Outlander

I was swept into this story immediately by the characters and settings. I loved all the vivid descriptions of the country and era. I found the entire book enchanting and I can't wait to get the next one.

I wanted to like this book. I really wanted to like this book. And while I can appreciate the Scottish brogue, the description of the Scottish Highlands, and even the studley Celt wearing Jamie, the novel falls flat. How many times can Claire and Jamie have sex while she's still married to Frank, and this be interesting? I don't particularly like the television series, and I thought maybe if I read the novel I might prefer the book and get a better story, but sadly I was disappointed. If I find myself without something to read, I may pick up book two – but that is not likely.

Being a bit OCD I finished this book despite the fact that I had a lot of reservations about half way through. I certainly would not rush to read any more in this series. I was offended by what I considered a rape scene between Jamie and Claire about a third into the book. My favorite genre is historical fiction and this is more of a love story. As one friend said it's a bit like Fifty Shades of Scotland.

OMG!!! The book is SOOO much better than the tv show. I'm soo hooked now. It feels like it did when I read my first Game of Thrones book. With both series, I didn't start reading the books until I had already seen the first season of the tv shows.

Once I became hooked through the tv show, I started reading the books to gain more insight on the characters. I'm so glad I did. Having seen only the first season of the tv show, I had so many ideas of how the story could go after the cliffhanger season finale but the actually story is so much more than I imagined.

Even now that I know how the second season will end (book one was separated into the first two seasons), it will now give me time to read ahead to book two which will be season three that doesn't start until next year.

Huge book and a long read but so worth it!!!

Such a good book, way way better than the show. Loved this book