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The
Outlandish Companion - Editorial Review
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For nine years, four books, and nearly 4,000
pages, Diana Gabaldon has entranced readers
with her talent for historical authenticity,
dramatic plot lines, and strong characters in
the Outlander series. Her superb
writing has earned a loyal audience, but after
a million and a half words, even the most
fervent of fans may have a difficult time
trying to recall the exact details of the
secondary characters, let alone the obscure
ones. Thankfully, Gabaldon's The Outlandish
Companion is here to help.
Part crib notes
and part trivia guide, this essential handbook
includes synopses of the first four novels, a
character guide, notes on plot development and
research, answers to frequently asked
questions, and teasers for the upcoming
novels--there're even horoscope charts of the
central characters, a list of fan Web sites,
and choice recipes for the truly devoted.
Readers looking
for a fix of Gabaldon's humorous voice or
insight into her writing processes and
characters will certainly be more than
satisfied, but those looking for the next
installment of Jamie and Claire's adventures
will have to wait for The Fiery Cross,
the fifth book in this bestselling series,
expected sometime in late 1999 to early 2000. --Nancy
R.E. O'Brien
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