An Echo in the Bone: Outlander, Book 7

Having read this latest rendering in the saga, I am left bereft! It seemed to finish in the middle of the book. I can't believe the author has left so many story lines only just started. Only one of the main characters has any closure. All the rest are left in some life threatening pickle. She has never done this before. Usually, although there are lots of loose ends, she at least leaves her main characters in some relative safety. This time all 6 are left suspended in mortal danger. I really feel cheated. Especially as most of the predicaments they are left in are only created in the last few chapters.

Four stars rather than five. Why?
Simply because we are left with too many lose ends. The characters have a LOT going on and then the book just ends.
What makes this worse is that book 8 isn't out until 2013 and I have no clue as to when the audiobook will be launched. It's a long wait. These books are so rich in characters that my concern is that now I run the risk of forgetting who's who during the wait for book 8.
The Outlander series is absolutely amazing and Davina Porter is frankly the best narrator I've ever listened to. She was thee perfect choice for these books.
Again, wait for book 8 before immersing yourself in book 7.

i found this book as good as the rest considering how long the unabridged version is its a really good story unfortunatley book 6 a breath of snow and ashes has not been available to download although i have read it i would like it on audible.

I love this series, and this is certainly not the best. However, I do think it is better than firey Cross. Way too much of Willy and Lord John in this for my liking, and Willy is a pretty poor character if you ask me. A lot of the William stuff is pretty boring, and quite disjointed. Saying that, the Jamie and Clare stuff was really high quality as ever!

Davina Porters narration is brilliant, as always. The let down is the book itself. Not enough Jamie and Claire or Brianna and Roger. Way too much Lord John and Willie. Its easier to skip those parts when reading a paper back than forwarding a recording. I know its fiction, which is why the story didnt need so many unnecessary disturbing scenes. Burning the prostitute for example. The book would have been just as good at half the size (and I like big books).

Excellent! what a brilliant read!, I have now read most of the books Diana Gabaldon has written and this book is as expected. What a brilliant read. Excellent.

Each scenario builds excitement and tension. The characters have been further developed and are totally engaging....to be expected from a Gabaldon novel. Jamie and Claire are showing their age...we all need glasses at sometime in our lives and they are no exception....nice touch! Both are aging gracefully yet still inclined to get themselves into, and out of, trouble. Dare I say some situations could be viewed as trite and predictable but that is to be expected. Jamie and Claire are the protagonists once more, other chatacters are important to the plot but are satellites by comparison.This novel contains many loose ends and coincidences with further time travelling episodes....with some unexpected consequences.. issues being resolved and others are not only suprising but also complicated. Excited about book eight being published later this year...can`t wait.

If you have got this far in the Outlander series then you do not need a review to get this book. It continues the story of Claire and Jamie and whets your appetite for the next one coming. Can't wait.

This is the 7th book in the outlander series and keeps to the high standards set by its predecessors. Great characterisation combined with depth and scope of plot make for a gripping read. The historical background is very well drawn. For me the best part of Gabaldon's books is the quality of her writing which at times has a spiritual quality to it that is what makes it so engaging. Davina Porter's narration is superb; no other Audible books come close to her.

This is book 7 of the time travel Outlander series of adventures of Claire Randall and highlander Jamie Fraser. I have read all seven books and listened to them on disc and via Audible as well. Welcome back narrator Davinia Porter! Do hope you narrate book 8 when it is published!