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Drums of Autumn (Outlander, #4)
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The universe had shifted, with a small, decisive click; he could still hear its echo in his bones."
This was already the fourth book of the “Outlander series” and since I didn’t write reviews about the other books I just decided to type one of my “What I liked” and “What I didn’t like” reviews.
First of all I have to say that the pacing of this book was very slow! Truth be told, it was actually so slow that I was even tempted to DNF it! And that means something, because I’ve never ever DNFd a book in my entire life! Gemma is my witness! *lol* I struggled through the first 400 pages and hoped that it would get better. And oh boy, how good it turned out to be!!!! XD
All told, I don’t regret that I fought my way through the beginning, because the rest of the book definitely made up for it! ;-)
If you’ve read the book: Proceed!
If you haven’t read the book yet: Be cautious! =)
If you haven’t read the books before: Why the hell are you even reading this? ;-P
Guess that should be a fair warning! Now let’s go to the fun part!
What I liked:
- My precious boys and men!!! <333
Fergus:
He is and will forever be my precious cinnamon roll!! I loved him ever since he’s been introduced to the series and even though he’s always been a side character I’m more than just attached to him!!! Fergus is amazing and I really hope that he’ll continue to be a part of the series!
Ian:
My baby boy!! He’s been through so much and he’s still such a cheerful character!! I adore him and this book broke my heart!!! (view spoiler)
Roger:
”Feel my heart,” he said. His voice sounded thick to his own ears. “Tell me if it stops.”
Aka the cutiepie! I can’t even put into words how much I love this man and I’m so glad he’s become one of the main characters in this book! Roger is amazing and I really hope that he will be happy in the next books because he definitely deserves it!!! Do you hear me Diana? HE. DESERVES. IT!!!
Lord John Grey:
”Child, you would make an angel weep, and God knows I am no angel!"
Last but not least, Lord John! I have no words for this man. They just fail me when I try to explain how much I love, admire and adore him! Lord John Grey is everything!!! <333 He’s an angel and a saint!!! XD (view spoiler)
- That we found out more about the theory of the stones and how to travel through them!
- Jamie and Claire are still cute together!
- As always I enjoyed the historical details! Especially the interactions between the Indians and Jamie’s people!
- The humour! XD
What I didn’t like:
- Jamie! ARGH!!! He gave me all the feels but this time around it were rather negative ones!! I think he deserves the title of the worst father ever! Like seriously!!! I really like Jamie but he sucks as a father figure!! *lol* For someone who’s been through so much he really didn’t show any sympathy! (view spoiler)
- Bonnet! I hope the next time we see that man he’s actually getting what he deserves!!
- Claire! For a stubborn lass she was way too lenient with Jamie’s misbehaviour! I would have expected more of her!! She should have given him hell for how he treated other people!!! *grrr*
- Brianna! I really don’t know how I feel about her… I understand her somehow but I’m also angry at her! (view spoiler)
Well, despite all of my anger I still loved the book and cared about its awesome characters! Since this was already the fourth book some of them really grew on me and I can’t even imagine the next books without them! T_T
“Drums of autumn” left me thoroughly heartbroken and I’m most likely going to pick up “The Fiery Cross” soon! Maybe even at the beginning of the next year! ;-)
This was already the fourth book of the “Outlander series” and since I didn’t write reviews about the other books I just decided to type one of my “What I liked” and “What I didn’t like” reviews.
First of all I have to say that the pacing of this book was very slow! Truth be told, it was actually so slow that I was even tempted to DNF it! And that means something, because I’ve never ever DNFd a book in my entire life! Gemma is my witness! *lol* I struggled through the first 400 pages and hoped that it would get better. And oh boy, how good it turned out to be!!!! XD
All told, I don’t regret that I fought my way through the beginning, because the rest of the book definitely made up for it! ;-)
If you’ve read the book: Proceed!
If you haven’t read the book yet: Be cautious! =)
If you haven’t read the books before: Why the hell are you even reading this? ;-P
Guess that should be a fair warning! Now let’s go to the fun part!
What I liked:
- My precious boys and men!!! <333
Fergus:
He is and will forever be my precious cinnamon roll!! I loved him ever since he’s been introduced to the series and even though he’s always been a side character I’m more than just attached to him!!! Fergus is amazing and I really hope that he’ll continue to be a part of the series!
Ian:
My baby boy!! He’s been through so much and he’s still such a cheerful character!! I adore him and this book broke my heart!!! (view spoiler)
Roger:
”Feel my heart,” he said. His voice sounded thick to his own ears. “Tell me if it stops.”
Aka the cutiepie! I can’t even put into words how much I love this man and I’m so glad he’s become one of the main characters in this book! Roger is amazing and I really hope that he will be happy in the next books because he definitely deserves it!!! Do you hear me Diana? HE. DESERVES. IT!!!
Lord John Grey:
”Child, you would make an angel weep, and God knows I am no angel!"
Last but not least, Lord John! I have no words for this man. They just fail me when I try to explain how much I love, admire and adore him! Lord John Grey is everything!!! <333 He’s an angel and a saint!!! XD (view spoiler)
- That we found out more about the theory of the stones and how to travel through them!
- Jamie and Claire are still cute together!
- As always I enjoyed the historical details! Especially the interactions between the Indians and Jamie’s people!
- The humour! XD
What I didn’t like:
- Jamie! ARGH!!! He gave me all the feels but this time around it were rather negative ones!! I think he deserves the title of the worst father ever! Like seriously!!! I really like Jamie but he sucks as a father figure!! *lol* For someone who’s been through so much he really didn’t show any sympathy! (view spoiler)
- Bonnet! I hope the next time we see that man he’s actually getting what he deserves!!
- Claire! For a stubborn lass she was way too lenient with Jamie’s misbehaviour! I would have expected more of her!! She should have given him hell for how he treated other people!!! *grrr*
- Brianna! I really don’t know how I feel about her… I understand her somehow but I’m also angry at her! (view spoiler)
Well, despite all of my anger I still loved the book and cared about its awesome characters! Since this was already the fourth book some of them really grew on me and I can’t even imagine the next books without them! T_T
“Drums of autumn” left me thoroughly heartbroken and I’m most likely going to pick up “The Fiery Cross” soon! Maybe even at the beginning of the next year! ;-)
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Reading Progress
July 5, 2017
– Shelved as:
to-read
July 5, 2017
– Shelved
September 2, 2017
– Shelved as:
historical-romance
October 3, 2017
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Started Reading
October 3, 2017
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0.28%
"Since this book has 1.070 pages (Diana, why?!!!) I decided to read it whenever I feel like I need something else than what I'm currently reading. I have two months to finish this so: Here I go! ;-)"
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3
October 11, 2017
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5.51%
"Claire and Jamie are still cute together! XD But *lol* apparently I've read too much smut lately, their hot scenes actually kind of amused me... Bad Gin, you're so bad!!! >_<"
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59
October 16, 2017
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8.69%
"If I'd be Brianna I would have been all over Roger!! That man is such a cutiepie! *lol*"
page
93
October 21, 2017
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15.98%
""You're no serious, man?" he demanded of Fergus, incredulous. He turned to Jamie. "Uncle?"
Jamie shrugged, amused.
I love Fergus and Ian! Fergus is such a meanie!! Always shocking young Ian with his crazy stories!!! *lol* They are adorable! XD"
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171
Jamie shrugged, amused.
I love Fergus and Ian! Fergus is such a meanie!! Always shocking young Ian with his crazy stories!!! *lol* They are adorable! XD"
October 26, 2017
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20.37%
""As they started up the brick walk, Fergus turned to Ian and bowed, mimicking the butler's courtly manner, then offered an arm in mockery. Ian kicked him neatly in the backside, and walked up the path, head turning from side to side to take in everything."
Those two! *lol* And please someone tell me this is going to pick up pace soon!! I'm snailing through this book!!! >_<"
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218
Those two! *lol* And please someone tell me this is going to pick up pace soon!! I'm snailing through this book!!! >_<"
October 30, 2017
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25.89%
"" 'Whither thou goest,' " I said, " 'I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy People shall be my People, and thy God my God: Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried.' "
Ohhh my shadowhunter heart!!! <333 To stumble upon the parabatai oath in a Diana Gabaldon book!!! XD I am happy! T_T
(And yes I know it's actually from the bible!!! ;-P)"
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Ohhh my shadowhunter heart!!! <333 To stumble upon the parabatai oath in a Diana Gabaldon book!!! XD I am happy! T_T
(And yes I know it's actually from the bible!!! ;-P)"
November 1, 2017
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33.08%
""The universe had shifted, with a small, decisive click; he could still hear ist echo in his bones."
I really like Roger and I can't help it but I think his recent actions were kind of out of character..."
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354
I really like Roger and I can't help it but I think his recent actions were kind of out of character..."
November 6, 2017
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47.29%
"Oh my!!! William, Jamie and John! Those three make me cry!! *sobs*"
page
506
November 6, 2017
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53.18%
"Now this is finally picking up pace! That's what I wanted!!! YASSS!!! And aww poor Ian! Almost forgot about his harsh past..."
page
569
November 7, 2017
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62.34%
""He lived in a mixture of fear and anger, spiced with the hurt of betrayal, rubbed like pepper into the wounds. The same questions round and round inside his mind without answers, a snake chasing its tail."
Damn Brianna for making him feel this way!!! T_T"
page
667
Damn Brianna for making him feel this way!!! T_T"
November 7, 2017
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68.04%
""And would you care to explain, sir, how you have sustained injury upon the right side of your face, when struck by the left fist of a man who doesn't have one?"
"Yes, crottin," Fergus said cheerfully. "Explain that one."
*LOL* Did I ever mention that Fergus is my cinnamon roll in this series? XD"
page
728
"Yes, crottin," Fergus said cheerfully. "Explain that one."
*LOL* Did I ever mention that Fergus is my cinnamon roll in this series? XD"
November 7, 2017
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73.64%
"Non! Non!! NON!!! Damnú air! Jamie Fraser you stupid brute! You numpty!!! Daingead! How could you?! ARGHAAFASHDFASDFASDF!!!"
page
788
November 8, 2017
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79.81%
"Oh no, my poor boy!!! What did they do!?!? Stay strong!!! Please!!!"
page
854
November 9, 2017
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88.97%
""Child, you would make an angel weep, and God knows I am no angel!"
Oh god!!! Bless Lord John Grey! <333 I love this man!!!!"
page
952
Oh god!!! Bless Lord John Grey! <333 I love this man!!!!"
November 9, 2017
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91.68%
"I'm legit crying now! T_T Daingead!!!!
Why Diana!!! Why??? Not my baby boy!!! *sobs*"
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981
Why Diana!!! Why??? Not my baby boy!!! *sobs*"
November 9, 2017
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Finished Reading
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S.N. wrote: "Great!"Haha! ;-)
Matt wrote: "A brilliant series!!!"It is! =)
I want to read this series so bad, but it's so damn intimidating =C
Brittney wrote: "I want to read this series so bad, but it's so damn intimidating =C"I know! The books are so long and it takes ages to read them! So far it was always worth it though. Well, maybe you could read the first book and decide if you want to continue or not. I've been reading this series for 6 years now... Every two years or so I borrow the next book from the library. That way I never feel like it's going to crush me! ;-)
You never dnfed a book?! You're definitely stronger than I am! 🤣
Lena (The Printed Girl) wrote: "You never dnfed a book?! You're definitely stronger than I am! 🤣"Haha! Yes, I never dnfed a book. I just can't do it! XD
I love these books, some more than others. Its been years since I've read them. Planning on rereading them after the Outlander show wraps up. Great review!I didn't used to dnf books until I got to 45 and realized, time is short and there's other books to be read!
MikMurphy wrote: "I love these books, some more than others. Its been years since I've read them. Planning on rereading them after the Outlander show wraps up. Great review!I didn't used to dnf books until I got to..."
Wow! You want to re-read the entire series? Jeez! That might take years! *lol* You've all my respect!!! Well, maybe I'll get to that point too! I'm just not there yet! Haha!
Yes, for sure it would take some time! I'm not really a fast reader either.
MikMurphy wrote: "Yes, for sure it would take some time! I'm not really a fast reader either."I'm crossing my fingers for your re-read then! =))) I hope the second time around will be as much fun as the first time! ;-)
"My precious cinnamon roll"? LOLOL! I get a kick out of your reviews even if I haven't read the book.
Joe wrote: ""My precious cinnamon roll"? LOLOL! I get a kick out of your reviews even if I haven't read the book."Haha!!! Well, I'm glad my reviews amuse you!! XD If I can make you laugh my review already served its purpose! ;-P
I'm only just now reading your review as I am watching this season of the show. That's why I would like to ask, is it worth reading the books when I'm already watching the show? I know that most of the time the books are so much better, especially for us bookworms, but still I get the impression that the show is following the books closely. Thank you for your answer! Great review 😊👍
Barbara wrote: "I'm only just now reading your review as I am watching this season of the show. That's why I would like to ask, is it worth reading the books when I'm already watching the show? I know that most of..."Hi Barbara! I only saw the first two seasons of the show and they really kept to the book in those two. (I really need to get to the other two seasons. *lol*) I guess you could watch the show without reading the books and would be fine. The main difference is that you get more details when you read the books and that there are some scenes that never made it into the series. I suppose that's every book that has ever been adapted for the screen though. XD
I wonder if Barbara ever saw the next three seasons? And if you ever read the books? The show veered so far from the books! Love them both but two different worlds :)
Enjoyed the book for the most part, but what poor Roger had to go through, almost made me cry. I think he is a gem! Both Jamie and Brianna (especially) showed a really bone-headed side to their personalities. On to the next one, and I hope things will go better for Roger with the Fraser’s!
Thank you! =) I'm glad I finally made it to book 4. *lol*