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Diana GabaldonGo Tell the Bees That I Am Gone
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone follows Claire and Jamie Fraser as they navigate life on Fraser’s Ridge during the Revolutionary War, reuniting with their daughter Brianna and her family while dealing with various personal and historical challenges. The book also features significant developments for supporting characters like Roger, Lord John Grey, and William. The source material discusses sexual assault and violence against women and contains historically inaccurate depictions of Indigenous Americans.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Diana Gabaldon's Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone showcases her signature blend of historical detail and complex characters, pleasing longtime fans. The ninth Outlander book is slower-paced, focusing more on character development than action. However, some readers feel it lacks the urgency of earlier installments, making it less engaging for those craving swift plot progression.
Who Should Read Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone?
Fans of immersive historical fiction with elements of romance and time travel, such as those who enjoy Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth or Deborah Harkness' A Discovery of Witches, will cherish Diana Gabaldon's Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone. Ideal for readers captivated by richly detailed narratives and strong, complex characters.
902
Novel • Fiction
North Carolina • 1770s
2021
Adult
18+ years
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