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Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone
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Book Brief
902
Novel • Fiction
North Carolina • 1770s
2021
Adult
18+ years
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.
Emotional
Nostalgic
Adventurous
Romantic
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
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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.
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Jamie Fraser
Jamie Fraser
A Scotsman and landowner, Jamie is Claire's husband who deals with family estrangement and the tensions of war while grappling with the implications of a book from the future regarding his own fate.
Brianna Randall Fraser MacKenzie
Brianna Randall Fraser MacKenzie
The daughter of Claire and Jamie, Brianna has recently returned to the past after traumatic events, bringing with her the knowledge of future events and questions about her family's time-traveling abilities.
William Ransom, Ninth Earl of Ellesmere
William Ransom, Ninth Earl of Ellesmere
Jamie Fraser's son from an affair, William struggles with the revelation of his parentage and its implications on his identity, honor, and relationship with his true father.
902
Novel • Fiction
North Carolina • 1770s
2021
Adult
18+ years
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