgins is available in the collection of Outlander novellas entitled Seven Stones to Stand or Fall (2012). The synopsis is basically for those of you who aren't reading every word written by Gabaldon and just want to know what happens.

Book Review: A Breath of Snow and Ashes

A Breath of Snow and Ashes is the sixth book in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series.

What I usually write is a two-part review, and then I compare the book to the corresponding season of the series. Since season six is still in production (it is now July 2021), I'm going to shake things up a bit with:

Book Review: The Fiery Cross

The Fiery Cross is the fifth book in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. This review includes:

1. A relatively spoiler-free piece about the book in general;
2. After an adorable spoiler kitten, some discussion of the book in depth, and
3. The major differences between the book and the fifth season of the television series.

In 1770 North Carolina, the Frasers build a life for themselves and their settlers during the lead-up to, and fall-out after, the Battle of Alamance in the War of the Regulation.

Book Review: Drums of Autumn

Drums of Autumn is the fourth book in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. This review includes:

1. A relatively spoiler-free piece about the book in general;
2. After an adorable spoiler kitten, some discussion of the book in depth, and
3. The major differences between the book and the fourth season of the television series.

Book Review: Voyager

Voyager is the third book in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. This review includes:

1. A relatively spoiler-free piece about the book in general;
2. After an adorable spoiler kitten, some discussion of the book in depth, and
3. The major differences between the book and the third season of the television series.

Book Review: Dragonfly in Amber

Dragonfly in Amber is the second book of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. This review includes:

1. A relatively spoiler-free piece about the book in general.

2. After an adorable spoiler kitten, some discussion of the book in depth, and

3. The major differences between the book and the second season of the television series.

Book Review: Outlander

This is a three-part book review of the 1991 novel Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. It includes:

1. A relatively spoiler-free piece about the book in general.

2. After an adorable spoiler kitten, some discussion of the book in depth, and

3. The major differences between the book and the first season of the television series.

Outlander: The Novel

This is a novel that is hard to define. Part historical fiction, part science fiction, part fantasy, a lot romance, it defies easy characterization. Much like the world it portrays. As the television series unfolds, we are going to use this page as the place to discuss differences between the series and the book as well as spoilers. If you don't want to know what's coming next, wait to read this until the end of the series or until you have read the book.