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Title: Lord John and the Private Matter by DIANA GABALDON ISBN: 0-385-33747-7 Publisher: Delacorte Press Pub. Date: 30 September, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.07 (81 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: In a Class By Herself
Comment: Rating Diane's books on a standard 5-star system is deceiving because Ms. Gabaldon is held to a higher standard by her readers. If this were the first work we had seen by her, it would undoubtedly receive 5 stars. But Diane's works aren't compared to other writers' works. She is compared only to herself and her previous works. I rarely read a book more than once, but with the Outlander series, with each new publication, I find myself going back to the very beginning and re-reading the entire series before I absorb myself in the latest book. So I guess that means I've read the entire series 5 times thus far. I thoroughly enjoy all the books although I think some have tended to drag on much more than others. But given that, I am sad to reach the end of every single one. My one complaint that includes this book, is the seeming preoccupation with homosexuality. While I thoroughly enjoy Lord John and have no issue with his homosexuality (it makes for some interesting dynamics), when taken in context with all the other male characters in Diane's novels, I think there is way too many homosexual behavior in 18th century society. I'm sure it is in fact not emperically correct, but it certainly seems that a full half of the characters in this series are homosexual or have engaged in some sort of buggery or other. That being said, Diane, PLEASE keep up the good work. These are rare, wonderful works with "real live" characters. How is it that I can still cry after reading the same book 5 times and knowing full well what is going to happen next? Only 2 more books left in the series??!!!??? Whatever will we do then?
Rating: 2
Summary: Mediocre Historical Mystery
Comment: I expected something more from than a bland (at best) mystery novel. Diana Gabaldon is a favorite of mine, and since I'm also a mystery fan I was thrilled that she was releasing a mystery. However, upon reading, this seems like a side project that she didn't devote her full attention to. The story is missing the passion and vivid characterization of her other books. The plot points moved along slowly, and while I do like Lord John, I found the majority of the characters confusing and bland. I didn't care what happened to any of them, really. There are much better mystery novels around, if you need a Diana Gabaldon fix I'd reread Outlander instead.
Rating: 1
Summary: Missing something
Comment: Absolutely loved the Outlander series, but could not get into Lord John. The details that worked so well in her other books seemed to drag down the story in Lord John--in fact I didn't make it past the 3rd chapter. Disappointing!
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Title: The Outlandish Companion by DIANA GABALDON ISBN: 0385324138 Publisher: Delacorte Press Pub. Date: 29 June, 1999 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
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Title: The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon ISBN: 0385336764 Publisher: Delta Pub. Date: 01 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Outlander by DIANA GABALDON ISBN: 0440212561 Publisher: Dell Pub. Date: 02 June, 1992 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Drums of Autumn by DIANA GABALDON ISBN: 044022425X Publisher: Dell Pub. Date: 10 November, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Voyager by DIANA GABALDON ISBN: 0440217563 Publisher: Dell Pub. Date: 01 October, 1994 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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