Im forecasting that Fanny (Janes little sister) will be fought over by 18-year old Germain/Jem/Aidan characters in some future book. The tension in both works is heightened by an endless chain of secrets. I could barely get through the 1st half (listened to the audio book). You may be right about them being part of the 9th book. There is a reward for reading The Fiery Cross: the next installment, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, is excellent (and then they get tedious again). It continues the story of Jamie and Claire and the constellation of other OUTLANDER characters. (LogOut/ I also dont remember the exact logistics of how R and B went back to the 20th century at the end of A Breath of Snow and Ashes, but I think they used stones in North America and never went back to 1770s Scotland. You are definitely right about the fact that as an author gets further into writing a series of books with one publisher and, develops a strong following as D.G. Im so excited to read the next Novel. I figure book eights title refers to Gabaldons experience writing the thing. I agree with many of the above that Lord John Grey is not all that interesting and borders on creepy. I have found with audio books, if the reader is not engaging, you are better off reading the book! I think it may be as simple as that. Oh and I cried When Rollo died. Outlines have no place in her writing habits. When I heard her speak a few weeks ago, she made some remarks along the lines of I dont write drafts, and I dont allow my editor to make changes to my work. Lots of skimming. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, everyone. Thanks for the honest and really concise review. Jamie Fraser is a general for a while, and Ian is a scout in the Continental army, having promised his Quaker wife that he will not be a soldier. I got excited thinking about Roger living the next forty years in the past (hey it even works out to forty years. In general I think the series is good when it stays close to Claire and Jamie and to Claires first person narration. And how did Bree and Roger end up at Frasers Ridge when they were in the wrong time zone? Most importantly you are spot on, all the books needed a good editor, someone to keep DG on track and on focus. Or is that conjecture? (LogOut/ Good question I dont remember the early books well enough to know for sure. Altho, my head is spinning from all the back and forth time traveling (feeling like a definite Doc Who thing). Some of the plot lines just went nowhere, and some of the characters were there for such a short time and then never mentioned again, weird. He considers the fifth to be his least or weakest book among the initial five and I agree with him. But again, my memory of the details is rough. Midlifebias: Yes, Jenny met Roger in 1738, but does not realize his future connection with the family. William got a foot in the door but not much further. I am wonderingare Brianna and Roger getting married at the gathering? Its so frustrating to watch a series go downhill even when you know how good it could be (and has been). I cant quite imagine an audiobook but yes, a great reader would make it bearable. I was desperate to know about Jamies ghost in Outlander before I worked it out for myself. I didnt even think to put Henri-Christians death in my review. For most of the novel, the primary characters are living in Philadelphia, which is under the Continental Armys control after the British withdrew early in the book. Will Starz have all 8 series (books) dramatized? I bought Written in My Own Hearts Blood when it first came out. In A Breath of Snow and Ashes, she is raped, and her rapid recovery from this attack has always bothered me. But I think if she felt she needed this death, she should have integrated it into the larger plot. Will Jenny remember Roger from his visit to Lallybroch with Buck? (LogOut/ Thanks for writing this recap. Written in My Own Hearts Blood is a 2014 novel by American author Diana Gabaldon. I figured as soon as she did (in the last chapter that should have been in MOBY, or in the next book?) What qualifies you to be a literary critic? . I dont know how your taking this but I actually groaned. Of course I want to know more about them and not anyone else. REVIEWS & SUMMARIES Library Journal Review Booklist Review Summary / Annotation Fiction Profile Author Notes Summary of Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Instaread Summaries, 9781500629601, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. I guess thats part of what makes this a fantasy novel . Well go girl, if it makes you money and gives you satisfaction kudos then do it. Thanks for reading and commenting! So sorry to hear that you lost your son. Yes to everything you say here about Joe and Ishmael I just wish Diana Gabaldon had done more to develop this part of the plot. This is yet another reason that I like the idea of Roger having aged forty years before he reunites with Brianna that plot development would have left enormous possibilities for future conflict, comedy, and character development. We change; none of us are the same we were in our twenties that we are in our fifties, so why should Jamie and Claire be the same? Similarly, the time-traveling doctor that has some kind of weird blue light emanating from his hands has no role in the ongoing plot at all. In some respects, yes, Ms. Gabaldon is a sloppy writer. Unlike many others, I like Lord John. On the one hand, the mortality rate for young children was very high in the 1700s, and maybe Gabaldon felt she needed to kill off one of the many Fraser children in order to be more realistic? Its bad enough that Ive forgotten whole chunks of books five, six and seven; my memories of all but book one get hazier as the years pass. If you accept cookies from our site and you choose "Proceed", you will not be asked again during this session (that is, until you close your browser). Then I started to speed through the next few disks to learn about Jem and Roger. But in the later books when shes following a dozen or more characters, some of whom are in different time periods and on different continents, her stories lose their tension and elasticity. I was afraid to find out how bad it might be. I just binge read all 8 books over the summer and loved it. We also never learn the answer to what I think is one of the most interesting questions raised by the series: why do Geillis Duncan (whose married name is Abernathy in Voyager) and Claires friend Joe Abernathy have the same last name? In that series, theres a minor character named Claire Fraser, who is identified as a healer woman. I think Gabaldon and Donati may be nodding to each other . Its a little too cute, for one thing, but its also similar to the way Claire et al are always running into Benedict Arnold every few chapters. Then more war. It would take alot of time and effort to get history right, if you arent a historian already. I think part of the reason we need Claires narrative voice is because, since the first chapter of the first book, she was our guide, our interpreter of the past, and our surrogate. The happy ending of this novel felt so artificial in so many ways. DG Is the midst of completing her 9th book on this OL series, and has just committed herself to a 10th. The military governor of the city is one Benedict Arnold, who appears every now and then to be benevolent and charming and once even serves as Claires surgical nurse during an amputation. Written in My Own Hearts Blood is the eighth entry in the Outlander series, and like a lot of fans of the original book, my feelings about the series have waxed and waned over the years. I hate to see a good storyteller descend into such sloppy work. Of course, Harry Potter comes to mind, but so does Stephen Kings Misery! I dont mind this problem too much the inconclusive endings certainly dont make me regret going along for the ride but both series would be better if more attention had been paid to resolving the many fascinating subplots in each series. I dont want Jamie or Claire to die either, but I do think that is how the series needs to end. Yes, I know but that book wasnt written yet in 1778, when a character with that name pops up in this novel. Im always glad to find a kindred spirit. Several years ago I heard that she was planning a series of detective novels set in New Mexico. They meet the ancestors of pretty much all of the major characters in the novel. I have enjoyed Davina Potters reading voice, throughout. We are missing a satisfying conclusion to so many loose ends that I am greatly hoping the next (and hopefully, last) book will provide. I think the question of whether writers work declines as they become famous depends on the ambitions and work ethic of the writers. I asked a discussion group Im in if anyone wanted to elaborate and I was told that after the rough plan was drawn out for 9 she realised that shed need to write a 10 to complete. However, the fact that she plans to move on with the series makes it all the more problematic that she ended this novel the way she did, with the happy reunion of the Frasers and the MacKenzies. Knowledge about putting indoor water & toilet, but do it rustic. I started reading the Outlander series in the 90s and fell in love with the characters, the premise, the writing, everything. Reviewers disagree with one another all the time. Im not saying that it necessarily should happen, as Benedict Arnold is definitely a minor character in the novel, but Gabaldon foreshadows his betrayal so often that she has an obligation, I think, to either bring this plot strand to its end or cut it out entirely. Biblical symbolism, anyone?) Hmmmaybe Ill try the audiobooks. and then turn up in 1778 as an old man. a few pages dedicated to their adventures along the way would have made it more believable. As far as William goes his character reflects his upbringing. As for rejecting editorial input, I am sympathetic as there are few truly professional editors out there anymore, but for an author of her success, Im sure a good one could be found. She would have some kind of epiphany in my fictional last chapter of MOBY as she meets him and realizes she met him previously 40 years before (And he has not changed a bit). But at the same time, neither series comes close to answering all of the questions it asks. Roger also met her prior to that at Broch Tuarach. Yes, I had a similar impression of DG when I heard her speak she is an egomaniac who states outright that she refuses to work with editors. WRITTEN IN MY OWN HEART'S BLOOD Gabaldons themes are decidedly grown-up, as the in-joking chapter titles (Frottage, Frannies Frenulum) suggest, but the basic premise is a dash of juvenile fantasy, a jigger of historical fact and heaping helpings of counterfactuals. Yeah I skimmed toomost of it. Written in My Own Hearts Blood is the brilliant next chapter in a masterpiece of the imagination unlike any other. The books are too long and tho I love the history element, most of its boring. Gabaldon would have had to work some magic to allow Roger to survive these years, but I think for the purpose of the narrative it would have been worth it. Im sure Ill be a little heartbroken, I am happy to see that they all reunite but what you said about Roger coming back as the older version. I still think the fact that Gabaldon doesnt develop this thread is a failure on her part especially in such a long series, she should have no excuse not to follow up on each lead she drops, if only to resolve it in a few sentences. As a writer I think Id be interested in writing books that are critical successes rather than diminishing my reputation by writing books that are uneven and filled with a lot of extraneous material. What am i doing wrong? Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I do think its a weakness of Gabaldons books that do many people feel compelled to skim them, but as a reader I would probably be happier if I let myself skim a little. What about you are you a writer as well? Anne Rice is the same type of author.,she wont allow an editor. Maybe you should start writing your own novels. My Own Hearts Blood = MOHB = MOH-B = Moby. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. *Please read our SPOILER POLICY *Posts in this forum can cover ALL currently published books* *Written in My Own Heart's Blood Chapter Discussions Chapter 1: Fallen through time Chapter And then in the end, she weaves those chunks together. Specifically, she said, *I* am a professional writer, as if professional writers are supposed to be above having their work edited (a statement that marks her as an amateur in my opinion). I hope I can hang in there to read the final installment and find out what that ghostly apparition of Jamie in front of the Inn in 1946 Inverness was about. There will be a love interest there. In the scenes about William and Lord John Grey and the other British officers, Arnold also appears as his alter ego John Andre, but nothing ever comes of his presence in the novel. WRITTEN IN MY OWN HEART'S BLOOD - book #8 in the series. Ive read all of the novellas, even the stupid ones, in spite of the fact that like you I am not a huge fan of Lord John. I am not sure, if I want to read on. 1778: France declares war on Great Britain, the British army leaves Philadelphia, and George Washingtons troops leave Valley Forge in pursuit. The plot manipulation in this book constantly kept my eyes rolling. It was very mean of her to get us hooked so she could indulge herself this way. I also find it very interesting as a human character study, that a large percentage of D.G.s fan base are so enamored with her and, the characters (which I agree are very intriguing especially in the first 3 books), that they will gladly read anything she writes and happily overlook any unresolved plot issues and even inconsistencies with the story/book. A comprehensive guide to aid in discussion and discovery . The trials of life and love remain similar as they are in our time. Yes issues with weaving is a good way to put it! Written in My Own Hearts Blood begins in 1778 right where Echo in the Bone ended. How did Breanna, Roger and the kids get back to the Ridge? Im no historian either, but it wouldnt surprise me if she got some details wrong. Oh thats interesting. While I loved D.G.s first three books, the 4th and now, the fifth almost seem like another author has penned them. Thanks for your comment! Also, I asked my co-blogger and friend Jill, who just read the first two books, about the forget-me-knots, and she didnt remember them. Now eagerly waiting for book #9. Yes, I know its because of what Lord John told him, but really, he already knows about Johns feelings for him, and hes accepted it and loved him and counted on him as a friend. (LogOut/ Apparently it was said in an interview/discussion and then put out when the hype about the show started. Others, like Gabaldon, think of themselves as celebrities who can do no wrong. Jamie cant time travel so hes been dead for about 150 years before Claire turns up in Scotland for her first trip through the stones. Yes, agreed! I agree with many of the sentiments mentioned here, but I wont go so far as to call Ms. Gabaldon sloppy. Just wanted to pitch in my 2 cents She does wonder about the connection, on board of the Artemis, while Jamie is interrogating Ischmael (Voyager). Where did you hear about a 10th?! He does heal Rogers larynx (which was injured in his botched hanging in Drums in Autumn), but then he just fades out of the novel and goes home to have some more sex with Geillis Duncan. Written in My Own Heart's Blood A Novel (Book) : Gabaldon, Diana : Random House, Inc.#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER &; NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BOOKLISTIn her now classic novel Outlander, Diana Gabaldon told the story of Claire Randall, an English ex-combat nurse who walks through a stone circle in the Scottish Highlands in 1946, and disappears . I just binged-read all eight Outlander books in 10 weeks and am left wondering where she is going next. Its hard to imagine a book committing these two errors at the same time, but Gabaldon got it done. You erect scaffolding, build the house, and take the scaffolding down when its finished. But Diana appears to have fallen into the habit of leaving the scaffolding up. One of the benefits of writing about TIME TRAVEL is the fact that the story is absurd from the get-go, so there is nothing stopping the writer from making the absurd seem normal. Naturally the strength of their attachment would have survived death and spiritually he is with her during her 20th century lifetime. Then I would like to see Brianna and Jem and Mandy travel back to 1778 which is when they think Roger time-traveled to and be reunited with the elderly Roger. Lord John Grey and his brother the Duke of Pardloe make occasional appearances among the Fraser clan, in spite of the fact that they are, you know, the enemy. And I just want to add, if I may, that this couldnt possibly be a stand-alone novel as all her novels were originally intended to be if my memory serves. Do I need to make an appointment with a conjure woman so I too can enjoy frequent lusty romps without wearing a hormone patch? I thought it was pretty clear that she concludes that Ischmael was the great- great- grandfather of Joe. One forgets the whos-whos and the whats-whats. I agree 100%. I am a professional writer, and I deliver only polished manuscripts to my editor and publisher, and I just dont understand how its possible to stand on a stage in front of hundreds of people and make these sorts of statements when ones writing is sometimes so appallingly bad. Summary of Written in My Own Heart's Blood: A Novel by Diana Gabaldon: Trivia/Quiz for Fans Features You'll Discover Inside: . Seems like she seriously needs to edit more if you ask me. I just finished Written in my own hearts blood Im hoping In the next one that Brianna brings helpful gifts to her Family. Aside from that , Ill wait for Diana to do her magic. Part I: Nexus CHAPTER 1: A Hundredweight of Stones CHAPTER 2: Dirty Bastard CHAPTER 3: In Which the Women, as Usual, Pick Up the Pieces CHAPTER 4: Dont Ask Questions You Dont Want to Hear the Answers To CHAPTER 5: The Passions of Young Men CHAPTER 6: Under My Protection CHAPTER 7: The Unintended Consequences of Ill-Considered Actions CHAPTER 8: Homo est obligamus aerobe (Man I considered backtracking but by then just wanted to finish. 30 multiple choice questions on the book, plots, characters, and author . 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