Outlander

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Summary: Excellent!!!
Review: Absolutely captivating novel; 850 pages long in the mass market paperback and I could not put it down. Nor could I resist peeking ahead, even when I had promised to read to a "jumping-off place" and get some actual work done around the house.
The only complaint I can think of is that sometimes character motivation is a little lacking, especially Jamie's. For example, he's obviously both an enlightened man and a young and somewhat inexperienced one, and yet he confidently decides to beat Claire for a problem she causes; I had a little bit of a problem with that, since he clearly loves her and she him.
Overall, though, I couldn't put it down, and it didn't suffer much from that flaw. And it certainly is a gut-wrencher; I won't give away any other surprises but Gabaldon loves to chase her characters up trees and then throw stones at them, as an editor friend of mine puts it.


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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: A wonderful story of a woman figuring out what has happened to her as she steps into 1743 from 1945. A great adventure, a great love story, and great comedic moments. It's trite, but I laughed, I cried, and I loved the characters. Read this and the sequals - you won't be disappointed.

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Summary: One Hell of a book!!!!!!
Review: The relationship between Jamie and Claire is very sweet and almost imature.This book is hillariously funny and I enjoyed it to its fullest!

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Summary: A cross-genre MUST read!
Review: It's hard to label a Diana Gabaldon novel. While she writes with romantic tendencies, her stories are truly well developed and well written--not at all like the run-of-the-mill romance "trash". I love to get absorbed in a really god romantic novel but I get so tired of the same old plot formulas. The Outlander series is truly original. You'll become so immersed in the story and the characters that you won't be able to put it down! In fact, I've read the entire series many times over and just can't wait for the next installment. A warning though--each book is long! But, they will keep your interest. Ms. Gabaldon has an excellent web site where you can find out all about her series!

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Summary: On a whim, became my favorite!
Review: I purchased this book on a whim. I was suprised to find myself quickly becoming obsessed with the story and characters. I just couldn't put it down and have read it twice while waiting for the sequels. Diana's wonderful descriptions put me right there, like no other author ever has. I knew barely anything about Scottish history. Not only was I entertained, but found that I learned a great deal about this place and period in history. I just love this book - it is more than a must read!

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Summary: A love story that carries you beyond time
Review: It was by accident that I read the story of Claire and Jaime. I was swept away, along with Claire to the Scottish Highlands in the 1700's. I fell in love with the characters and felt their love as well as their pain. I laughed out loud and cried many tears. Never before have I become so addicted to a story. I have read Dragonfly in Amber, Drums of Autumn and Voyager. I do pray she continues the story. There has to be more.

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Summary: A wonderful combination of mystery and true love
Review: I found this to be one of the best books I have read in a long time. Claire, the narrator, was so real to me that I wanted to call her up on the phone and ask her questions. I know it's a cliche, but I really "couldn't put this book down."

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Summary: Once you've read Gabaldon... you'll never go back!
Review: This is by far the best book and series of books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Diana Gabaldon delivered 18th century Scotland to my doorstep and I just stepped across the threshold (or through the standing stones) and experienced it. I experienced every emotion with Claire as if I were there and in love with Jamie Fraser myself. I cried and I actually laughed out loud (receiving questionable looks and eye rolls from my husband!) Historical accuracy, unequaled writing, breathtaking scenery and utter true love between the main characters make this a book worth reading over and over again. One warning, once you've read Gabaldon... you'll never go back....

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Summary: Truly the greatest story I have ever read...
Review: I have read all of the "Outlander " series - and even up til the fourth book, "Drums of Autumn" it does not disappoint! I am leery of long book series or sequels - ever since the "Clan of the Cave Bear" etc. which I loved but by the time the long awaited "Plains of Passage" came - I was so bored with the descriptions of flora and fauna I had to force myself to finish it. NOT SO with "Outlander" , "Dragonfly", "Voyager" and"Drums of Autumn." My neighbor kept telling me to read "Outlander" - we are both Scottish freaks and I am an artist who does Celtic inspired pieces - and I now consider this story my absolute favorite - undoubtedly for all time. I know what everyone means when they say other books are ruined for them - none can really compare! I know they're not perfect - Jamie is TOO wonderful and obviously written by a woman - but that's ok in my book because I get great pleasure from him. By the way, gals, listen to songs like "Broadsword & the Beast" and "Dun Ringill" (and many others) sung by Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull - that voice IS Jamie's voice to me. So - I don't know what I'm gonna do when Jamie dies at that kirk yard, aye? And why aren't there more Jamies out there anyway? Diana - keep up the GREAT WORK - I am psyched to see so many people love your work as much as we do!

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Summary: I live and breath nothing but Claire & Jamie
Review: Even after I have finished the book I am still thinking and wondering about Jamie and Claire. Wondering if Claire's biological clock ticked away or if it stopped to give them a child. Thinking about how they might stop the foolish war that was fast approaching. Guess I'll have to read the second book in the series to find out!!!