Outlander

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Summary: The only book I have even considered reading more than once!
Review: I read all 4 of Diana Gabaldon's books. I was held spellbound with each book. I loved that all the books linked together. My only regret in reading these books is that I have finished the series. I simply want more!!!

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Summary: Jamie Fraser will take your breath away!!!
Review: If you take this book to bed,in order to read yourself to sleep, it will be the last time you sleep for a very long while. I found myself seeing Jamie through Claire's eyes and loved it. Jamie was a boy,a man, a lover, a helpmate, a hero and a nusiance all in one big lovable package and I loved him.These characters will live with you for the rest of your days.

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Summary: breath taking ,romantic and humerous
Review: I think that this book was very breath taking and intersting. Jamie frasher will take your breath away the way she discribed him also the trip back in time and falling in love is just wanderful

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Summary: A wonderful book of historical fiction-NOT a romance!
Review: I have read many reviews of this book and I am not surprised that it has become well loved by thousands of readers. It transcends fiction genres. I looked for the sequels in "science fiction." It never occured to me that Outlander was a romance when I read it. As an avid reader of science fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction (and having my degree in history), I saw it as historical fiction with a twist of fantasy, albeit with terrific romantic scenes included for all to enjoy! I think this book could have been marketed much more intelligently. It does not need to be classified by genre. How about just calling it "fiction"? Such an incredible, touching, story deserves to be exposed to as many people as possible. I would also like to congratulate the author on her historical accuracy. Claire's perspective on the lives of 18th century Scots was even more poignant because she had the dubious gift of foresight into these people's lives. She could also then be a critic of their world as well as her own "modernized" one. And on a personal note: any expectant mother will find Jenny's observations on the impending birth of a child in the Outlander sequel, Dragonfly in Amber, particularly beautiful. I cried when I read her words and when my son was born I had to write them down in his baby book. Not every author can craft characters that speak to our hearts.

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Summary: I read a lot, and have never been more intrigued.
Review: Okay, first of all, for those who don't seem to understand that this book IS a romance, check the section! I am a fan of both romance and fantasy fiction. I am also a history buff. This series has all of that! True, there are some descriptions that are quite graphic, a few things I found questionable (but this is from MY viewpoint, not Claire's), and Claire is a little dislikeable. But I thought the first person writing gave the series an interesting edge, especially since the character is nothing at all like me! And of course, as so many others have admitted, I have a bit of a crush on Jamie. I found all of the characters to be well developed. Voyager was the first of the series I read. It was in a bunch of books given to me and although it sounded interesting, it was the last of the bunch that I picked up, because I don't do thick books (they cause problems if they are hard to put down...like this whole series). When I realized there were two prequels and a sequel in the works, I bought and read Outlander and Dragonfly in Amber and read Voyager again while I awaited Drums of Autumn. I intend to read them again before the next release. I have also gotten my mother hooked on the series. I researched some of the general history and found it accurate, which was wonderful. I am a descendant of the clan MacKenzie who is into geneological studies. I'm still working on the accuracy of that one. I did find all of the exquisite detail inspiring as well as interesting. Some folks may think it's filler, but it's well researched! As an aspiring author, I am totally jealous of Ms. Gabaldon's writing talents and imagination and the patience it must've taken to research these books. This series is well-written and blended wonderfully to allow all facets of fictional writing to shine. It may be a romance, but I'd recommend it to any man who likes adventure. I eagerly await the release of the fifth book.

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Summary: Outlander requires an entirely new category.
Review: As a reader of all four novels in the Outlandish series, I submit that no classification of novel category exists to adequately define the historical/sci-fi/romance/human interest content of Diana Gabaldon's timeless love between Claire and Jamie. For all the many flaws of hero, heroine and author (as read from previous reviews) never forget the soul-stirring love one man and one woman have for each other. The justification for the series' success is that reader after reader "stumbles" upon the books (due to lack of classification)and rates them the best they've ever read. Publishers - be on the lookout for more books with the caliber of the Outlandish series!

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Summary: WONDERFUL
Review: I have read every book in the series and await the others that are still in Mrs Gabaldon , typewriter. Hurrah for Claire and Jamie and a pox on Black Jack.

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Summary: Outstanding
Review: Very rarely, if ever, have I felt the need or the desire to re-read any novel. I have read each book in this series no less than 5 times each over the years! Ms. Gabaldon managed to pull me into the lives of her characters. She has the incredible talent of making her characters come alive, so that not only do you read her work, but you see and experience it vividly in your minds eye. Every visit to the bookstore warrants a check in with information in the hopes that a new Claire & Jamie novel has emerged!

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Summary: The Best Read That Ever Swept Me Away
Review: The Gabaldon series is by far the best I have ever read. I was completely enthralled and found it impossible to put down. I picked up Dragonfly In Amber first at a discount department store thinking it would be pretty much like most other romance novels(I read at least one a week). Boy was I wrong!!! I got a third of the way thru when I relized there was a prequel. I then put it down (which was very difficult) untill I found Outlander and was fortunate enough to find all three other books at the same time. Not only have I thoroughly and completely enjoyed the series as just a damn good read, I am also amazed at how it was written . It's almost as if each book is written from a different perspective, thus adding to the intrigue of the story. Also, no "insignificant, minute" detail can be ignored because it surprizingly show up and connect to a very significant event later in that book or a following book and completely blow you away at the cleverness of this writer. Yes, as with every other female who has become aquainted with Jamie Frazer, I am nursing a mad crush. Who wouldn't be? This is perfect, non-perfect character I have ever met in liturature. I am fortunate because I am married to "Jamie-like" man. Not in looks but in character. And I'm really getting a bit peved at everyone targetting Claire as being selfish. Get off her case. The woman had just lived thru a war. Not to mention that her upbringing was not exactly middle class suburbia. There was no need to "develope" her character any further. If you just read between the lines it's all there. You've got a lot of fans sitting on pins and needles. Thank You for such a wonderful gift and talen. GBroussard END

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Summary: In a class by itself!
Review: This book is a wonderful combination of fantasy, romance, and historical fiction. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire series.