The Outlandish Companion
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- ISBN13: 9780385324137
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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New York Times bestselling leader Diana Gabaldon has captured the hearts of millions with her critically acclaimed novels, Outlander. Dragonfly In Amber, Voyager, and Drums Of Autumn. From the moment Claire Randall accidentally steps through a magical stone that transports her back in time more than 200 years to 1743, and into the arms of Scottish soldier Jamie Fraser, readers have been enthralled with this epic saga of time travel, adventure, and like everlasting.
Now Diana Gabaldon has written the essential companion guide to her bestselling series, the book only she could write – a perfectly illustrated compendium of all things Eccentric. As a special bonus for persons who are keenly awaiting the next appearance of Jamie and Claire, she includes never – before – published excerpts from upcoming works in the series. And there’s lots more in this lavish keepsake volume for the many devoted fans who yearn to learn the tales behind the tales:
Full synopses of Oulander, Dragonfly In Amber, Voyager, and Drums Of Autumn
A perfect listing of the characters in all four novels, including extensively researched family tree trees and genealogical notes
Well cast horoscopes for Jamie and Claire
A comprehensive glossary and pronunciation guide to Gaelic terms and usage
The fully explicated Gabaldon Theory of Time Travel
Frequently questioned questions to the leader and her (sometimes surprising) answers
An annotated bibliography
Tips, personal tales – even a recipe or two
Essays about medicine and magic in the eighteenth century, researching past fiction, and more
With the insight, humor, and eye for detail that has made her novels such an outstanding success tale. Diana Gabaldon here gives her readers the best gift of all – The Eccentric Companion
Amazon.com Review
For nine years, four books, and nearly 4,000 pages, Diana Gabaldon has entranced readers with her talent for past 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 hard time trying to recall the exact details of the secondary characters, let alone the obscure ones. Thankfully, Gabaldon’s The Eccentric 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 questioned 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 persons 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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What a rip off! Not very well written.
Save your dollars, guys
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
An uncomplimentary mix of horoscopes, recipes, writing tips, synopses. It needed more “meat” and less filler.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
This volume might have been appealing, if not for the fact that certain obvious steps were overlooked — such as an alphabetical listing of terms. It felt rushed, as if the leader is juggling too much. And for a woman who supposedly has advanced degrees in science, the astrological charts are more than a small incongruous. I establish the novels appealing and well told, but this is going too far.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
I was very glad that I borrowed this book from the library and didn’t waste any money on it. I skimmed through it and establish it to be a huge disappointment for a fan of the series. Ms. Gabaldon must reflect pretty highly of herself to write a book about writing the ‘Outlander’ seeries or she just wants to cash in on their popularity.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
Told that no book was in stock after ordering. Disappointing but the seller was quick to refund amount.
Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5