Outlander TV: What I like About Episode 213 – “Dragonfly in Amber”

I stayed at home for the weekend to watch the Season Finale of Outlander. I enjoyed watching it, even though my husband does not agree with me (he said it was a boring episode). One of the reasons why I liked Episode 213 is that it portrays the notion that the past and the present are […]

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Outlander TV: The Execution of Heretics and Witches in Episode 206, “Best Laid Schemes”

Episode 206, “Best Laid Schemes,” is probably the most enjoyable episode of the season. What attracts me while writing down my notes is the type of execution that would be applied to those accused of practicing the black arts. It is different than the one detailed in the books: burning. In fact, it seems that […]

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Outlander DIA Reread Project: Maisri’s Oddness

The seer Maisri is a fascinating character in Dragonfly in Amber because of her attributes and skills. She can read faces, and is not scared of Claire being a White Lady. In fact, she is interested in Claire. Her physical characteristics are unique. She is tall with long legs and feet. Claire describes her limbs as […]

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Outlander TV: Bone Reading in Episode 204, La Dame Blanche

Sometimes I have a tendency to write separate comments for a specific scene of an episode. The bone reading is one of those scenes that attracted me and that I enjoyed watching. The TV adaptation clarified something not apparently defined in Dragonfly in Amber: talking to bones. When I wrote my reread post about Raymond’s […]

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Outlander DIA Reread: Meaningful Passages and How They Relate to the Whole Series

This post probably has some of the most meaningful quotes and passages from book 2. They are not related to the relationship between Jamie and Claire at all. They tend to be associated mostly with the whole series and subsequent books. The Mare The following passage is a reference to Claire. It is a conversation […]

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Outlander DIA Reread: The Duel and the Subsequent Rift Between Jamie and Claire

There is a misunderstanding between Jamie and Claire in Dragonfly in Amber. The separation that results from this misunderstanding is essential in the growth of both Jamie and Claire. The love and the trust they have for each other are put to the test. The description of how Jamie injures Black Jack Randall in the […]

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Outlander TV: Political Intrigue and Hilarity in Episode 202

I guess the title of my post summarizes my feelings in regards to Outlander’s Episode 202, “Not in Scotland Anymore.” There are changes from the books, but the essence and the plotline remain the same. I can tell that the production and writing team are making a superb adaptation by just analyzing my husband’s reaction […]

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Outlander DIA Reread: La Dame Blanche and Les Disciples du Mal

La Dame Blanche In Dragonfly in Amber, Claire acquires the reputation of being “La Dame Blanche.” Of course, if there is somebody to be blamed for it, that would be Jamie. He told other nobles that his wife was “La Dame Blanche,” so that they would not consider him unmanly for being faithful to her. […]

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Outlander DIA Reread: St. Raymond

The purpose of this post is to explain Raymond’s healing skills and his real nature. Here is a link in which the author explains who Raymond is. He is a shaman, an experienced time-traveler, and probably an ancient Celt. Claire is his descendant. http://www.dianagabaldon.com/resources/faq/faq-about-the-characters/ While discussing the Hippocratic Oath, Raymond asks Claire whether she has sworn […]

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