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Summary: Disappointing and meandering
Review: I was very intrigued by the basic premise of this book, and for the first couple of chaptures, I enjoyed the writing style and the characters. However, it just seemed to fall flat after that. The time travel theme seemed to be just an initial hook, and it wasn't followed through.If I were sucked through a time vortex, I don't think I could easily forget my husband, the conveniences of this century, and the advances that women have made. There were no contrasts made between this time and then--the time travel aspect was merely a contrivance to give a new twist to an poorly-contrived, long-winded, and ultimately tedious novel about two people who spent most of their time boinking. There was little continuity in this book--it consisted of violence, forced closeness, lust, conflict, violence, lust, fixation on sodomy, violence, more gratuitous violence, lust, and a very weird resolution of the resultant psychic scars. I wouldn't waste my money on this one...
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Summary: Trite, banal, ill-plotted, disappointing
Review: I finished this book merely to see if it got any better--it didn't
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Summary: As a Scot I found it accurate and fascinating
Review: It is a gripping book, totally believable and truly unputdownable. The historical facts are accurate and portrayed in a way that is always interesting and gripping. I lost many hours of sleep as I had to know what would happen next! I cannot wait for Dragonfly! Readers who enjoyed this book should try Barbara Erskine - "Lady of Hay" This is just one of many.
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Summary: There's violence---and then there's VIOLENCE
Review: At age 47-ish, I find myself amused at the level of feminist outrage reflected in the reviews about the violence in "Outlander", many of which focus on a single scene in which Jamie spanks (no-holds-barred, and no joke) his disobedient wife. This is, to my way of thinking, a relatively minor incident in this sprawling novel which has more to do, perhaps, with LOYALTY: that of a wife for her 20th-century husband vs. her 18th century husband, that of a man for his family and clan and country, that of clansman for clansman, and finally and horrifically, that of a man of honor who has pledged "the protection of his body", no matter the cost, to save the life of his beloved. So, to find out WHY he walloped her (and why that MIGHT be justifiable at SOME level), READ THE BOOK. I might add that this novel is also, at many points, uproariously funny. And touching. And consistently well-written. Literate. Utterly flavorful.
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Summary: An amazing novel of passion and true love!
Review: I was skeptical to read a time-travel romance novel but I decided to based on recommendation. I loved it!!!!! The characters are amzing and lovable and I would spend 20,000 pages on Claire and Jamie. I am now on the third novel and I can't wait to get to the fourth and the companion!
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Summary: The best series I've ever read
Review: I wasn't sure I'd like the books because my dad gave them to me, but he was right and I love them. Diana Gabaldon does a wonderful job bringing the characters to life, she makes you laugh and cry along with them. You'll want to read the series over and over again just as I've done.
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Summary: Book is good, but certainly not deserving of 5 stars!
Review: I have read this book and enjoyed it as simply another romance novel. I do not feel that it is anything special. As for reading it quickly, it took me 3 weeks to read it! It was easy to put down! I admit, I have not read the sequels, but I probably will get around to them eventually. I am in no big hurry!
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Summary: The Greatest Book Ever!
Review: My mother should not have given me this book before my finals.I got so hooked on the charactors that I had to go through all fourbooks within 2 weeks time. It is an excellent story, there is no wonder that the series is so popular. This is the greatest piece of historical fiction that has ever been written and I recommend it to people of all ages. It deserves hundreds of stars, but since I can only give 5, 5 will have to do.
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Summary: So amazing, I couldnt put it down.
Review: I am skeptical of romance novels and have not read one in years because i dislike mushy storylines. This book beautifully written and masterfully thought out. It was absolutely amazing how much I was drawn into the story. Given to me by my friends mother, I said I would try it. Try it?? I couldnt put it down for more than five minutes! I carried the book around with me. I havent done that since high school when i was an avid horror reader. I just can not express how wonderful and beautiful the story was and also how emotional and exciting. This is not your average romance novel.
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Summary: The best romance novel I have ever read!!!!
Review: The characters were wonderful. I felt as if I were right there sharing the adventures of Claire and Jaime. What a Hero!! He is every woman's idea of the perfect mate - or should be. I couldn't put the book down. A must read for every one with a romantic bone in their body. This will definitely be a re-read, several times over!!!!!
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