Self-admittedly, I came to the party late. I visited Scotland this spring, and was turned on to the series by a couple of Scots while visiting the Highlands (long story). Nevertheless, when I returned home to the states, I fell into the black hole that is the Outlander Series. I'm now on book 3, and against my better judgement, watched all 4 seasons (normally I'm a book first type of gal). As I'm reading Voyager, it struck me how much I loved the time Claire spends at Lallybroch, and am saddened that the section was cut down in the TV series to an hour of content. I haven't finished book 3 yet, but part of me thinks, they could have done away with some of the stuff later in the season to accommodate for all the character growth we see at Lallybroch.

What other parts of the books do you guys wish would have been given more time in the series? What parts do you think were done very well for an adaptation?

My favorite adaptation scene so far is Jaime and Claire's big reunion in Voyager/Season 3! That whole episode was very well done.

is it not extremely hard for Claire to live with frank after dealing with captain Randal? and if so...they never addressed it

I remember in season 3 (right before Claire goes back through the stones), she, Brianna, and Roger are talking about the timeline in which the 18th and 20th centuries coincide. When Claire went through the stones the first time, she left 1945 and arrived in 1743 and then later left 1968 and arrived in 1766. I’m assuming Geillis arrived sometime in the 1730s. With this logic, how did Geillis, who left 1968, arrive well before Claire?

Their pages say that Claire is 62 and Jamie is 58. Are they talking about in the books or the show? In the show they've really aged Ian but not Jamie and Claire. What's up with that? If they are talking show dates then they really should be looking like grandma and grandpa especially for this era. I don't like how this wiki intertwines the show and books. Anyway, can anyone please help me with their ages? Thanks! 😊

Been thinking about this for a couple of days. Do you guys have a particular song that reminds you of any part of the series for any reason? Mine is by Broken Bells- Holding on for Life bc of the lyrics “well you might belong to another time but still you have to carry on here”. What’s yours?

At the end of B8 when the MacKenzie's arrive on the ridge, it is mentioned that Roger is carrying a pack, and Brianna is carrying a large bag. And it's really got me wondering, maybe they brought back a bunch of stuff from the future! But then I think, wait, maybe they just came from 1739? However, as far as we know, time travel doesn't quite work like that. But on the other hand, in B8 the time travel "laws" that they thought they knew changed when Roger and Buck, and then later Brianna and the kiddos, went from 1980 to 1739. And they did that by focusing on the person that they wanted to go to (or rather, they focused on the name "Jeremiah", and it took them to Roger's dad, rather than his son). So it's conceivable that they'd be able to travel from 1739 to 1782 (or whenever they were at the end of B8, not entirely sure) just by focusing on Jamie and Claire. BUT, I'm really really hoping that they had to go back into the future first, so that they could bring back a bunch of wonderfully helpful and interesting things! So I finally get to my main point - if this is the case, what do you think they brought?? I have always wished for Diana to write in more dialogue about the future. More conversations between Jamie and Claire, more insight and discussion about what the future is going to bring to them. I'm sure Diana has her reasons for why she's kept the future talk relatively limited, but I'm really hopeful that that is going to change in B9. I mean, the possibilities are endless! Like, I'm sure they would bring some practical stuff like medical supplies for Claire, pens and pencils, soap (!), maybe some binoculars, or a gun/ammo, etc. But what about some fun things? Perhaps a photo of Earth from space! Or maybe even a couple of baseball mitts and a baseball. Ohh my heart sings at the thought of Jamie and Jem playing catch on the Ridge. Or better yet, a bunch of people from the Ridge playing a game of baseball! I mean, it IS America, right?! Or perhaps they could bring some history books, or even a few newspapers so they could really see what life is like in 1980. Or maybe the kids could've chosen some toys to bring back and share with the other kids on the Ridge. Oh man, the slinky! Or the Rubik's Cube. So many great options. But anyway, I could go on for a while. I've been thinking about it ever since I finished B8, which was a long time ago! Does anyone else have any thoughts on this?

It's toooo long waiting for a confirmend dates of releases of Diana's 9th book, dont't ypu think ?

Can anyone give me a description of this book without any spoilers? I’m reading it now but the suspense is killing me i have nothing to go off of in regards to what it’s about

Did Jamie and Brianna fight in the books?

What do you think about Jamie's ghost?

So I just finished the 8th book on audio books.... where do I go next?!?!?

Are there any reliable dates out there for the release of Diana’s 9th book?

On season 4. I noticed that Ian has some silver rings on his coat. I noticed this on the Mohawks too. Anyone know what this means? Seems symbolic. Not just decoration. Thanks!

Do you guys know why their 2nd child is not Fraser Mackenzie like their 1st one?

Claire sleeping with John was a low moment between her and Jaime. It was very startling and annoying as I read those chapters.Grey married Claire because of her stupid choice of passing out seditious materials.And Grey out of love for his “supposedly “dead friend married her. Claire was told her husband was lost in the sea!One would think she will take a moment to process what has happened and mourn her “supposedly “dead husband.Instead she got hammered and f**ked Grey.Please don’t tell me She was grieving or thought Jaime was dead or it was a form of coping mechanism that’s bull!!!Even Bree was smart enough not to sleep with Grey she made it clear.Even Jaime refused to sleep with Grey!but he was able to forge a delicate relationship with John.Jaime is not a saint but his power of restraint is impressive!Women throw themselves at him all the time and he could have any of them but he didn’t!Before they can utter a word he is like”Lass I am a marrit man”!And when Claire wasn’t there in those 20years He didn’t sleep around.Out of the love and respect he had for Claire.Why didn’t she show some restraint and said No to Grey!!!And even when John came again she did say No..but gave him a *Hand job*Seriously?!She hurt Jaime deeply.They both did. And Jaime nailed it when he told her “she thinks with her body”!It was a polite insult.An indirect way of telling her she lacked self control and restraint.Its equivalent to a woman telling a man you think with your Penis!😂And when she tried to deflect and pick a fight he stood his ground and told her he meant it.Not excusing Grey either he deserved the beat from Jaime.Was he expecting A pat on the back?His sleeping with Claire sort of canceled out his goodwill of marrying and protecting Claire.Also I appreciate Jamie’s emotional 😭 journey and process when he heard the nonsense.Understandably he lashed out on John..he was hurting so bad he prayed for Gods grace to grant him the spirit of forgiveness.Those days he spent at Sylvia’s house with his bad back..gave him time to come to terms with what they did and resolved to forgive Claire but with some explanation from her.For me the morality of this story is all about forgiveness.Its not easy and wasn’t easy for Jaime..it took a lot of love (holding on to what they mean to each other) and maturity to forgive Claire.And try to understand the bullsh*t story Claire was selling.Smh🤦🏾‍♀️

*IF*Claire hadn’t fallen through the stones and was forced to marry Jaime whom willingly did marry her because he loves her.I truly do feel he would have ended up with Laoghaire.He would’ve made a family with her and though he was an outlaw Laoghaire wouldn’t have cared!If Jaime had indicated such..she was rebellious and will defie her family for him.Thats my assessment about the whole Jaime thing with Laoghaire!

Did he love her?No!Was he physically and sexually attracted to her?Yes!He is after all a man not a monk.And Laoghaire was a beautiful and attractive woman even though she was 😜 crazy.He had a SOFT SPOT for her.Even though she brought out the worst in him.

And that was why Jaime without hesitation married her and embraced her children as his own.Which he later realized was a big mistake!And after all the crazy stuff she did to Claire,Bree ..including shooting him.He still didn’t want to hurt her instead he later went to her and begged for forgiveness.(As he should though).

How old was Jaime and Claire in book 7.Whats the age difference between the two?