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Work InformationOutlander by Diana Gabaldon (1991)
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DNF at 50%. Mental note, follow my friend Alvaro's advice: if at 10% you are not enjoying a book, just give it up. I have a million reasons in my head not to recommend this book but it would be unfair. I would rather put the effort in writing about a book that I have enjoyed that focusing on negative things. It's just not for me. I will say first that this book is not really what I expected, nor what I normally read. It tilted much more heavily towards romance than the historical fiction/fantasy that I tend to read. However, I found it a nice change of pace, and plan to continue reading the series. It's perfect for the Swiss train rides on which I really picked it up after only briefly starting it a month ago. Gabaldon has an ability to write a slow paced story without making it seem dull or boring. Entire chapters devoted to life in a castle or the chapter at Lalybroch that could easily be boring ended up instead being quite interesting, and the overarching plot leaves you always wondering what will happen next. Recommended to those who are looking for a long series to jump in to, and who like to read tales, wherever they lead. This is the first time I read this series. I was a little confused at first but once I was into this book I could not put it down. The passion between Claire and Jaimie was captured so well by Diana. I started to feel like I was part of the story. I think by far this is the best love story I have ever read. Their passion for each other and the loyalty and respect they share for one another is something that is rare in today's society. I don't want to say too much with out giving the story away, but this book is full of passion, love, betrayal, lust, loyalty, family, gore, torchure and much more. Some partys made me cry while others made me smile. There were parts in this book that down right made me sick to my stomach.. But that is what makes a great book. If you can feel all of these emotions the brook is awesome and worthy for praise. I would recommend this read to anyone who either has or has not seen the series on starz. I am off to "Dragonflies in Amber" I hope it's as good as this one. Is contained inContainsHas the adaptationInspiredHas as a reference guide/companionHas as a student's study guideHas as a teacher's guideAwardsDistinctionsNotable Lists
Hurtled back through time more than two hundred years to Scotland in 1743, Claire Randall finds herself caught in the midst of an unfamiliar world torn apart by violence, pestilence, and revolution and haunted by her growing feelings for James Fraser, a young soldier. No library descriptions found. |
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I listened to the audio version of the book, read by the inimitable Davina Porter. It’s taken be the better part of the summer to get through the book (I probably could have read it faster), but Porter does an amazing job bringing the characters to life.
The quality of the writing surprised me, as did the attention to historical detail. (Okay, okay, I’ll admit, it. Gabaldon *does* do a great job with the romance between characters Jamie and Claire, too. I now see what the fuss is all about.) I’m very much looking forward to continuing the series. 4.5 kilted stars.
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