#64 in Romance
Drums of Autumn
- 928
- Pages
- about 17 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“Drums of Autumn” is a long, richly written fourth Outlander novel that many readers find slow in stretches. Some praise how completely Gabaldon’s world draws them in, and some single out the chapters in which Claire and Jamie build a home in the American wilderness as its best. Others are not convinced by Brianna and Roger’s relationship. At over nine hundred pages, it belongs to readers already committed to the series.
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About the book
Drums of Autumn is the fourth book in the Outlander series of novels by Diana Gabaldon. Centered on time travelling 20th century doctor Claire Randall and her 18th century Scottish Highlander warrior husband Jamie Fraser, the books contain elements of historical fiction, romance, adventure, and fantasy.
Reading order · Outlander series
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Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.0 across 235 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 62% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Romance average of 7.6. That is how 8.0 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.4 | 17 | 7% |
| Hardcover | 8.0 | 218 | 93% |
Frequently asked
How long is Drums of Autumn?
It has 928 pages — longer than 90% of the ranked books in Romance.
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