I've managed to track down some questions on the internet. You would not believe the extent of Outlander series websites, discussion groups, etc. However, it was hard to find a simple set because many of the dicussions groups discussion a couple chapters a week!!! So, I'm not sure the questions are really great. If you want to just discuss your feelings about the book in a more general way, go for it. Or if you have any questions yourself...feel free to add them.
1. What kind of characters has Gabladon created? Given that she has created a cross genre novel (historical/fantasy/timetravel) are her characters realistically drawn? Are they emotionally and psychologically complex...or flat, one-dimensional and cartoonish?
2. What are a few of your favorite characters and why? What is there importance to the story?
3. What assumptions does Jonathan Randall make regarding Claire upon first encountering her...and why? How does that shape the plot of the story?
4. In what ways does Clair adjust to her new circumstances, and how does she put 20th-century knowledge to work in an 18-century world?
5. How does Clair's marriage to Jamie effect her marriage to Frank (and her feelings towards Frank).
6. How disorienting (or appealing) would it be for you to be transported back in time? How would cope with the time change? What era would be most appealing to you to travel back to? and Why?
7. If you time-traveled, how much of the future from which you have come would you be tempted to reveal? What might you attempt to change using your knowledge of modern times?
8. The Outlander series was originally difficult to market because it didn't fit into any "neat" genre of fiction. It eventaully caught on and in HUGE WAY. What do you think is so appealing about the series to readers? what is the fascination?
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