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Summary: fast pace fascinating and sexy
Review: My husband picked her book up and started to read and he couldn't put the book down as it has to do with his home of Scotland and it held his interest with his country and his people. And he is looking forward to reading more of what Diana has written.He read the outlanders in less than 5 days between working and relaxing
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Summary: Best of her series
Review: I've read the entire series,and had to re-read number one, just because this one is so good. Diana Gabaldon is a skillful writer, weaving adventure, romance, fantasy and the history of Scotland all into a tapestry worth plunging into over and over again. An excellent read...don't let the length discourage you!
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Summary: Learning Scottish history and unable to put the book down!
Review: There seems to be a sudden interest all over Hollywood and other places about arcane Scottish history.... first it was "Rob Roy," then "Braveheart".... but before most of them, this talented lady has given us a terrific series, which uses the romance genre to help school us on the subject of the Jacobite rebellion of 1745.The heroine travels back in time through a stone circle near Inverness. These circles, which dot the Scottish countryside are quite remarkable. So, suddenly she's in the middle of a Scotland barely out of the Dark Ages, where Scots suffer under the London rule as part of the Union. She falls in love with a Fraser, marries him, is almost burned at the stake (she's a nurse and thus able to be a healer) and eventually escapes with her new husband to France, where the pretender to the Scottish throne is plotting his return to Scotland. She holds a horrible secret - she knows that the rebellion is doomed to failure and that Scots will suffer for 300 years as a result! Gabaldon weaves a factual world of Lords, fighters, clansmen, strong women and warlords. her knowledge of Scottish history is fairly accurate and she makes it fun to read! Terrific reading, especially if you are a Fraser! The book stands alone well on its own and sets the path for the sequel.
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Summary: This book will be among my top five all-time favorites!
Review: I am so impressed with this book that I have bought 6 more copies to give to friends. Don't let the 800+ pages discourage you from jumping right it. There are truly memorable characters, unique and ongoing action, an abiding and beautifully deep love....these will turn the pages for you! Knowing this to be Gabaldon's first novel, I was continually awed by her skillful and power ability to totally engulf this reader in the action. I hope her high school English teachers have had a chance to read this novel and marvel and be proud of their former student's talent. And... wait until you see what her college major and occupation actually were!
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Summary: The best for Romance, History, Time Travel and Adventure
Review: This is a fabulous book!
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Summary: With out a doubt the Best BOOK I EVER READ!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: I bought this book a year ago in Publix. After I started reading it I couldn't put it down.It has everything in it. From Romance to History to Action ,it's just wonderful!Jamie(hero) takes your breath away. Claire has so much spunk and wit that you have to agree they are the best couple. Be sure to buy the rest of the series. I'm about to start the last book Drums of Autumn! Scotland is so ideal and a perfect setting for these stories! So far all are great and you keep wanting to read more!! Gabaldon is A GREAT AUTHOR. Buy it! Trust me you won't reget it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: A memorable epic...
Review: Outlander is a terrific romantic/adventure epic that is smart, funny, heart-wrenching, and sexy. Outlander is wild, controversial, and intense, so one needs to keep in mind that these are only fictional characters. Don't worry, the end is satisfying as well. If you've never read this book, I'd say lay your doubts aside and get it.
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Summary: 800 pages & I read it in two days! I couldn't put it down!
Review: I randomly bought this book for a friend who was recovering from surgery, and it sounded so fascinating that I bought a copy for myself. I am not normally a reader of romance novels, preferring fantasy/science fiction. I loved this book. I literally read the entire book in one weekend! Ms. Gabaldon's characters are so vivid, that I could picture every one of them in my mind. The plot is just complicated enough to keep you interested, without being confusing. The wonderful mix of passion/humor was refreshing, and I found myself actually laughing out loud at some of the funny parts. I especially liked the wedding night scene because of it's mix of passion and humor. I'm almost afraid to read the sequels to this book, in case they aren't as good as this one. But, I'll definitely read this book over more than once in the future
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Summary: Incredible; Takes you to another time and place.
Review: This is the best "Romance" novel I have ever read. I felt as if every time I picked it up I was instantly transported back to 18th Century Scotland. The characters were so well described, that by the end of the book I felt as if I had truly known them, Lived this story with them, Experienced what they felt. Incredible. Can't wait to read the next three in this series. Please continue with these characters. I would love to read more. Sincerely, MsGIANT Miami, Florida
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Summary: Absolutely the best
Review: As a law student, I needed a break from reality last summer. My mother-in-law gave me Outlander - that was all it took! I have now read all 4 of her books 3 times and they get BETTER every time! Can't wait for the next two in the series!
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