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Voyager
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Book Brief
870
Novel • Fiction
Scotland And Caribbean • 18th century
1993
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Voyager by Diana Gabaldon is the third installment in the Outlander series. It follows Claire Randall, a time-traveling surgeon, as she reconnects with her love, Jamie Fraser, in the 18th century. The story explores themes of love, adventure, and historical events while navigating complex relationships across different time periods.
Adventurous
Romantic
Suspenseful
Emotional
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Voyager by Diana Gabaldon captivates with its richly detailed historical narrative and complex characters, drawing readers back into the time-traveling romance of Claire and Jamie. Some readers cherish the intricate plot and emotional depth, while others find the novel's pacing uneven and the extensive details overwhelming. Overall, it remains a compelling part of the Outlander series.
Who Should Read Voyager?
A reader who enjoys Voyager by Diana Gabaldon would likely appreciate historical fiction with a blend of romance and time travel. Fans of Outlander (the first book in the series) will delve deeper into Claire and Jamie's adventures. Comparable to Deborah Harkness's A Discovery of Witches, it appeals to those who favor rich historical detail and passionate storytelling.
Jamie Fraser
Jamie Fraser
A Highlander and member of the MacKenzie clan, known for his rebellious spirit and leadership, who becomes Claire's second husband.
Brianna "Bree" Randall
Brianna "Bree" Randall
The daughter of Claire and Jamie, raised by Claire and her first husband, Frank, who later learns about her true parentage.
Roger Wakefield
Roger Wakefield
A historian with ties to the MacKenzie clan who aids Claire and Brianna in their historical research and has a romantic interest in Brianna.
Lord John William Grey
Lord John William Grey
An English officer whose initial enmity with Jamie transforms into a complex friendship over time.
Geillis Duncan/Gillian Edgars/Mrs. Abernathy
Geillis Duncan/Gillian Edgars/Mrs. Abernathy
A 20th-century woman with a deep interest in time-travel and Scottish history, known for her intense and sometimes dangerous pursuits.
870
Novel • Fiction
Scotland And Caribbean • 18th century
1993
Adult
18+ years
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