Book Review: Seven Stones To Stand Or Fall by Diana Gabaldon

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Seven Stones To Stand Or Fall
Author: Diana Gabaldon
Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Historical
Released: June 27th 2017
Review Source: Delacorte Press

Featuring Jamie Fraser, Lord John Grey, Master Raymond, and many more from Diana Gabaldon’s unforgettable cast of characters, this brilliant collection of Outlander novellas includes two never-before-published works—Besieged and A Fugitive Green—as well as Virgins, The Space Between, Plague of Zombies, A Leaf on the Wind of All Hallows, and The Custom of the Army.

I was so pleased to have the opportunity to read this book for Once Upon A Twilight. Thank you not only for the opportunity and the book but also for the excuse to sit all sun screened up in my lounge chair with my sun hat and cooling drink! This is a great summer book. Unlike the 8 main novels in this series, I was able to read each of the 7 stories in one to two days poolside.

Diana Gabaldon has been captivating my imagination since Outlander was released in 1991. I have read all of her books and novellas cover to cover. This book was no exception.

WARNING: this book is not the continuation and 9th novel of the Outlander series (That book is already titled Go Tell The Bees That I Am Gone and is not yet written). It is 7 novellas together in one book spread out over the timeline of the Outlander series.

Lord John has many novellas written about him. He is one of the most well-traveled characters in the Outlander universe. I had a few concerns with quickly certain things transpired  in the novella's that he appears in, However, I was almost always able to get past them and enjoy the time I spent getting to know him better. There are other characters as well, a few fans have only heard characters discuss. I was thrilled to 'meet' those characters.

The reason I gave the book 4 stars was there were a few gaps/inconsistencies that I felt were due to rushing a few of the Novellas. That being said the overall stories were really good. I especially loved A Leaf On The Wind Of All Hallows. The Outlander series has a habit of grabbing hold of my imagination and not letting go until I have read the book cover to cover and this particular story did just that. I recommend this book to anyone interested in the series with the warning that the dates of when the stories take place jump all over the Outlander timeline. The remedy for reading them in order is to pay attention to Diana's Introduction.

The Making of Outlander: The Official Guide to Seasons 1 & 2 OUT Today!

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AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES OF

THE HIT STARZ TV SERIES

THE MAKING OF OUTLANDER

THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO SEASONS ONE & TWO

By Tara Bennett

Introduction by DIANA GABALDON

Get an exclusive look behind the scenes of the first two seasons of Outlander in THE MAKING OF OUTLANDER (A Delacorte Hardcover/On Sale 10/18/2016 - TODAY), the official, fully-illustrated companion to the hit Starz television series from Sony Pictures Television, based on the bestselling novels by Diana Gabaldon.

Spanning the first two seasons of the Starz network sensation, THE MAKING OF OUTLANDER leads readers behind the scenes and straight into the action as cast members, writers, producers, musicians, costume designers, set decorators, technicians, and more share the many adventures and challenges they face to make this sweeping saga come alive on the screen.

In exclusive interviews for the book, the show’s stars, including Caitriona Balfe (Claire), Sam Heughan (Jamie), and Tobias Menzies (Frank/Black Jack Randall) discuss the daunting task of embodying some of fiction’s most beloved characters. Executive producer and showrunner Ronald D. Moore looks at the inner workings of the writers’ room, shares his crew’s travels to the authentic overseas locations, and chronicles the brainstorming, building, breakneck pacing, and boundless energy that make everything from the show’s architecture to its outfits come to life on screen. In addition, the book examines each Outlander episode through exclusive interviews with their writers and directors, providing fascinating facts into the making of each hour.

Best of all, THE MAKING OF OUTLANDER offers never-before-seen content—including an array of images spotlighting the stars in costume and up-close personal portraits. Featuring an introduction by Diana Gabaldon herself, this magnificent insider’s look at the world of the Outlander TV series is the companion all fans will want by their side.

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THE MAKING OF OUTLANDER

By Tara Bennett

Delacorte Hardcover • On-Sale Date: October 18, 2016 • Price: $50.00

ISBN: 9781101884164 • eBook ISBN: 9781101884171

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tara Bennett is a New York Times bestselling author and entertainment journalist. As an author or co-author she’s written more than twenty official movie and TV companion books, including Sons of Anarchy: The Official Collector’s Edition; Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show; The Official Making of Big Trouble in Little China; Fringe: September’s Notebook; Lost Encyclopedia; and The Art of Ice Age. Bennett is also a contributing writer for Sci Fi magazine, Total Film, and Blastr, and is a U.S. editor for SFX magazine. She is an adjunct TV writing professor at Rowan University.