Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Setting
Home Away from HomeOnly two chapters are spent in what is present-day to Claire—post-World War II Scotland—before she gets whisked away two hundred years into the past. Even though Claire has s...
Genre
Outlander is basically a traditional romance on steroids. Not only is the book huge, but it takes all the typical romantic elements to the extreme. Claire isn't just your typical fish-out-of-water...
What's Up With the Title?
What in the what is a Sassenach?In the first chapter, Claire and Frank have a discussion about the semi-pejorative term Sassenach:"I distinctly heard the barman at that pub last night refer to us a...
What's Up With the Ending?
After fleeing Wentworth Prison, Jamie and Claire hide out at the Abbey of Ste. Anne de Beaupré in France. Jamie is on the brink of death, and his wounds are deep, both physically and psychological...
Tough-o-Meter
When you pick up Outlander, you'll probably build a bit of muscle mass along with entertaining your brain for a few hours… days… weeks… Yeah, it's a long book, no matter how fast you read. Th...