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That is not even remotely what happens.
So she doesn't leave the 50's dude for some hot young Scottish warrior? I dunno, I haven't read it, but I did find this. There's a funny spoiler-including plot review too, but you'll have to click the link for that:
How To Commit Adultery Without Being a Cheap Slutty Whore: A Q&A by Diana Gabaldon
Q: I love my husband but I'm feeling kind of restless. But adultery is wrong. So what do I do?
A: Easy! Go back in time!
Q: What do you mean, Ms. Gabaldon?
A: If you go back in time, your husband hasn't been born yet. So you can have wild and crazy S&M sex with impunity.
Q: But won't I still be married to him?
A: Aren't you listening? He hasn't been BORN yet. So you aren't married! But if you are really being such a stickler, then just have someone force you to get married to someone else.
Q: But, but, no one can force me to get married against my will!
A: Okay, let me lay it out for you: You're really hot for this sexy warrior barbarian guy, right? I know this, because you stop thinking about your husband about 24 hours after you've been dropped in this guy's arms. So you get in this situation where some obscure tribal law insists you have to get married, make a little protest, sign some papers, and voila!
Q: But that doesn't mean I have to sleep with him.
A: Oh but you do, because some random dude insists that you have to. Don't worry, the sex will be great even though he's a 23 year old virgin. So you see, you HAVE to do it, so it's okay.
Q; But isn't it a sin?
A: Fine, find a priest at the end of the book to absolve you, whatever. And anyway, it's okay because your husband basically told you it was okay, right before you were whisked back in time. Seriously, go for it. When else will you get the chance? You've been married for years. You deserve a little hot and heavy barbarian action.
Q: So what's this hot barbarian guy like?
A: Well, watch out, because he loves to reminisce about how his dad used to beat him and how wonderful that was. And he really gets off on beating you, but it's just the once. Oh, and it seems that he wants you so badly he can't restrain from ramming you repeatedly with his male member while telling you how much he can't restrain himself and that gets seriously annoying after the twentieth time. But otherwise, it's all good.
Q: Anything else I should be aware of?
A: Surprise! Buttsex! But not for you, so it's okay.
No. Dude, I've read all the books 2-3 times. I'm not just pulling stuff out of my ass based on reviews and snippets. The beauty of the series, IMO, is that while the situations are far-fetched, the characters of fully fleshed out humans. Frank, Jamie, and Claire are all good but flawed people, and that is what makes the story so compelling. The issue of two husbands in different centuries is not ignored or dismissed - it's a rather large issue in the second book, Dragonfly in Amber.
If you wish to read it and make a meaningful conclusion for yourself (in which case you could certainly discuss it at length here and we can engage in more analysis than you ever really wanted) now's the time - all the book versions are less than $5 and we won't talk about how much money I spent on them.
Need.to.stay.out.of.this.thread.
Can't watch the show in Europe and will have to wait until spring 2015!!!
But I ordered book 8, it should arrive soon. Small consolation.
If you want us to be unapologetically feminine, be unapologetically masculine.
@Maria I'm so sorry!![:\](../../../resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
But when you're reading the eighth book we can discuss it all you like and I won't mention the show once!
Watched it last night. Liked it. Wife had a couple of beers the other night and said, "Jamie...sex...read the book. You'll like him...I like him...women love him.".
I'm reading the book...:-)
Discuss the show away, @scarlet! It's only going to build anticipation, which is great. :-)
If you want us to be unapologetically feminine, be unapologetically masculine.
Terribly funny and spot-on review of the first episode, from someone who has not read the books: http://www.hitfix.com/monkeys-as-critics/recap-outlander-sassenach/single-page
@Scarlet We just finally watched the first episode and I definitely want to see more!!!! Jamie's hot
I found a way to watch the show!!!! YAY!!!!!
And this should probably go into the "Shit my man said" thread:
http://thats-normal.com/2014/08/things-husband-says-outlander/
http://thats-normal.com/2014/08/things-husband-says-outlander-castle-leoch
If you want us to be unapologetically feminine, be unapologetically masculine.
Neither I nor my wife ever heard of the books or the TV series (and probably will never read or watch it), but I noticed that Ronald D. Moore (of Battlestar Galactica) directs it, so that's about 1,000 points in its favor.
I agree, the first two episodes took their time, but the show's bound to gain momentum soon if it follows the books - which it does according to what I've read so far.
There's really an awful lot to happen from now on! Until now the stage has been set.
If you want us to be unapologetically feminine, be unapologetically masculine.
Next day she's all touchy feel-y and even kissing me in line at the grocery store. This morning I get a text asking if I missed her and that we should give each other massages tonight. I'm taking that as a subtle initiation on her part, yes? I won't bank on it until it's actually happened but I think it's a good thing.