Buddy-Reads (The Fictional Reader) discussion

Discuss away! As always, it would be best to read the entire part before joining the discussion here, otherwise you will get spoiled...

I'm really glad she chose Jamie! If I had to make the same choice, I honestly don't know what would win. Civilization? Modern times? Or finding someone like Jamie? I honestly have no clue.

Also, Geillie has a vaccination mark?? Did she have the same happen to her that Claire did? I'm so curious! And I can't wait to find out more about Lallybroch -which name sounds a bit ridiculous in my ears.

I really wanted her to stay too and was actually a little surprised considering what she just went through, being accused of being a witch. I've always found the psychology of witch hunts to be fascinating. There's this mob mentality that eats away individuals' common sense. I'm so glad we don't have witch hunts anymore. Geilie being from another time certainly explains how modern she was, though she was one ferocious women too! I think it's a funny name too.

Alicia (A Kernel of Nonsense) wrote: "I really wanted her to stay too and was actually a little surprised considering what she just went through, being accused of being a witch. I've always found the psychology of witch hunts to be fas..."

It's fascinating to me too. I think it's part of the "fear of the unknown". People tend to be afraid of what they don't understand and instead of listening, often turn to violence. I'm so glad modern society doesn't believe in witches anymore! At least, most of us don't. And even if you do, no problem unless you're violent.

I also think she was a very strong woman! Especially taking the blame all on her, which allowed Claire to escape. I mean, she knew they would kill her but she still saved her friend.

She seemed content before, knowing she was going to die but was still proud she had done something to help her cause. Like that, she knew no one was coming for her and so made what little time she had count.