Outlander

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Summary: :) troubles after reading Outlander . . .
Review: I picked this book up in an airport a couple years ago looking for a time killer. I read it the entire vacation, the way home, at home -and read it four more times that year. I think this book is one of the best escape books I've read in ages. I fell head over heels with Claires wit, Jamies earthiness. Problems? Well, I got obsessed -watched Braveheart and fell in further -was suddenly looking for a man in a kilt and the misted crags of Scotland. I was in Ohio at the time. . . Those of you who are critiqueing Gabadalon's style -yes, you have some valid points. However it sounds as though you are people who don't lose yourself in this kind of book. Relax and don't take it too seriously (it *is* FICTION btw), find yourself a writer who suits you and don't spoil it for those of us who fell in love with this series. For some of us, it is a godsend in the area of escape literature and fantasy. I recommend this book (the rest of the series is steadily altered, so takes a bit of priming of expectations) to anyone needing a good long walk through a the gamut of emotions -this book will take you there. I think the overall message she is portraying is that life carries the unexpected - laugh at what you can, and understand the rest is a part of your travels. Read well!

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Summary: Not that this book needs another rave review, but....
Review: All I can say after the reviews I just read is ditto, me too, and yesss! Having read Outlander and Dragonfly in Amber, I too know the luxury of sinking into Diana Gabalon's sassenach saga and never wanting to come up for air. I love that I have at least two more to read. Thank you, Ms. Gabalon.

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Summary: One of the most beautifully written books I've ever read.
Review: The first time I ever saw Outlander, I read the back and laughed at it, convinced it was yet another corny romance novel. However, my friend recommended it to me, and I tried it. It was one of the few books that have ever made me cry, and it's so hilarious in some places. My friend and I use those jokes over and over again and never tire. One of my greatest aspirations is to become a writer, and Diana Gabaldon is definitely what Sarah McLachlan is to music: essential, beautifully written, and fun.

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Summary: Fun read !!!!
Review: This is my favorite curl up on the couch with a cup of tea read. It is fun without being overly sappy. I definetly recommend this book, along with the 3 others.

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Summary: I'm in LOVE!
Review: I was introduced to these books by a friend and am now forever grateful. I am 18 years old and, upon getting into "Outlander" I immediately fell in love, not only with Jamie and Claire, but with the entire overall feel (that's not the right word...) of the story. Ever since then I have done extensive research of my own into Scotish history and done several school projects on the Risings. (Both the '15 and the'45) I find myself being taken back through time and living every moment in the story as it was happening to me. Any author who is able to do this to my emotions is truly amazing. Right now I am on "Drums of Autumn". I waited so long for this to come out in paperback! I love it. However, despite Claire's feelings toward Jamie's possible return to Scotland, I really hope the story leads back to the rocky highlands. I will say no more though, I won't ruin it for any of the readers out there. Recommend this to your friends, read it youself...you will truly be amazed!

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Summary: I was swept away from my life and into Claires
Review: Ms. Gabaldon knows how to sweep you right out of the 20th century and gently drop you into Scotland in the 1700's, to share in Claire and Jamie's adventure. At the end, I found myself wishing to visit the standing stone myself at Craigh na Dun. She left me wanting more, and impatiently waiting for Dragonfly in Amber. I found Ms. Gabaldon book well written. It is a keeper on my shelf! Cathy Key

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Summary: This is the best book I have ever read!
Review: It was so refreshing to read about all of the other people who were drawn into this story! I have to say that I lived the book through Claire, and I think Jamie is the perfect man! You can't help but fall in love with him.I hope Diana Gabaldon continues with this series. I would recommend this book to everyone!

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Summary: Best time travel books I've read to date
Review: I have read many books that flirt with the idea of time travel, but Diana Gabaldon has done the best job yet. Her series of books is the best I've read in many years and I'm glad I discovered them after Drums of Autumn was published because I got to read all four in a row. I couldn't put them down, so I don't know if I could have waited patiently for each to be published. Congratualtions on a job well done.

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Summary: THE BEST
Review: Absolutely the best series EVER!!! You must read this - now! I command it!

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Summary: Terrific, incredible, hard to put down . Have read all four
Review: I have read all four books in this series. I am ,b. hoping that Diane has a sequel to Drums of Autum. She left it hanging and I need to know what happens to Claire and Jamie and family. This was probably the best series of books I have ever read. All four where very hard to put down. TERRIFIC!!!!!!!! Susan Wolf, Prince George, B.C. Canada