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The Fiery Cross
- Outlander, Book 5
- De: Diana Gabaldon
- Narrado por: Davina Porter
- Duración: 55 h y 30 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 32,995
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 29,290
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 29,163
Eighteenth-century Scotsman James Fraser and his 20th-century time-travelling wife, Claire Randall, have emigrated to the beautiful countryside of the Royal Colony of North Carolina. The year is now 1771, and dissidents are stirring throughout the American colonies. Claire forewarns James of the impending war and the dangers it may bring to their clan. Will her knowledge of America’s tumultuous revolution be enough to guide them through a dangerously uncertain future?
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3 out of 5 stars
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Something that had to be gotten through
- De Anne en 03-08-12
- The Fiery Cross
- Outlander, Book 5
- De: Diana Gabaldon
- Narrado por: Davina Porter
So wonderful
Revisado: 06-21-24
The Fiery Cross, the fifth installment in Diana Gabaldon’s “Outlander” series, continues to deliver rich, multifaceted storytelling. The book explores complex relationships, historical intrigue, and emotional depth.
One highlight is Brianna’s and Roger’s relationship, which is tested profoundly. Gabaldon portrays their struggles and growth, adding a poignant layer to the narrative. The interweaving of characters like Stephen Bonnet, Philip Wylie, and John Quincy Myers enriches the story, with each character’s involvement feeling purposeful and adding to the plot’s complexity.
Ian’s return from the Mohawk is eagerly anticipated. His reappearance adds a new dynamic to the Fraser family, bringing nostalgia and renewed energy. Ian’s experiences with the Mohawk change him, and his reintegration journey is compelling and heartwarming.
A gripping scene is Claire’s tracheotomy procedure. This life-saving act showcases Claire’s medical expertise and is also a moment of intense emotional impact. Gabaldon balances the technical aspects with raw, heartbreaking emotions, making it a memorable scene.
In conclusion, The Fiery Cross is a richly layered addition to the “Outlander” series. It delves deep into the characters’ psyches, explores their relationships, and builds on the historical and emotional foundations of the previous books. Gabaldon’s narrative prowess shines through, making this book a must-read for fans, captivating readers with its complexity and drama.
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Empire of the Damned
- Book Two
- De: Jay Kristoff, Bon Orthwick - illustrator
- Narrado por: Damian Lynch, Shakira Shute
- Duración: 31 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 555
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 498
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 498
Gabriel de León has saved the Holy Grail from death, but his chance to end the endless night is lost. Drawn into an uneasy alliance with the mysterious vampire Liathe, Gabriel must now deliver the Grail to ancients of the Blood Esani, and learn the truth of how Daysdeath might be finally undone. But the Last Silversaint faces peril, within and without. Pursued by terrors of the Blood Voss, drawn into warfare between the Blood Dyvok and duskdancers of the frozen Highlands, and ravaged by his own rising bloodlust, Gabriel may not survive to see the Grail learn her truth.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Narration Format/Mispronunciation/Voices
- De Tim Ramirez en 03-16-24
- Empire of the Damned
- Book Two
- De: Jay Kristoff, Bon Orthwick - illustrator
- Narrado por: Damian Lynch, Shakira Shute
wonderfully elaborated world-building and good character work
Revisado: 06-12-24
"Empire of the Damned" is yet another high fantasy book in Jay Kristoff's incredible repertoire. The buildup was a bit slow, but this allowed for the impressive building up of the world. Kristoff's attention to detail and furnishing of the fantasy setting with so much depth is remarkable.
The character development in this book is exemplary. Their growth together as individuals, as well as the growth of their relationship, was so well done. Their evolving dynamic and eventual downfall felt real and compelling; the final scene in which their fight leaves Dior undefended encapsulates the complex sibling love, hate, and rivalry beautifully.
However, some parts weren't very successful with me. Some of the plotlines seemed a little hokey and went in more of a romantic direction that I wasn't quite expecting after reading the first book in the series. Another point that bothered me is when Lachlan supposedly appeared out of nowhere in the final battle. There was no indication of why or how he even got there with the children if previously he abandoned them.
There were a couple of kind of hot scenes that I could have done without, but that is just me. The beginning of the book, how it started with Gabriel and his fighting the Silver Order, was so powerful and sad simultaneously. That's what I like in a story, to be so captivatingly sad right from the get-go. Still, the whole "trial after trial after trial" repetitive structure has bugged me in other series as well. Yet it was all balanced out by Kristoff's stellar writing, creative world-building, and innovative old vampire-based fantasy novel.
To sum up, despite some clichés and personal dislikes, "Empire of the Damned" is an excellent entry into the series and superb for characterization and world-building. I look forward to what direction the plot takes from here on. Would I recommend this book? Oh, absolutely. Particularly if you are a fan of high fantasy in which there is wonderfully elaborated world-building and good character work.
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