Outlander

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.

So much to love about this book. Starting with time and highland setting i could almost smell the smoke on the brazier and the nip of winter. Wonderfully developed characters that I loved and captain Randall that I hated. A strong female protagonist who could stand her own , no side characters in this story.

Great riveting cliffhanger stories. I always want to know what will happen in the next book. The sex scenes are meh. I usually just flip through those until her bosom stops heaving.

Poetry!

I don't have the words to describe how this book makes me feel. I am bereft of romance and love but reading this book makes me believe it's possible.