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Unrivaled storytelling... unforgettable characters... rich historical detail... these are the hallmarks of Diana Gabaldon's work. Her New York Times bestselling Outlander novels have earned the praise of critics and captured millions of readers.
Here is the story that started it all, introducing two remarkable characters, Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser, in a spellbinding novel of passion and history that combines exhilarating adventure with a love story for the ages...
The year is 1945. Claire Randall, a former combat nurse, is back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon -- when she walks through a standing stone in one of the ancient stone circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach -- an "outlander" -- in a Scotland torn by war and raiding Highland clans in the year of Our Lord... 1743.
Hurled back in time by forces she cannot understand, Claire is catapulted into intrigues and dangers that may threaten her life... and shatter her heart. For here she meets James Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior, and becomes a woman torn between fidelity and desire... and between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
Here is the story that started it all, introducing two remarkable characters, Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser, in a spellbinding novel of passion and history that combines exhilarating adventure with a love story for the ages...
The year is 1945. Claire Randall, a former combat nurse, is back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon -- when she walks through a standing stone in one of the ancient stone circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach -- an "outlander" -- in a Scotland torn by war and raiding Highland clans in the year of Our Lord... 1743.
Hurled back in time by forces she cannot understand, Claire is catapulted into intrigues and dangers that may threaten her life... and shatter her heart. For here she meets James Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior, and becomes a woman torn between fidelity and desire... and between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
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Pamela C. (
26 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is probably the best series I have EVER read-and I've read a lot. I think I read the entire series (all six, 900 page books) in under 2 weeks. While I was working and going to school-that's how awesome they are, I could not put them down, I HAD to find out what would happen. I agree with what others have said that these are not romance novels-they really focus on the heroine and the realities of what it would be like to be stuck in another time. Her writing and storytelling is very believable, and the sub-plot of what plays out between Jamie (swoon!) and Claire, is just a the icing on the cake. What a great read-two thumbs way, way up. I ended up buying all the books after because I want to make sure I can find them when I want to read them again. I've already reread bits and pieces of them, and I only read them for the first time a few months ago. Awesome, awesome writing.
13 member(s) found this review helpful.
Had a hard time with the first couple chapters cuz I thought they were kinda boring. But, once she reaches Jamie, I couldn't put it down. Very intense.
Stephanie M. (
13 member(s) found this review helpful.
I'm not a fan of time-travel/science fiction/fantasy/series, but this novel defies being categorized. Yes, it is time-travel, yes, it is romance, yes, it is historical fiction. Overall, it is phenomenal! I happened to pick up Outlander at a garage sale for 25 cents -- and then couldn't stop until I read the rest of the series, plus the Lord John novel spin-off. I can't wait to see how Gabaldon picks up with the next book in the series. FANTASTIC!
Jenny J. (
9 member(s) found this review helpful.
I've read this book at least 3 times, and am making my way through the entire series (again)! One of my all time favorite books...
7 member(s) found this review helpful.
My absolute, most favorite series in the world ever! She writes such beautiful, haunting books that have adventure, romance, intrigue, travel, history...you name it, it's in it! She makes me laugh, cry and hope that all of her books won't ever end.
I cannot tell you how many times over the years that I have found myself wondering about Claire and Jamie as if they were personal friends of mine instead of characters in a book.
7 member(s) found this review helpful.
Good story but a little too much of a romance novel for me
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a wonderful, engaging story that I found easy to lose myself in. Well written, extremely accurate, and evocative, I definitely enjoyed this book cover to cover.
Bonnie S. (
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
Trust me...even if you aren't a fan of romance, this is a great book. I've never met anyone yet who didn't love it.
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
I picked up the fifth book in this series at a thrift store only to relaize it was part of a series. Came onto PBS and got lucky in getting books 1-4 within a week. Finished off the first book, Outlander, in about 2 days. Interesting novel, a bit of romance, time travel, history and mystery all in one! I look forward to reading more within this series. I found myself becoming more and more interested in the characters and wanthing to know what would happen to them.
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is my favorite book of all time. What more can I say.
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Monica C. (I really enjoyed this book. If you like historical romance I would try this one out. It's set against the Scottish Highlands and brings in the changing political scene. The book is quite a few pages, but I couldn't put it down.
Excellent book! I am enjoying it very much. Romance, and adventure set in Scotland in 1745.
Because of the length of this book (the size of a trilogy), I was reluctant to start it. However, I am very glad that I did, because it's a very entertaining story--well imagined and well told.
This is the best series I have ever read! I can't decide whether it is the story, the characters, the history, the romance, or what, but I am totally hooked on this series. I hope there are many more books to come.
Great mix of history, romance, and fantasy. Terrific use of humor (loved Claire & Jamie's wedding/wedding night) but also a revealing look at darker subjects. First in the series and yes, it is a little long, but worth it. Later books have dragged more slowly but by now I am so interested in the characters I can't stop. If it says anything about this series - it is one of the few I buy ONLY in hardcover and all are keepers.
Really liked this book. It kicked off a long dormant love for historical fiction.
This is that rare book that you read, and on finishing, realize it's made you a different person. I loved it.
I really like historical novels and I really enjoyed this book. Diana Gabaldon has a way of drawing you into the action, making one really care about the characters and their outcomes. I liked it so much i just ordered the next 6 books in the Outlander series!
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