This is an awesome book. I've read it before and just had to own it. I can't wait until I own the rest of the series.

Diana Gabaldon has absolutely done it again. I have now read the entire series two times and loved it even more the second time around. The characters are briliantly written and the story is breathtaking. Throughout the series, I have laughed, cried, screamed, thown the book at the wall, mourned and dreamed about the story. Yes, this book leaves you on several cliffhangers, and I personally cannot wait for book No. 8 in order to find out what happens to all my favorite characters.

This is the seventh book in the Outlander series, consisting of historical adventure laced with romance and time travel, one which I had eagerly awaited and was not disappointed as the stories within unfolded. Each time I pick up any book of the series it is like seeing old friends after a long absence to catch up on past news. There were several secondary characters to make their reappearance: Lord John Grey (whom I particularly enjoy reading about despite his predilections); Ian Murray (Jamie’s nephew) and his wolf-dog, Rollo; Fergus Fraser (Jamie’s adopted son from France); William Ellesmere (Ransom) (Jamie’s illegitimate son and stepson of Lord John Grey); Harold Grey (Lord John’s brother); Archie Bug; Jem and Mandy MacKenzie (children of Brianna and Roger MacKenzie); Jenny Fraser Murray (Jamie’s sister) and her husband Ian Murray; Laoghaire Fraser and her daughters (Jamie’s ex-wife—complicated with a history); and William Buccleigh MacKenzie. Several new delightful characters were introduced: Denzell Hunter, a physician, and his sister, Rachel, Quakers; Henry Grey (Harold Grey’s son); and not so delightful, Robert Cameron, Historical figures Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea), Benedict Arnold, Benjamin Franklin,and Major John André made brief appearances. Jamie Fraser, Jacobite, laird and 18th century Scotsman, has decided his participation in the American rebellion for independence is best suited with his printing press, and with Claire returns to Scotland to get it. Their journey is fraught with pirates, privateers, sidelined to assist the American rebels at Fort Ticonderaga before continuing across the Atlantic to Edinburgh. There are love triangles, battle scenes, vengeance, comeuppance, reconciliation, deceptions, surgical procedures, visits to Quebec City, secrets, conspiracies, confessions, betrayal, greed, and surprise marriages between unlikely partners. The thoroughly researched historical medical descriptions and in-depth look into the early days of the Colonies with their desire for independence from British rule have kept me well entertained. Ms Gabaldon has provided several cliffhangers plus a particularly excellent twist at the end to keep readers anxiously awaiting the next in the series. There are multiple POVs meshed in with the numerous subplots, but were relatively easy to keep up with. This is a book that could be read on its own as hints from the past are included as explanations throughout. Many of the preceding books are not true stand alone books. I had begun with the third book, Voyageur, on the recommendation from a friend to read the passages about sailing, and once I was finished it I went out and bought the first book. I haven’t looked back since.

all her books in this series is fantastic

I couldn't wait for this book to come out and was so disappointed. It was a chore to finish it. There are too many stories happening within the story. It was so confusing. There is a lot of jumping around between plot lines. Just when you get the jist of what's going on, something else is thrown in there. just way too much happening. I'd like to return and get my money back.

I am a big fan of the outlander series so you can imagine how excited I was when I picked up An echo in the bone. I couldn't wait to buy it and start reading it and I tell you this book took me FOREVER to finish. I don't know what it was with this book that I didn't like; it was just too long with too many details . I only started getting into it after 200 pages in. It took forever for the action to start. But because I am a fan of the series I was patient of course since I have invested interest in the characters and the story and I did enjoy it but not as much as I did with the other 6 books. I even saw a woman on the train who approached me while I was reading the book and said: " I love the series I read all six books but I am having a hard time getting into this one so I put it aside and started reading something else" I told her that it did take me a while to get into it. Also the ending I felt it was left with too many loose ends, I understand that Diana wants to write the 8th book but come on, at least tie some of those loose ends! All in all I think loyal fans will read it because you have to have read the previous six books to enjoy this one.

I have read every book in this series and I found this one to prattle on , about endless dribble. Of the 814 pages the book did not start to get somewhat interesting till 472 page . Then there was very little of Jamie's ususal banter and way too much about William Yawn . It had little to no suspense and I frequently found my self skimming this book. It ususally take me a week to read Diana's book's this one took me several months .

Claire and Jamie carry on with life now that Brianna and Roger are back to their time. They are all trying to figure out the direction of their lives now. Jamie and Claire are headed to Scotland to pick up Jamie’s printing press, while Brianna and Roger are trying to fit back into the world in 1980. No one’s path is easy. I can understand how some people did not like this as much as the rest. This book goes from Claire, Jamie, Roger and Brianna as the main focal point to add Lord John and William. The later two being a little dry in the beginning. Have faith that it does weave an excellent tail in the end. The cliffhanger ending is killing me. There were so many people left in the balance I will be worried and pondering the outcome till the next book. Unlike most people who want the books to remain just about Claire and Jamie, I like that we see more of the secondary characters. The other storey lines are about the people that Claire and Jamie care about most and who directly affect the couple.

I love the Outlander series but DG is getting more long-winded with every novel. This book was supposed to be the final installment for Jaimie and Clare, yet once again, Diana has left readers hanging for the next 3 or 4 years in order to get an actual ending to the story (if that!). Her first book, Outlander, was a complete story in and of itself, the shortest and the most popular -- why can't she do the same thing with her other books? It would seem to me that once an author has created a great formula, she should continue to follow that formula. I'm getting tired of reading for hours only to come to an unsatisfactory ending where I must wait for another book to complete the story line. I don't know if I'll buy the next book -- I'm getting tired of being disappointed with the hanging endings and long-winded details.

Amazing book, the whole series is fantastic! You know there is going to be another one! I can't wait to find out when it's coming out ... a Must read !!!