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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. "Excellant writing. Wonderful characters. Continuing storyline. Can't wait for the next in the series."  JMInfo | Nov 23, 2009 |  If you are interested in an unusual, but excellent book that incorporates fantasy elements while remaining believable, this is the book for you. Diana's writing appeals because it refuses to remain conventional, while staying completely true to the characters and story line she has created. The main characters are well developed and memorable. It is obvious in reading that Diana has done considerable research into the history of the Scottish and English in the 1700's but that historical element enriches the story line rather than taking it over. The element of time travel in the story allows a strong commentary on today's modern world in the context of the historical period without it becoming oppressive or inappropriate for the story. This is the second time I have read this novel, and I enjoyed it just as much or more the second time around. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical romance or fantasy genres. It incorporates both elements masterfully. (  ) whiteknight50 | Nov 15, 2009 | I fell in love with the Outlander Series from the start. I am an avid reader, but very few books keep me up until the wee hours of the morning voraciously reading! ( ) edarnick07 | Nov 11, 2009 | See http://readingisgoodforyou.wordpress.... for a review of the entire Outlander series. ( ) Cailiosa | Nov 9, 2009 | I tried to read this book twice but for some reason have not been able to finish it. I think part of the reason is that the Scottish accent confuses me. Another part is her portrayal of Claire's history professor husband. He's too much the stereotypical professor who annoys non-academics by going on and on about his favorite but erudite and boring subject. Also, I've discovered, after reading this book, that time travel makes me cringe. Not that there's anything wrong with the way this author writes about it - in fact I think her portrayal of people's reactions is rather realistic. None of these criticisms are major, but I guess they add up to make the book unenjoyable for me. (  ) mauveberry | Nov 1, 2009 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com (ISBN 0440222915, Mass Market Paperback)In Outlander, a 600-page time-travel romance, strong-willed and sensual Claire Randall leads a double life with a husband in one century, and a lover in another. Torn between fidelity and desire, she struggles to understand the pure intent of her heart. But don't let the number of pages and the Scottish dialect scare you. It's one of the fastest reads you'll have in your library.While on her second honeymoon in the British Isles, Claire touches a boulder that hurls her back in time to the forbidden Castle Leoch with the MacKenzie clan. Not understanding the forces that brought her there, she becomes ensnared in life-threatening situations with a Scots warrior named James Fraser. But it isn't all spies and drudgery that she must endure. For amid her new surroundings and the terrors she faces, she is lured into love and passion like she's never known before. I was lame and sore in every muscle when I woke next morning. I shuffled to the privy closet, then to the wash basin. My innards felt like churned butter. It felt as though I had been beaten with a blunt object, I reflected, then thought that that was very near the truth. The blunt object in question was visible as I came back to bed, looking now relatively harmless. Its possessor [Jamie] woke as I sat next to him, and examined me with something that looked very much like male smugness."Gabaldon creates characters that you'll remember, laugh with, cry with, and cheer for long after you've finished the book. --Candy Paape (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:13 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
LibraryThing AuthorDiana Gabaldon is a LibraryThing Author, an author who lists their personal library on LibraryThing.
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