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Diana Gabaldon

An Echo in the Bone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

An Echo in the Bone, the seventh novel in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series, follows time-traveling nurse Claire Randall and Highland warrior Jamie Fraser as they navigate the challenges of the 18th-century American Revolutionary War and 20th-century Scotland. The story weaves through alternating timelines, historical records, and letters, involving military engagements, familial duty, and complex relationships, as they and their extended family grapple with fate and the supernatural. The novel depicts instances of self-harm, sexual assault, and contains offensive depictions of Indigenous American peoples.

Reviews & Readership

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Diana Gabaldon's An Echo in the Bone captivates with its historical depth and vivid character dynamics, continuing the beloved Outlander series. Fans praised its intricate plot and emotional weight, though some cited pacing issues and unresolved storylines as drawbacks. Overall, it remains a compelling entry, deeply cherished by series enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read An Echo in the Bone?

A reader who enjoys An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon likely appreciates historical fiction with a blend of romance and adventure. Fans of Gabaldon's Outlander series or Philippa Gregory's The Other Boleyn Girl would relish this intricate weave of 18th-century history and time-travel elements.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Historical Fiction

Romance

Fantasy

Themes

Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal

Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger

Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt

Topics

History: World