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Summary: I know a great book when I read it!
Review: Outlander and the other three published books in this series (Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager and Drums of Autumn) are simply the BEST books I've ever read! They have it all; wonderful characters (both good and bad), intriguing plot lines, breathless romance and in depth history. I couldn't put any of them down when I read them in Nov/Dec 1998 and now I'm making my way through the unabridged recordings. I am anxiously awaiting Book 5 of the series. I highly recommend this series to anyone who wants a fabulous read! You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Outlander
Review: This book kept me entranced thorugh every page. Very soundly written with historical details creating a vivid picture of Claire's daily adventures. It has it all, adventure, personality, conflict, and a believable romance. Not the kind that is very obviously going straight to the bed! Loved it!
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Summary: Tissue paper plot depends too much on "circumstance"
Review: Execrably bad. The heroine, of course, is smarter than everyone else, but predicatably goes all stupid when she meets the virginal (!) younger man. She's conveniently given plot information in a series of tedious expositional chunks before she goes back in time and then, amazingly, runs into *everyone* she needs to in order to be able to use this information.I found it hard to believe that this woman would give up so quickly on trying to find a way back to her own time that she would marry and bed this other man partially because of just simple common sense and partially because these characters are so poorly written that nothing about them - even their "love affair" - rings true. This book requires a suspension of disbelief that is beyond belief. I literally threw the book across the room when Claire, suspected by the Scots clan who has taken her in anyway, is put in charge of the medical care of *everyone* even though they have no idea who she is. Uh huh. "Sure, total stranger, give us medicine, we trust you." Puh-leeze. This book rates only one star because it is obligatory; otherwise, such a poorly written, poorly plotted, bloated doorstop of a book would have received a 0 from me.
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Summary: Terrific!
Review: I had heard about this book for a couple of years before I finally broke down and bought it. I could not put it down. I literally read the thing in 2 days. The first part starts out slowly, but once the heroine goes back in time, the book just seems to fly by. I have the rest of the series, and I love the way the author introduces characters and the way they pop up again later when you least expect it. Jamie and Claire are like real people, with their own faults and assets. Fascinating time period, fascinating characters.
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Summary: Outlander Series
Review: I will probably never stop reading this series. The characters, Jamie and Clair, live. The characters are multi-dimensional and very human. These are my favorite books.
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Summary: The Outlander - an Outstanding read!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed the Outlander, although I was rather hesitant at the start as I really did not consider myself a reader of romance novels. However, I was soon captivated by the story line, the descriptive text and pace of the action, and eagerly sought out the other books in the series. I have read all four books twice, and intend to start over again. I recommend all four for the intricate plots and colorful characters.
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Summary: Not my style, but...
Review: A friend suggested I read this book, but I had my doubts, since this is not my type of literature. Much to my surprise and chagrin, I hated putting the book down. I love the characters of Jamie and Claire, and their interaction makes me smile and at times laugh. I love the language as it is spoken in that time period. I find myself wondering what people of that time really would think of this era. I have now started the second installment and am enjoying just as much. I like this author so much, that I have started to collect her hardcover books. I have recommended this author to others, and thanks to my friend, there are three of us in the workplace reading the series.
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Summary: Couldn't wait for the sequel!
Review: Although it was slow to start, once I was in the novel, I could not put it down. When I began to read "Outlander" I knew there were three books to follow, and once I was sucked into the world of Claire and Jamie I cleared my calender for the next month so I could finish the series!
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Summary: Fun reading
Review: Engaging, exciting, romantic, realistic characters, and the history is even somewhat accurate! I loved this book, and devoured the remainder of the series. Not to give it away, but this book is after the happily ever after, and a satisfying read for anyone who is in love (or wants to be)
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Summary: A good book.
Review: I found this to be a very enjoyable book to read. If you want to read a book that goes straight to your heart, read Stolen Moments by Barbara Jeanne Fisher. . .It is a beautiful story of unrequited love. . .for certain the love story of the nineties. I intended to give the book a quick read, but I got so caught up in the story that I couldn't put the book down. From the very beginning, I was fully caught up in the heart-wrenching account of Julie Hunter's battle with lupus and her growing love for Don Lipton. This love, in the face of Julie's impending death, makes for a story that covers the range of human emotions. The touches of humor are great, too, they add some nice contrast and lighten things a bit when emotions are running high. I've never read a book more deserving of being published. It has rare depth. Julie's story will remind your readers that life and love are precious and not to be taken for granted. It has had an impact on me, and for that I'm grateful. Stolen Moments is written with so much sensitivity that it made me want to cry. It is a spellbinder. What terrific writing. Barbara does have an exceptional gift! This book was edited by Lupus specialist Dr. Matt Morrow too, and has the latest information on that disease. ..A perfect gift for someone who started college late in life, fell in love too late in life, is living with any illness, or trying to understand a loved one who is. . .A gift to be cherished forever.
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