Most of the reviews are positive, praising the story, the characters, and the narrator's performance. However, some reviewers express concern about the explicit depiction of sexual assault and the problematic portrayal of certain characters. The second source is a critical review of Outlander that criticizes the author's use of torture and arousal as intertwined elements of the narrative, as well as the protagonist's acceptance of her husband's violence. The reviewer finds the story ultimately disturbing and unsatisfying.