tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post5502128757175096603..comments2024-03-27T16:39:57.485-04:00Comments on My OUTLANDER Purgatory: I Have Finished The Fiery CrossPurgatory Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206226666250028550noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-88546988750979035922016-11-16T11:40:29.638-05:002016-11-16T11:40:29.638-05:00Will somebody please tell me about the book young ...Will somebody please tell me about the book young Ian brought with him when he returned? Do we find out what happened to his wife & child?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06713595148951497223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-46547237764453477372016-07-10T16:54:19.933-04:002016-07-10T16:54:19.933-04:00My best scene of the entire book is definitely lit...My best scene of the entire book is definitely little Jem's biology lesson and possibly (and morbidly) the hanging scene. Just brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Oh and maybe the stable scene with Claire and Jamie. Oh and maybe the window sill with Jamie and Claire. <br /><br />My favourite line of the entire book (and possibly the series so far) is the very last line of this book and it is of course courtesy of Himself:<br /><br />His grip tightened further, and I felt the edges of my ring press into my flesh.<br />"When the day shall come, that we do part," he said softly, and turned to look at me, "if my last words are not 'I love you' - ye'll ken it was because I dinna have time."<br /><br />Sigh...I'll ken well Jamie. I'll ken it well.Nosiphohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553630789226260342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-10512100371771267872016-07-10T16:47:40.042-04:002016-07-10T16:47:40.042-04:00Peggy Ann, I STRUGGLED HARD through this book. Tru...Peggy Ann, I STRUGGLED HARD through this book. Truly it dragged on and on. In the words of Carol "LORDDDDDDDDDDDDD THE GATHERING!!!"<br /><br />The turning point for me was the hanging for Roger, I felt like the entire book turned then I read the rest of the book within about 4 days (usually I would take this long per book). But I'm excited for the next one - if it lives up to even half the hype I will be thoroughly pleased.Nosiphohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553630789226260342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-42319936897692202052016-04-27T23:42:02.096-04:002016-04-27T23:42:02.096-04:00I absolutely LOOOOOOOVE this series! The Fiery cro...I absolutely LOOOOOOOVE this series! The Fiery cross was definitely NOT my favorite, but I have (like a fool) listened to it on audio book thinking that the series was finished - HA! What should have taken years, took like 3 months of pure, untainted Outderlust.<br />I am going back and covering THE WHOLE SERIES once again though so that I can pick out the little details that I missed the first time.<br /><br />I LOVE Rodger and Jem (...and Young Ian, and Lord John....and). I love the fact that although Jaime didn't get to see his Daughter grow up, he still gets to help raise his own flesh and blood. So much is taken away from him because he's trying to protect others.<br /><br />Ian always makes me cry...It's always Ian!Ariel Anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-91027779510861028952016-03-31T20:38:48.317-04:002016-03-31T20:38:48.317-04:00Book 10(typo)Book 10(typo)OutlanderFan2016https://www.blogger.com/profile/09215163899566648189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-16770016962575059792016-03-31T20:38:24.905-04:002016-03-31T20:38:24.905-04:00I'm into absa almost to part 3. Word is hide a...I'm into absa almost to part 3. Word is hide away lock and key when part 4 is reached. I'm excited to continue reading this series. When something small is notes I'm like "ah hah I bet that's a critical part to the story later". I zoomed thru the first 5 books that I'd lend from the library then I got impatient waiting and bough the remained. Good choice no time restraints or other people waiting in line next to read that book if be on. Now when I finish a book edging closer to the next one I wonder if the next book (last?) in the series will be finished. I mean the regular books not the novella I haven't even considered touching those yet. Is there a timeline of when Diana said she might release book 20?OutlanderFan2016https://www.blogger.com/profile/09215163899566648189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-65086323511269442292016-03-31T20:26:12.482-04:002016-03-31T20:26:12.482-04:00I am THRILLED to hear someone else reads like I do...I am THRILLED to hear someone else reads like I do. I am NOT one of those people who says, "I read it in a weekend." And I am always afraid to rush or skim because I'm afraid of missing something that will be important later...or even just the neatest little tidbit. Diana is famous for those. :) Purgatory Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206226666250028550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-79518389346831018162016-03-25T16:21:10.719-04:002016-03-25T16:21:10.719-04:00One of my Favorite scenes from FC was Jemmy refusi...One of my Favorite scenes from FC was Jemmy refusing to leave his father and wanting to stay and help. I literally laughed aloud at the scene where they are talking about the baked goods Jamie snatched from the kitchen and then noticing how quick Jemmy became a mess and how Brianna wouldn't be happy if Jemmy got eaten by a pig. Loved it. This book had some slow parts it took me since December to get thru it in March. Sometimes though the page skimming makes me miss something and I have to go back and reread. We all know Diana has purpose for all her parts in the stories. An amazing author none compare to her in my opinion.OutlanderFan2016https://www.blogger.com/profile/09215163899566648189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-14852787781834076562016-01-30T01:12:29.377-05:002016-01-30T01:12:29.377-05:00You are not alone! I am definitely looking forwar...You are not alone! I am definitely looking forward to ABOSAA because I absolutely hated this book. I will admit though, it did get good toward the end, but man... I spent months working through this one because I could NOT get into it!!!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12026750938166300787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-54933204900891123242015-10-23T08:57:05.830-04:002015-10-23T08:57:05.830-04:00LOLOL Fifi - that is so true re: "I may resum...LOLOL Fifi - that is so true re: "I may resume normal life for a week or two before curiosity gets the better of me." Purgatory Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206226666250028550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-56345816598516565162015-10-23T08:56:08.140-04:002015-10-23T08:56:08.140-04:00OMG Peggy Ann - I am PROUD OF YOU that you kept go...OMG Peggy Ann - I am PROUD OF YOU that you kept going. You are now over the Outlander series hump. Most people - if they are going to quit the series - quit during Drums. You've made it through!!! A Breath of Snow and Ashes is your reward! I LOVED that book...and it made me feel like I was being brought back to the "Outlander feel." You will see. KUDOS!!! Happy Reading!! And PS...LORDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD THE GATHERING!!! :) Purgatory Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206226666250028550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-18747344923321975492015-10-23T07:48:06.613-04:002015-10-23T07:48:06.613-04:00I hated...repeat.. HATED this book. It dragged on...I hated...repeat.. HATED this book. It dragged on and on. So much detail given in places not necessary. I read the 4 previous books in less time than it took me to get through Fiery Cross. I read it, because I love the series and just didn't want to give up on it or pass it by and be lost later. Ugh, so glad to be done with it! On to the next...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02035735491692622427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-74423168834599783292015-02-28T08:35:00.138-05:002015-02-28T08:35:00.138-05:00In the end it was worth struggling through the sag...In the end it was worth struggling through the saga of the Gathering day and the wedding - more of the story can only be a good thing. And finally an Outlander book without a massive cliffhanger ending! I may resume normal life for a week or two before curiosity gets the better of me.Fifi10https://www.blogger.com/profile/01603761980982354297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-42135068208636719392011-08-16T01:20:36.834-04:002011-08-16T01:20:36.834-04:00Hey Loopy J! I would say that Jemmy does get a mor...Hey Loopy J! I would say that Jemmy does get a more intense reaction. I was thinking maybe it was because he is so young or that both his parents can travel.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551926242303889685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-39529186774544165992010-07-30T14:09:25.469-04:002010-07-30T14:09:25.469-04:00I feel so complete now...with Ian back. *sigh*
I ...I feel so complete now...with Ian back. *sigh*<br /><br />I can't start the next book until at least tomorrow and now knowing how intense it is I may have to hold off until Sunday!<br /><br />I loved the ball scene too - so great. <br /><br />Is it just me...or does it seem that Jemmy has a more intense thing with the stones then the others? Which with the tongue roll thing I took to be that Roger is def his Da!LoopyJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-27459251272550711522010-04-23T21:02:14.939-04:002010-04-23T21:02:14.939-04:00i just finished the fiery cross, so i don't kn...i just finished the fiery cross, so i don't know what we find out later about jemmy's paternity, if anything. but all the tongue rolling means is that roger may be his father. if jemmy had rolled his tongue then we would have known that roger definitely was not his father. but if stephen bonnet couldn't roll his tongue either .. then we still don't know for sure. sorry.marysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03157080830896030227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-79980436590040226902010-02-10T11:38:32.384-05:002010-02-10T11:38:32.384-05:00To me, the balls comment was the big takeaway from...To me, the balls comment was the big takeaway from that scene. When James Alexander Malcolm Mackenzie Fraser admits to another man having bigger balls, that is a <b>top</b> news story on the Ridge, ladies and gentlemen.Tracey R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06775331935448970772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-56695160430295008172010-02-10T11:29:56.163-05:002010-02-10T11:29:56.163-05:00Dinah - you know Bree will just invent one. Maybe ...Dinah - you know Bree will just invent one. Maybe even a Sharpie too! ;)Purgatory Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206226666250028550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-70890558976380015892010-02-10T11:28:56.246-05:002010-02-10T11:28:56.246-05:00Well welcome Ms. K as well! I just messed with the...Well welcome Ms. K as well! I just messed with the blog so that I'll get email whenever someone comments. I was missing too many in the past. The comments subscription is OK but it only shows me the three most recent comments on Google. We have lots to say - so that's not enough! <br /><br />PS - Tracey I mentioned the balls scene - although I didna mention Jamie saying Roger had bigger balls than him. Awesome line, especially considering the subject matter. God bless Roger. He so wants to know - but doesna want to know.Purgatory Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206226666250028550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-11890476197363781662010-02-10T11:28:40.325-05:002010-02-10T11:28:40.325-05:00I LOVED the ending of Fiery Cross. I got goosebump...I LOVED the ending of Fiery Cross. I got goosebumps when Claire realized that he was using a modern ballpoint pen rather than a quill. Am I the only one who got goosebumps thinking about a random ballpoint pen existing in the 18th century somewhere? I love all the tiny little details DG puts into her books. Wow!<br /><br />Can't wait to see what you lassies have to say about ABOSAA. :)Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755923931968977613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-80677700684311307102010-02-10T10:57:20.656-05:002010-02-10T10:57:20.656-05:00Tracey, I love your post-traumatic-stress comment!...Tracey, I love your post-traumatic-stress comment! A Breath of Snow and Ashes is DEFINITELY intense!<br /><br />I was sooooooooooooooooooo happy that it was confirmed beyond doubt that Jem is, indeed, Roger's biological son. Good thing Claire had all that genetic knowledge!<br /><br />P.S. Carol, my roommate has posted on your site as Ms. K. We LOVE your blog!!!!!!!Jo Mhttp://bookreadingbookworm.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-26146297358306435422010-02-10T09:04:06.606-05:002010-02-10T09:04:06.606-05:00I forgot to say above that if there is such a thin...I forgot to say above that if there is such a thing as having post-traumatic stress from a book, than A Breath of Snow and Ashes is the one that's gonna do it. No spoilers, but I have had more than one post-reading panic attack--I'll be literally walking around somewhere and be like, OMG!!!! How did that HAPPEN??? What's gonna happen NOW???? Soooo loving it....Tracey R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06775331935448970772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-16170896395496428412010-02-10T09:01:46.937-05:002010-02-10T09:01:46.937-05:00You forgot about the best part re: the balls scene...You forgot about the best part re: the balls scene--Jamie telling Jem that he, Jamie, has balls just like Jem's da does, only his da's balls are bigger. As if I didn't have a dumbass smile already plastered to my face from Ian's return...my face just about cracked from smiling at that line. <br /><br />And as long as we're beginning to discuss ABOSAA, I will say that I'm on page 520-ish--a bit more than halfway through. And I will make the bold statement that this book is the best one since Voyager. And I will make the even bolder statement that there is one section of the book that, other than maybe the reunion section in Voyager and the wedding/honeymoon section in Outlander, is the best thing thus far in the series.Tracey R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06775331935448970772noreply@blogger.com