A good book but could have been better. I really enjoyed the research Roger, Bree, and Claire went to in tracing Jamie's life. It was inspiring for me as a beginner genealogist. I wasn't too fond of (view spoiler)[all of Jamie's new names and personas and sort of wished he wasn't always on the bad side of the law. (hide spoiler)] I know he's very stubborn but at least explain why he's such a rebel. Other than his profound love for Claire, I don't know much about his feelings. 
 There was so much packed into the last half of the book though, my head was spinning and it became a little unbelievable. I thought time moved slower in the 18th century! There are a lot of new and many returning characters which made the book interesting. I'll be looking forward to seeing them appear again in the later books. 
 I'm really on the fence about Lord Grey. (view spoiler)[The rape chapters in Outlander between Jack Randall and Jamie were horrific (even moreso in the tv episode) and I was fearful of another repeat with Lord Grey. Thankfully that didn't happen. It just troubles me that every officer Jamie encounters is gay (or bisexual) and also attracted to him. (hide spoiler)] 
 Jamie has almost become unbelievable to me - he's huge, manly, intelligent, speaks several languages, honor bound, romantic, stubborn. About the only fault I remember is seasickness. Big deal. I did enjoy the turn about where Claire is injured and must be nursed. After all she has nearly stitched every part of Jamie by now.