Shirley G. (daisynugent) - , reviewed Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John, Bk 1) on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
This book is enjoyable however it is not as wonderful as Ms. Gabaldon's Outlander series from which she takes the title character Lord John. Do not expect to encounter any of the characters from her other books - this is a story which gives one insight into Lord John.
Renee C. (MerryHearted) -
Helpful Score: 4
Not nearly as engrossing as the Outlander series. And if you haven't already read at least through The Drums of Autumn, you may not be familiar enough with LJG to enjoy this.
goddesslovingbookworm -
Helpful Score: 3
I love Lord John and this glimpse into his life fleshes him out so much more for the Outlander tales as well...the only regret about novels regarding him is that they take away time that could be used writing about Jamie and Claire. THIS IS NOT TIME TRAVEL like the Outlander series; rather it is an opportunity to see the scope of Gabaldon's scholarship as her research into the back warrens of underground London are fascinating!
Melissa P. (mp3359) reviewed Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John, Bk 1) on + 13 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I have read all of the Lord John books and have found they are very well-written and absorbing. As an earlier reviewer mentioned, this series on Lord John is a nice change from the Outlander series. If you do find you struggle with this first one, hang in there....it's worth reading to the end! I'm just wishing there were more books out about Lord John:).
Bonny B. (BonnyBuka) reviewed Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John, Bk 1) on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
i thought this was good, though not as good as the Outlander series.
