Also, I kind of feel like this is one of those things that makes me slightly uncomfortable. Like, you can LIKE Outlander; but it's slightly hilarious and maybe a little ... off? to, like, LOOOOOVE Outlander to the degree some people seem to.
I actually know exactly what you mean. Even though I am a crazy person who loves it.
I was really taken by surprise by my fan-girl over all of this.
I will say in my defense though - I cannot talk to anyone in real life about this except my mom and I certainly do not talk to her about the sex scenes - so this board is my only "outlet" and I come on stronger than I actually am "in real life".
ETA : at least this is really good writing with fantastic storylines. The fangirls over this do not make me as uncomfortable as say... 50 shades fangirls. Or twilight. Shudder.
Also, I kind of feel like this is one of those things that makes me slightly uncomfortable. Like, you can LIKE Outlander; but it's slightly hilarious and maybe a little ... off? to, like, LOOOOOVE Outlander to the degree some people seem to.
A lot of the Outlander craziness reminds me of when people were losing their shit over 50 shades of grey. I mean, I'm on book 5, so I like Outlander, just not....like that. Lol.
Also, I kind of feel like this is one of those things that makes me slightly uncomfortable. Like, you can LIKE Outlander; but it's slightly hilarious and maybe a little ... off? to, like, LOOOOOVE Outlander to the degree some people seem to.
A lot of the Outlander craziness reminds me of when people were losing their shit over 50 shades of grey. I mean, I'm on book 5, so I like Outlander, just not....like that. Lol.
A lot of the Outlander craziness reminds me of when people were losing their shit over 50 shades of grey. I mean, I'm on book 5, so I like Outlander, just not....like that. Lol.
A lot of the Outlander craziness reminds me of when people were losing their shit over 50 shades of grey. I mean, I'm on book 5, so I like Outlander, just not....like that. Lol.
Ugh. You can't compare the two. LOL.
Such bad writing. So bad.
Diana is so much better than that.
I'm not comparing the books, I'm comparing fan girls. Lol. I remember a lot of women were all like "oooh, omg sex. SEX!" When 50 shades came out. And it's kind of the same with Outlander. To be honest, I see it more irl. I have a few friends who are all giggly "have you started watching outlander yet?! Oh, the wedding episode is next, I can't wait! Sex sex sex" and I'm over here like get a grip. Lol.
Also, I kind of feel like this is one of those things that makes me slightly uncomfortable. Like, you can LIKE Outlander; but it's slightly hilarious and maybe a little ... off? to, like, LOOOOOVE Outlander to the degree some people seem to.
The fawning and, I don't know, almost religious fervor maybe?, of the comments on DG's FB page are pretty off-putting.
There are definitely some weirdos. I joined a few groups when I was trying to snag a last minute ticket to her event in Traverse City. I barely comment because yikes.
I would say I am the same level of weird about Outlander as I am about Harry Potter and GoT. I am an equal opportunity weirdo.
I am jealous of all of you who get to see this epi. I'm watching with a friend who has Starz, a few episodes a week, but it'll be a bit before we get to the wedding night epi (aka THE SEX).
DH is taking the kids to the movies! I will re - watch and will have sangria.
I think know it will cover...maybe...do you think it'll cover the cattle raid, with the rock where MMPH happens that may or may not be bookmarked in my nook?
DH is taking the kids to the movies! I will re - watch and will have sangria.
I think know it will cover...maybe...do you think it'll cover the cattle raid, with the rock where MMPH happens that may or may not be bookmarked in my nook?
What is MMPH?
According to Nook page 57 (not sure if it corresponds with the paper copy) An all - purpose Scottish noise. In this case I'm referring to THE SEX.
The entire Outlander series is not even cloes to the same level of bad writing that is most of the other series we all have read in the past 5 years (divergent, 50, etc...)
Besides, I REALLY don't think you can judge her writing from tht first book. She has 8 now - the 9th coming. And the Lord John Grey series and the Scottish Prisoner.
Her writing got better as she went along. I don't consider this a harlequin romance. Yes, in OL there is alot of sex - but in the rest of the series there just isn't enough. LOL.
The entire Outlander series is not even cloes to the same level of bad writing that is most of the other series we all have read in the past 5 years (divergent, 50, etc...)
Besides, I REALLY don't think you can judge her writing from tht first book. She has 8 now - the 9th coming. And the Lord John Grey series and the Scottish Prisoner.
Her writing got better as she went along. I don't consider this a harlequin romance. Yes, in OL there is alot of sex - but in the rest of the series there just isn't enough. LOL.
I agree 100% the writing gets better with time, and the story more compelling. At this point it's hard for me to remember exactly what I thought after the first book, but her writing across the series is worlds better than any of the other popular crap lately (twilight, 50 shades, divergent, etc).
@professorartnerd where are you! Teaching or something?
Yes! I was teaching, sorry! And then sushi date/DH got some of the benefits of all this sexual tension haha.
I'm guessing at the 38 min mark for THA SEX. It'll be lots of lead up and stuff and like marriage ceremony and culture and blah blah blah. Then. THA SEX. SEX. SO MUCH
Post by ProfessorArtNerd on Sept 19, 2014 13:45:59 GMT -5
I think Diana galbadon writes a really good story...not particularly well. But I'm just finishing up the first one right now so I allow that she'll get better.
I haven't even read the books. I'm just here for the sex.
Also, I'm feeling a little "haters to the left" right now. It's ok to not like stuff.
But sex. So get out.
My argument is strong. I know.
It's like my mom and all her girlfriends talking about General Hospital back in the day. but like, with history and accents and stuff. And more lax cable standards haha
I haven't even read the books. I'm just here for the sex.
Also, I'm feeling a little "haters to the left" right now. It's ok to not like stuff.
But sex. So get out.
My argument is strong. I know.
It's like my mom and all her girlfriends talking about General Hospital back in the day. but like, with history and accents and stuff. And more lax cable standards haha
If Luke and Laura had shared the same smoldering looks that Jamie and Claire do, our moms' heads would have exploded.
I think right around 30, I think they are going to approach it similarly to the BJR scene and play it out longer and really focus on the interplay/foreplay once they are in the room.
It's not... great writing. I don't think it's as terrible as Fifty Shades, but I don't think it's particularly groundbreaking; and in places it seems like she's given up entirely in the interest of moving the plot along.
The premise is interesting, though, and I think the first half of the book is what sucks people in. Until it all goes to batshit hell and they're dodging wolves and rapists every two pages.
I'm usually bored during the first half of the books, then can't put them down. I've only read half of them, but so far, this seems to be the formula: Characters in the 20th century discover something about the stones. Minor characters are introduced, one of which is the villain and one or more of which is related to Jaime somehow. Historical people/events are described in excruciating detail. Claire shows off her super doctor skills. Jaime kicks someone's ass and/or gets his own ass kicked. Claire does something reckless. Claire and Jaime have sexy time... sometimes more than once, lol. Then at the halfway mark, a BIG EVENT happens, the action picks up, and it's awesome.
I'm usually bored during the first half of the books, then can't put them down. I've only read half of them, but so far, this seems to be the formula: Characters in the 20th century discover something about the stones. Minor characters are introduced, one of which is the villain and one or more of which is related to Jaime somehow. Historical people/events are described in excruciating detail. Claire shows off her super doctor skills. Jaime kicks someone's ass and/or gets his own ass kicked. Claire does something reckless. Claire and Jaime have sexy time... sometimes more than once, lol. Then at the halfway mark, a BIG EVENT happens, the action picks up, and it's awesome.
This seems to happen to me, too. Actually, the first 3 weren't too bad, but it was hard to get through the first half of book 4. I'm on page 236 of book 5 and I seem to be struggling again. I know something exciting will happen, it's just painful getting there. Lol.
I think Diana galbadon writes a really good story...not particularly well. But I'm just finishing up the first one right now so I allow that she'll get better.
But I also think GRRM got WORSE so there's that.
Yes. I think the premise is stronger than the writing.
But obvs this is making me enemies, because lol at this post! I'm allowed to not like it, you guys!
I do think the show is exceedingly well-done, and is stronger than the book; hopefully they'll find a way to temper what I find to be a pretty haphazard second half.
It's ok that you don't like it!
But I value your opinion so it's making me doubt myself.
I agree that the show is better than the book. I like the book better because of the show I think.
But I value your opinion so it's making me doubt myself.
I agree that the show is better than the book. I like the book better because of the show I think.
Just don't go all SQUEE CAPSLOCK on me. I like you too much. lol. And besides, if you don't mind me saying so, your husband is hotter than Jamie Fraser by FAR. And would ALSO look good in a kilt. So get on that. store.stillwaterkilts.com/
But I value your opinion so it's making me doubt myself.
I agree that the show is better than the book. I like the book better because of the show I think.
Just don't go all SQUEE CAPSLOCK on me. I like you too much. lol. And besides, if you don't mind me saying so, your husband is hotter than Jamie Fraser by FAR. And would ALSO look good in a kilt. So get on that. store.stillwaterkilts.com/
Just don't go all SQUEE CAPSLOCK on me. I like you too much. lol. And besides, if you don't mind me saying so, your husband is hotter than Jamie Fraser by FAR. And would ALSO look good in a kilt. So get on that. store.stillwaterkilts.com/
I think Laz made up the caps lock rule tho....
I may have - and I think it is hilarious when we all get into it. licia does it the best though!
Post by CurlyQ284 on Sept 19, 2014 15:08:17 GMT -5
My best friend and the one who loaned me her copy of Outlander and got me hooked is now 41 weeks pregnant. I told her he's probably waiting out the wedding. It would be mean to watch that right after giving birth. Induction is scheduled for Sunday so wedding and a baby!!!!
Just dropping this here because you all might appreciate it, I think my H looks great in a kilt. (wish I had a better pic to show it off but this is all I can find atm)