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Outlander DIA Reread Project: Trauma in Black Jack?

Many works of fiction do not reveal much about villains. For instance, readers of A Song of Ice and Fire, do not know much about Jaime and Cersei Lannister until the third and fourth books of the series. I did not like Jaime at all for the first two books. However, I enjoyed reading his […]

Outlander: Scottish Food in the Greater Toronto Area

15 Jun by Piolina

Last weekend, I was in Toronto. It is one of the reasons why I have not written anything about Episode 210 yet. In fact, I have not watched it yet, but it is on my to-do list for tonight. While walking looking for a bank to withdraw some money, I came across Applewood Bakery, which […]

Outlander: The Post that I Wrote for Outlander Central About Raymond and Claire (Link)

23 May by Piolina

Here is the link to the post that I wrote for Outlander Central. I aim at establishing a connection between Raymond and Claire. Most of the details have been discussed in several of my posts. However, I decided to merge all these details into one. I also added new information to it. Enjoy! I will […]

Outlander DIA Reread Project: Maisri’s Oddness

13 May13 May by Piolina

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 […]

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

29 Apr30 Apr by Piolina

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 […]

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

20 Apr30 Apr by Piolina

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 […]

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

15 Apr17 Jun by Piolina

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. […]

Outlander DIA Reread: St. Raymond

14 Apr15 Apr by Piolina

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 […]

Outlander DIA Reread: Monsieur Forez, the Crow

13 Apr15 Apr by Piolina

There is something that is not right concerning Monsieur Forez. From the beginning, the reader can sense something different about him. Claire relates: . . . The nuns and orderlies seemed a bit in awe of Monsieur Forez; they never chaffed him or exchanged rude jokes, as they did with most of the other volunteer […]

Outlander DIA Reread: Scenes and Quotes (Chapters 17-22)

08 Apr by Piolina

Here is my selection of scenes and quotes ranging from chapters 17 to 22. I have realized that Jamie has a sort of foot fetish since a young age. Jamie and Claire There is the scene in which Claire is majorly concerned about Jamie not being at home late at night. Because somebody tried to […]