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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I absolutely loved the book, it was definitely a little bit different from the show. But over all it was a really good book will definitely reread it
I don't understand how all the negative reviews affect the overall ratings of the book?? Its gotten more positive reviews than anything else! It should have gotten 5 stars.
Seriously this hooked me in and took me for a dangerous, seductive and violent ride! It was like I was there in 17th century Scotland during the worse of times and the good times. I enjoyed getting to know the village people and Jamie's sister and knowing more about him as well...read more
Seriously this hooked me in and took me for a dangerous, seductive and violent ride! It was like I was there in 17th century Scotland during the worse of times and the good times. I enjoyed getting to know the village people and Jamie's sister and knowing more about him as well...read more
Overall I recommend this book if you’re looking for a page turner with an interesting story. I think the tv show handled certain things better than the book though tbh. For instance, when Claire gets nearly raped and then her and Jamie immediately have sex? That’s just unrealistic and weird. Also after he beats her, she forgives him the next day whereas in the TV show, some time passes and he has to win back her love which is way more realistic. ...read more
THE BOOK. The one that introduced me to the love of reading. The first book that ever truly hooked me. So so so good and so much better than the tv series.
This tale of time travel was delightful and quite believable. Claire is vacationing with her husband post WWII and they return to their honeymoon region - in Scotland. She walks around and through a series of standing stones and lands in 18th century Scotland. From there, the tale unfolds as she learns to make her way in a very different world. Love, struggle, magic, herbalism, barbarism all ring true throughout this saga. 850 pp seemed dau...read more
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