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A Breath of Snow and Ashes: Outlander, Book 6

A Breath of Snow and Ashes: Outlander, Book 6

byDiana Gabaldon
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Cathryn Conroy
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Delicious Delight!
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2017
Oh, what a delicious delight! This is the sixth book in the "Outlander" series by Diana Gabaldon and we find our favorite time traveler, Claire Fraser, living with Jamie on Fraser Ridge in North Carolina in 1772 through 1776 with the American Revolution hovering in the background--and sometimes the foreground. I think this is the best of the bunch since "Outlander," the first and by far the best in the series. And while you will learn a bit of American history, the book is primarily an 18th century soap opera. And what fun it is! We have kidnappings, murder, revenge, the scandal of unwed pregnancies, wayward young men, fires, hangings, more kidnappings, more fires...you name it.

The incredibly addictive soap opera plot aside, this book--as are the others in the series--is really about love, honor and duty. Love for family, love for country, the honor of the clan, the duty to serve others. Reading between the lines, it's advice on how we should live.

A word of warning: You must begin with "Outlander" and work your way through the series in the proper order. Taking this on is quite a reading and time commitment. The books are all long. Very long. "A Breath of Snow and Ashes" checks in at more than 1,400 pages. But they are SO GOOD! This is the ultimate in escapist reading. And when you realize how good it is and wish it would never end...well, it's so long it almost doesn't.
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Nicholas Restivo
1.0 out of 5 starsWhy NO audible version available???!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2018
Why is the audible version of this book not available on Kindle? It is THE ONLY book in the series that doesn't have the option to purchase it audibly as well.

(Of course, I will change the rating to 5-Stars once this is corrected and audible is available for it.)
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Cathryn Conroy
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Delicious Delight!
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2017
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Oh, what a delicious delight! This is the sixth book in the "Outlander" series by Diana Gabaldon and we find our favorite time traveler, Claire Fraser, living with Jamie on Fraser Ridge in North Carolina in 1772 through 1776 with the American Revolution hovering in the background--and sometimes the foreground. I think this is the best of the bunch since "Outlander," the first and by far the best in the series. And while you will learn a bit of American history, the book is primarily an 18th century soap opera. And what fun it is! We have kidnappings, murder, revenge, the scandal of unwed pregnancies, wayward young men, fires, hangings, more kidnappings, more fires...you name it.

The incredibly addictive soap opera plot aside, this book--as are the others in the series--is really about love, honor and duty. Love for family, love for country, the honor of the clan, the duty to serve others. Reading between the lines, it's advice on how we should live.

A word of warning: You must begin with "Outlander" and work your way through the series in the proper order. Taking this on is quite a reading and time commitment. The books are all long. Very long. "A Breath of Snow and Ashes" checks in at more than 1,400 pages. But they are SO GOOD! This is the ultimate in escapist reading. And when you realize how good it is and wish it would never end...well, it's so long it almost doesn't.
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Snowfox
5.0 out of 5 stars I am Completely Hooked
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2018
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Diana Gabaldon's story-telling is a vast adventure into a historical experience of the world. Her characters are by now like family members I care about deeply. My husband and I are reading these books out loud, so we savor the narrative as if it is unfolding in our own life. Then, watching the series on Amazon/Starz is the icing on the cake; the actors chosen to portray Claire and Jamie are heart-breakingly perfect for the roles. We are reading our way through all 8 books in this series, and loving it. I must say, she does have a terrible ability to describe gory details and gets over the top in descriptions of crimes at times for my taste, but ultimately she is describing a historical period of swash-buckling violence. So, maybe the detailed descriptions point out the reality of the violence - from the victim's view, for what that is worth. She also writes about sex from the woman's perspective as well, which is really amazing and unusual for most writers I have read. These characters are flawed - and it becomes frustrating - but then one has to remember that we all are. I find myself annoyed with the narrative only to return to it and develop insight, move on, and become reengaged.
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FAIRYmAMA
5.0 out of 5 stars Book 6 long but did not Disapoint
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2016
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The Outlander series is a commitment and a journey into history with some fantasy and detailed living in very hard times. Book #6 of 8 was a long book (approx 1400 pages). I read on my Kindle and have the mobile app so I can read wherever I am. Book 6 is set in the beginning forming of America. While very exciting read there are some not so exciting parts about how people settled from other countries and the blending of religions and beliefs. Food, medical attention, and shelter and also in discussed in detail which may be boring to some readers, but I find it very helpful in understanding why history evolved as it did back in the 1700's. I loved this book and have started book #7. The author and her team have done extensive research to keep this fictional story on track with the documented history events as they happened. A lot of respect to Diana Gabaldon and her team for writing these wonderful books. Enjoy!! PEACE
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S. Makela
5.0 out of 5 stars Off You Go Into the 18th Century with Diana Gabaldon & Davina Porter -- Hold on because the ride is WONDERFUL!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018
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Diana Gabaldon, author and Davina Porter, narrator have held me in her "Outlander" series story from book one. I have been transported into her world. I'm now on good 7 of 8 and I am grieving the end. I admit to watching the Outlander series on STARZ TV before beginning the novel. I RECOMMEND listening to the Audible Audio books rather than reading them yourself. Davina Porter, Narrator, brings the story to life. I have been listening to audio books and have been a member of Audible since the1990s and I have never heard a narrator as good as Davina Porter. My plan is to register to all of the books AGAIN to catch anything I may have missed!!

Although there is wonderful romance in this series, the romance is not the primary theme. As the series progresses, the characters mature. At first, Claire got on my nerves as she did not know how to control her mouth which always got her in trouble. She definitely matures out of this as we all should after our 20s. I am definitely going to look for additional Diana Gabaldon books and plan to follow Davina Porter individually as her narrations will, I suspect, bring any book to life.
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Nancy
5.0 out of 5 stars The Perils of Pauline
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2020
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You certainly get your money’s worth in this lengthy book. A few loose ends started in previous books are resolved. The perils that befall Jamie’s family comes almost continuously and this is the book where Claire is kidnapped and raped. I appreciate that the author does not go into great detail with the actual act. There are some funny episodes interspaced between the serious scenes and even though this is the 18th century, there are some plots that would surpass anything Peyton Place could come up with. I enjoy Lord John Grey and Jamie's unusual friendship especially since they have been on opposite sides in two wars which does not stop them from saving each other. I still sometimes skimmed chapters of Brianna and Roger, at least there is a big decrease in feeding, diapering, teething babies which is why I probably gave this a higher rating than the last two books. I do not see what Roger sees in Brianna, she is so dominant that as he said to her "you do not need me". I get tired of her throwing temper tantrums and Claire doing the same. The later books follows all of Jamie and Clair's family and acquaintances making for a complicated plot with lots of side plots diluting Jamie and Clair's story. No cliff hanger endings, but the war has started.
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Sherri S. Manning
5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner for my collection! I should have read it way before now!! Canals in is a true master of her craft using history and events t o move her characters forward in their lives. She's an amazing example of using historical events and making the reader feel as if they were actually there as well. Excellent read ! I can't wait to get to the next event that shapes the characters along with their lives, skillfully crafted by a master, this entire series is my all time favorite historical romance series Gabaldon has a unique ability that draws the reader in and connects the lives of charachters continents apart yet familiar to the reader makes one feel as if they are just around the corner, even though they are light years away from not only now, but with each other!! A winner that will entertain readers for years to come! Her characters draw one into her world. And that's what sets her apart from the other authors in this genre!!! I'm just saying that this series never gets old, with nuggets of wisdom from things about the daily lives of early American settlers along with the events of the day happening to the colonists and explorers of that era. I hope this makes sense to others, I cannot recommend this series any higher! It's simply the bestest series and I have no doubt about the quality of this series according to accuracy! If I am wrong, all me how and why . I can't fathom a superior series concerning the time and place that is the time period of this series. Please let me know if anyone sees differently. So I can defend my position, and make sure future readers are aware that the series is the best love story of all time! Romeo & juliet??? Nope not even close to the best love story ever told! I learn something new every time I read this authors gifts to all! It doesn't get better than this!! I realize that I have written a praise rating and one could have a different opinion of this authors skills, but I want to know if there is anything that could possibly be the triumph that this series has become!!! Everyone has an opinion!, They are like bathroom devices, some are worse than others, hats an attempt to make my usual statement about opinions more OF rated! But I'm trying to keep it clean! So clear out your library and place every book in this series on the prominent shelf along with online reading selections of the same! They are the best. I have read the first 5 books repetitively for years. Numerous times, and I have also read books by many others and this series is the best one for the time travel historical romance genres I have found to this date. I read so much. Even a cereal box is fair game for a fast read at breakfast! I have a book with me 24-7/365days a year! If I can't read am a very unhappy camper!! I series
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2020
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my husband last times me at approximately 500 wpm. Before I fell and had a massive brain bleed, but since then I've logically lost my 500 wpm speed with accurate retention! I feel like. I'm probably still close to that number! However fast I rate now, I am still an avid reader and Fan of this talented author so
Ms. GABALDON YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST!!! EVER!! I'm your biggest fan! Thank You for your beloved books, that have enabled me to ensure many monotonous hours of travel, and other boring times, like waiting for an appointment, or falling asleep 😴! But I have to see out the books for pre sleep reading to find myself a fall asleep read! Your books are fabulous but almost too interesting to read in bed, because they make one think! No higher praise is available for your books! My hubby gave a box of old books I had read to the Christian mission, and he had to go get the ones from this series back ! Silly man, my books are my best friends, you don't give away the friends for any reason! I would rather be cold than use book pages to start a fire during winter., Granted, I am in Alabama, and it doesn't get cold here very often!!! Having multiple copies in multiple media forms helps prevent loss of my favorites from my home library!. And also enables me to share my reading treasures with others!!!
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Ronald Bagliere
5.0 out of 5 stars It may be the best book of them yet
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2021
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Diana really puts her characters to the test in this well written novel. Some great passages, and deft weaving of her first 5 books through out. One section really impressed me, and that was early on when Claire deals with a horrific thing that happened to her. Diana's sensitivity to Claire's emotions really dug deep into me as a male reader. We all handle terrible things that happened to us in life differently, and for me the writing of how Claire deals with it left me choking up several times. The ending and epilogue will leave your mouth gaping wide open. She could have ended the series right here on it if she wanted to, but I'm happy she didn't. Look for a couple clues on how this series will end dispersed within the novel. They are there!
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Travis HaydenTop Contributor: Fantasy Books
5.0 out of 5 stars I have arrived and...
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2021
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I have arrived at and finished probably my favorite Outlander book to date. A Breath of Snow and Ashes is like a high speed car chase from start to finish. Unlike The Fiery Cross, where it takes a while to find its footing, this story straps you in right away and there is so much that happens. Diana Gabaldon really makes sure she gives every character a moment to shine, take the spotlight. That is true even for the side characters that are introduced in this epic installment.

My thoughts and feelings have not changed, if anything I think I love this book even more on a reread. It really is Diana Gabaldon at her best. Well, my amazing journey through this series again will continue now in book seven!
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James Tepper
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5.0 out of 5 stars A series impossible to quit once started
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2014
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One would think by Book 6 of a series that includes (so far) something close to 5,000 pages that things would have become a little tiresome and repetitive. And in truth, I have lost count of the number of times that sweat has dripped between Claire's breasts. But the damn series is still captivating. The story of the 45s (the uprising of the Protestant English against the Catholic Scots' attempt to restore Bonnie Prince Charlie to the throne of England in 1745) that comprised most of the first three novels was just a prelude to the continuing adventures of Jamie and Claire, now along with daughter Brianna and her husband Roger who followed Claire who followed her mother back through time through Crag na dun, a standing stone circle near Inverness. All are now firmly ensconsed in the Carolina colony of the nascent United States just as war is about to break out.

Jamie has been granted some 10,00 acres by the Governor and has used what connections he has to invite many of his old buddies from Ardsmuir prison after the crushing defeat of the Highlanders in the 45 to come to America and become his tenants. We get a great picture of life in the early 1770s colonies, and the political ferment leading up to the American Revolution. Claire is now a surgeon (I have skipped reviewing the intervening 4 books), invents ether, hypodermic syringes and penicillin, and Jamie becomes a grandfather.

As with all the novels in the series, Gabaldon's prose and pacing is practically perfect. I am glad to be reading this on my iPad since I am constantly looking up excellent new words, and learning a bit of the Gaidhlig at the same time. Although they are bear no similarity whatever, I have a feeling that I would enjoy reading almost anything that Gabaldon wrote, something that I have repeatedly written about Stephen King. And it isn't just the writing, her plotting is addicting as well. The romance (and sex) continues at a fever pitch. There are good times and bad times and all sorts of excitement. This one is just as addicting as book 1, OUTLANDER. I swore when I finished this one that I was done for a while but as I read the last page the next thing I did was to order book 7, AN ECHO IN THE BONE, and am now halfway through that one.

So, yes, I suppose you could say that I liked this book, even though it is number 6 in a series that looks likely to outlast both the Bush and Obama presidencies on both ends. If you've a liking for historical fiction and a bit of time travel, then I think that you too will find this as addicting as I. Dinna fash about the romance, it'll no get in the way of the exiting bits.

Recommended.

J.M. Tepper
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quality of the paperback - A Breathe of Snow and Ashes
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2020
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I love the Outlander series and I have no complaint about it at all.
My issue is with the quality of the mass market paperback. The particular book I received has pages missing. I got to page 778 and it skipped to 795. Then I get to page 810 after guessing what happened to find the pages jump again to page 827. I am still trying to fill in the story line as I continue to read.
Very disappointing.
I can't imagine that this is the only book to have pages missing.
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