Outlander

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Summary: Mesmerizing
Review: I received Outlander for my birthday 3 years ago. I read it in 3 days, never putting it down. I have since read it 4 more times, as well as the rest of the series, and am about to start on Drums of Autumn for the second time. Never in my life have I felt so connected to characters. When I first read Drums of Autumn, it had been a while since reading any of the other books. And when I picked up the book, it felt like I was visiting old friends that I hadn't seen for a long time. I've had the pleasure of visiting Scotland before I started reading the books. And I would love to go back and find all of Jamie and Claire's special places. The detail, history, and amazing characters of this book make it, and the rest of the series, absolutly unforgettable. Thank you Diana Gabaldon for writing these amazing books, and please keep them coming.

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Summary: Fantastic escape into a time passed and a love that lives on
Review: This is the best book I have ever read. I have since read all 4 books and am dreading the wait until the summer of '99 for the 5th. The characters will stay with you as will the country and the times they lived in. A definate must read.

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Summary: I loved Outlander
Review: I am rereading The Outlander series all over again. I read this book a couple of years ago and immediately became captivated by the story the hero and heroine and everything between the pages of this book. I enjoyed them so much that I actually purchased the whole series in hardback, something I never do, I'm too cheap. But I had to be able to read them over and over and share them with friends. I can hardly wait until Diana Galbadoon writes another, no matter whether its the same series or a brand new one. Her writing style is delicious and my hats off to her.

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Summary: One of the Best!
Review: The others being the rest of the series. My only question is when is the next in the series due to be released? I just cannot wait much longer to find out what new twists and turns are waiting for us - and the Frasers.

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Summary: Ranks right up there with "Gone with the Wind"!!
Review: Quite possibly one of the best books I've read (and I've read thousands). I too, fell in love with Jamie Frasier and found myself wishing that I was Claire. I can't WAIT for her next book!!

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Summary: my favorite historical romance of all time!
Review: The "Voyager" series by Diana Gabaldon is a truly wonderful mixture of history and romance! Never before have I become so completely enthralled with characters from a book. I read all four books in the series in a 2-month time span and am now "holding my breath" for the next one to be published. The way in which Mrs. Gabaldon allows Claire to be placed into another time and find her true soul mate is enchanting. I lived in Scotland for 3 years while growing up and have visited 3 more times. The last time I visited was last summer. I am not someone who enjoys re-reading books (once is usually enough for me!), but I have read the first book in this series 3 times. I bought the paperback last summer (it was published as "Cross Stitch" in Britain) and reread it while touring across Scotland with my family and my parents. Several of the places we visited (The Battlefield of Culloden, Loch Ness, etc.) became even more special to me because of the book. I do not read romance novels specifically (I would much rather read a good mystery or historical fiction), but a friend encouraged me to try this series, and now I'm so grateful! I give it the highest possible rating. Hurry up, Mrs. Gabaldon - I can hardly wait for the fifth book! :)

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Summary: If you have never read these, you are missing the best lit.
Review: When I picked up the book, I thought "Great, another trashy romance." I was amazed, I stayed up all night reading Outlander, and as soon as I recieved "Dragonfly in Amber", I read it and actually cried during the... I won't spoil it... In Voyager, I cheered at the reunion and hoped for the next chapter of their life. I have fallen in love with Jamie and hope to find him somewhere other than these wonderful novels...I eagerly await the next in the series!

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Summary: Cross Stitich or Outlander?
Review: I live in Australia and have read Cross Stitich as the first novel, is it Outlander? or have I missed one. After the first one I was hooked, but feel the third book is better then the second. Will there be a fifth one.

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Summary: Not since Gone With the Wind . . .
Review: Diana Gabaldon is a truly gifted writer. Not since "Gone With the Wind" have characters so vividly and achingly made their place in my heart where they live forever. I recently bought all 4 in the Outlandish series in Hardcover, because I just HAD to have them available to read again and again. This is the most delicious way to learn history--through the eyes of those who lived it, and it's hard to believe that Diana wasn't there herself--I think she has standing stones in her imagination that allow her to "be" there as she writes. As others have said, once you have read these books, you will be spoiled for other books. I used to enjoy romance novels, and thought that was all I was getting when my sister-in-law lent it to me, but I haven't read another "romance" novel since--they just don't measure up, and I cannot help but make the comparison. I'll never forget the night I read THAT crucial scene in "Dragonfly In Amber" (I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but if you've read it, you know which scene I mean), and the tears were coming so hard and fast, I could barely see to read my way through. No movie has ever done that to me, nevermind any other book. These books are truly special. Enjoy!

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Summary: Am I glad I still have "Drums... " to go! In theMeantime...
Review: ..for all those who enjoyed reading this and the next 2 books of the Outlander series as much as I did, there's the great problem of what to read after we finish Drums Of Autumn and the new book not being published yet. I'll try and make this a useful review by recalling books I've read that involve a SIMILAR(not SAME, these books are quite unique)quality of story or adventure. The ordinary cross-referencing system of bookstores seem to be curiously inept at the job of detecting blissful, similar books across the dividing gaps of genres. If you do the same,we'll weather the time quite well(aye?). Here goes: Have you read Lady Of Hay,plus sequel by Barbara Erskine? Look it up in Amazon.com..That's the closest fit I remember, though not my favourite. What about Judith Merkle Riley, In Pursuit Of The Green Lion - thoroughly enjoyable, if you don't mind her talking to Angels now and then.. And for a truly wonderful love story, look up Elizabeth Chadwick's The Wild Hunt,plus sequel.. Just for the sheer heck of it (or if you liked the previous suggestions), read Good Omens, by Neil Gaiman. It is quite a stunning book. Enjoy.