Point of View

The novel is split into numerous point-of-views depending on which storyline it is following and whose opinion is most important. Despite this, Claire is the only person whose narration is told in the first person. This allows the author to explore her deepest thoughts and better express the emotions that she is struggling with. This is especially important because Claire has more unique powers than the rest of her family and is often responsible for caring for the sick and injured in ways that no one else in her timeline could. It also offers a unique view into Claire’s unusual healing abilities by explaining to the reader what she feels and what she is trying to learn about it. This close look into her thoughts also allows the reader to understand her complex relationship with Jamie while seeing how deeply she cares for him...