Outlander
A #1 New York Times Bestseller and now a Starz Original Series. Unrivaled storytelling. Unforgettable characters. Rich historical detail. These are the hallmarks of Diana Gabaldon’s work. Her Outlander novels have earned the praise of critics and captured the hearts of millions of fans. Here is the story that started it all, introducing two remarkable characters, Claire Beauchamp Randall and Jamie Fraser, in a spellbinding novel of passion and history that combines exhilarating adventure with a love story for the ages.
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Outlander is Outstanding
Just hearing about this series I was sure to download it. I listened to it on audio book and would use whisper sync to read when audio book wasn't an option, and I'm sure glad I did! Claire, Jamie and the rest of the motley crew came to life. This was a book I
Kept finding excuses to read and can't wait to see what happens in the next book!
Just hearing about this series I was sure to download it. I listened to it on audio book and would use whisper sync to read when audio book wasn't an option, and I'm sure glad I did! Claire, Jamie and the rest of the motley crew came to life. This was a book I
Kept finding excuses to read and can't wait to see what happens in the next book!
I would give it four stars if I hadn't struggled with the first half so much. The 2nd half, I loved. It took me so long to get through a lot of it. Plus I found it annoying that she 'accepted' she might get beat by her husband 'for her own good'. I guess it fits with the time she went to but it was disconcerting.
📖🎧📺 For 2025, my book club is focusing on book-to-screen adaptations, and Outlander was our February BOTM. I didn’t vote for it, but I was open to giving it a try. Unfortunately, I struggled… a lot. I restarted the ebook three times, then tried immersion reading, but nothing clicked. The audiobook didn’t help either. I couldn’t stand the narrator’s voice. Finally, I ended up parallel reading along with the show, which was the only way I made it through. It wasn’t until chapter 15 that I found anything remotely interesting, and even then, it felt painfully slow. The show had the same pacing issues, it took until episode 7 for me to feel engaged. Honestly, I cringed so much that I’m convinced I’ve gained new wrinkles. The only thing that kept me watching was the actor who played Jamie. Otherwise, I had no real investment in the story. I’m shocked I didn’t DNF it, but I wanted to see how well the adaptation held up.
Was the book better? Not for me.
Was the show better? Yes, but I still have no desire to continue past season 1.
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