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Summary: I Thought It Would Be Better
Review: I read the synopsis of this book before I ordered it. Yet, I was still disappointed. I agree with many of the reviews already posted - money making scheme, poorly compiled, extraneous info, repetive info, etc. I, like many reviewers like the Outlander series, but I still found that this book was a disappointment. If I want a horoscope of a fictional character, I can have my niece do it with her pc program. But, what bothers me most is the tone of so many fans. I read all of the reviews here and none of the reviewers who gave this book less than five stars criticized other reviewers or other fans. Isn't this a site to review books honestly? Somebody doesn't like your idol's book, so what? Get over it. I have never seen this type of immature behavior related to any other books reviewed on Amazon. Frankly, if this is an indication of how Amazon is going to monitor this site in the future, I will be placing my orders with other outlets. There is absolutely no reason that someone should not be able to post an honest review without being attacked by...what did one of the reviewers call it...Trekie-like Outlander fans. By the way, my entire office orders in bulk at least once a month and there are plenty of other online sites where this type of behavior is not tolerated.
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Summary: Hilarious, informative
Review: I went with a friend to one of Ms. Gabaldon's signings on her tour. I didn't buy the COMPANION, because I figured it was just filler and not really necessary, but I really enjoyed hearing her talk and read excerpts from the next novel. Then my friend started reading her copy of the COMPANION in the car on the way home, and by the time we reached our town, I drove right to the bookstore and got my own copy! I only wish I'd bought it at the signing so I could have got it signed, too!
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Summary: truly disappointing
Review: a rehash of material already available on line
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Summary: Stop griping if you didn't "get it"
Review: Obvoiusly this is a book for Hard Core Gabaldon fans. So what? Those of us who love the series, and Claire and Jamie, love this book. I cannot believe the rude comments. We all have our "things" after all. Some people are Trekkies, some are sport nuts, and some of us like Diana Gabaldon's works and we cannot get enough of them. Sure we want The Fiery Cross and Sons of Liberty, but this is just fine for now. It is OBVIOUSLY not another novel, so why did people buy it and then gripe? And to those of us fans it is not a rip-off. Just because some people didn't "get it" does not give them the right to criticize those of us who did. Nobody forced anybody to fork out the $$$ for this book. And it says right there on the title what kind of book this is. I love everything in the Companion, and yes, the stuff is found elsewhere, but let's remember that not everyone has access to the Internet, or the desire to be glued to a screen. It is not selfserving and it is not that Diana has gotten big for her britches. Ask any of us, her true fans, and we'll tell you that we love it. Just because some people find that it is not their thing is no reason to gripe and whine. Find something else you like and leave us be!!!
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Summary: Let me know the books before this one please.
Review: Can anyone let me know what the first book in the trilogy - Voyager - Claire and James is?
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Summary: a real disappointment
Review: as much as I loved the novels, I am so disappointed at this money making scheme.
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Summary: Full of Diana's great sense of humor
Review: I have to admit that when I first heard that Diana was coming out with a companion, I thought it would just be a filler. But in reality it's a gracious and humorous way of deflecting the oft-repeated questions of her fans and at the same time a wonderful glimpse into her personal life. I've enjoyed reading everything by Diana, from her on-line chats to interviews to everything on her web-page, and I still find the Companion a satisfying and intriguing addition to the novels. To those who are disappointed in it, don't fret so much. As others have said, you don't have to buy it, it's very clear from the book itself and reviews of it that it is indeed a Companion and *not* a continuation of the novels. So don't complain. Diana certainly doesn't owe us anything. I have thoroughly enjoyed discovering more about an author who also manages to be happily married, raise children, cook (loved the recipes!), keep animals, go to church, tell us all exactly how she writes, and answer many a clueless question, among countless other things. She has inspired me to do more and learn more.
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Summary: An Okay Book
Review: This book is what I expected. It contains information and background on DG's writing techniques and the characters contained in the Outlander series. I would say that 98% of the information can be found at DG's website or the other various websites dedicated to her. There is virtually nothing in this book that the reader couldn't get on their own. Not only are there horoscopes, but DG included a list of websites dedicated to her. I find this rather self-serving and strange since websites such as these tend to be rather time sensitive, thus the info is of little use to a reader in the future. The websites can be found by using a standard search engine. I am also quite puzzeled by DG's "review" of the reviews here. She seems to not take critism very well. A thicker skin would do her good. A nice thank you to all of the reviewers here who spent their hard earned money and time on this book would have been much more appropriate. After all, this is a place to review books and one should expect to read honest responses - good and bad. I would recommend this book only to the die-hard DG fan who isn't willing to spend the time compiling this info themselves.
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Summary: By Popular Demand
Review: I saw a TV interview with Mrs. Gabaldon, and she explained that she had written this book to answer the questions that people kept asking her about the novels and characters and how she writes. It seems to me that she did just exactly that, and I don't see why anybody would object to her giving the readers what they asked for. Naturally not everybody is going to want to read a book like this, but a whole lot of people are, including me! The book is great, and I really don't see the point of griping about it just because somebody else wanted to read another novel instead. I mean, if you don't want to read a companion, you just don't buy it, right?
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Summary: Unique book
Review: This is a remarkable book. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it, in fact. You can read it front to back and it makes wonderful sense, or you can dip into it anywhere and find entertainment and insight! I don't know whether it's fiction or nonfiction (I keep seeing it on different bestseller lists of both kinds, so I guess I'm not the only one), but I think that's very appropriate! The novels have always given me the feeling that everyone and everything in them is totally real, and this book does a wonderful job of maintaining that illusion, even while the author explains it. Masterful!
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