Outlander

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Summary: ALMOST DIVORCED!
Review: The best book I have ever read! Thank goodness my husband didn't divorce me, because all I did was read. I couldn't put it down. My whole world revolved around this book. Too bad there aren't more Jamie's in this world, fortunately, my husband is my Jamie.

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Summary: Even if you hate romances, you'll love this book!
Review: I have spent most of my life avoiding "romance" books, since I consider them to be a complete waste of time. They actually suck intelligence out of your brain as you read them. That being said, I wholeheartedly enjoyed "Outlander" and "Dragonfly in Amber" by Diana Gabaldon, the first two books in what appears to be a five book series. Actually, I don't believe that the books should be classified as "romance," because the characters are too realistic and the historical details are too enjoyable. The science-fiction flourish also distinguishes this series from mere "romances." Jamie and Claire are the kind of people you would like to have as friends, they aren't mere puppets of the author going through formulaic motions. Buy Diana Gabaldon's books. Read them. You will enjoy them

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Summary: Beam me up Scotty!
Review: I have read all of Gabaldon's series but OUTLANDER was by far the best. I stumbled upon the book in the library( I am unfortunately one of those people who DO judge a book by it's cover!), brought it home, finished dinner, got the kids to bed and started to read the book at about 8:00 PM. About 5:00 AM, I finally closed the book feeling like I had found a treasure! Claire is a wonderful, smart, down to earth woman who I would love to have as a friend. And Jamie. For the sake of my marriage, I will say no more. These books are a wonderful read! Prepare to be transported

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Summary: literature quality writing, best in the outlander series.
Review: Outlander is one of the best books I have read in a long time. As a bookseller myself, I read many different types of books to recommend to my customers and this is always a favorite of mine for women OR men. My husband has read the whole series two times and loves them. It really spices up the home life

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Summary: Outlander was outlandish!!!
Review: If you have not had a chance to read this book yet, do now! Gabaldon's Outlander, as well as the rest in the outlander series, are at the top best books of the decade. Her characters are full of emotion and "character", each one with their own identity. It offers romance for the romance lovers out there, history for the historians, action and war, and passion and sex. A real page turner. So good you don't want it it end

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Outlander: Out of Time, Out of Sight, Out of this World!
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I must strongly disagree with an earlier reviewer.

This is NOT a woman's book. It is a HUMAN's book.

Anyone with heart, passion, and a head on his shoulders (or her shoulders) will enjoy this book. So much so that their eyes will bleed as they read into the wee hours of the night.

Sadly, she has also written three more books in the series. Why sad, you ask? Because the eye-bleeding just will not stop. You will be compelled to read of the further adventures of the Frasers and simply will get NO SLEEP!

If you think this review was written by someone smitten, yes it was. DG is a terrific author.

(Look for my other review under "Spy Book: An Encyclopedia of Espionage")
-dave medberry

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Summary: Never has a story capivated me as it did in "Outlander".
Review: I literally could not put this book down. As well as the two books that followed it, "Drangonfly In Amber" and "Voyager". The thought of time travel mixed in with history, adventure, romance, and humor absolutely kept me entertained and waiting to turn to the next page. I highly recommended these books to 2 friends who immediately fell in love with the characters and story. I don't usually buy books but I bought these three. Probably more of a woman's book.

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Summary: The only book that I took a vacation day to finish reading!!
Review: I have purchased this book three times, because I never get it back when a friend borrows it! I have learned to give this book as a gift when I want to share Diana Gabaldon. My husband was very curious about this book, because I took a vacation day to finish reading it. He wondered if a man would enjoy this story. Well, he thought it was one of the best books he has read, and he plans to read each sequel. I can't wait for her fourth book, but I may be fighting with my husband to read it first!

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Summary: Outstanding Historical Romance and Adventure
Review: This book, in fact the whole series, is a treasure for anyone who enjoys historical fiction. After I read it I passed it on to a friend, who passed it on to another friend... This is the best way to get your history. The author did a wonderful job with the research and the adventure keeps you glued to every page. The weekend I picked it up my family complained that they felt like orphans. I didn't cook, I didn't clean, I didn't do anything I was suposed to do. I stayed curled up in my favorite spot (with the occasional break for a cup of tea) and answered all questions with a "hmmm?" and a far-away look in my eye. Each book is almost a thousand pages but you don't mind. You _HAVE_ to read each book to continue the story where it left off. You become so attached to the characters that you want the story to go on and on...

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Summary: Drats!
Review: Never before has one book (or actually one series) managed to so completely spoil so many categories for me. Time Travel - ruined. After all, who else can so perfectly describe the state of a Scottish inn or the smell of a feasting hall. And if the author I'm reading doesn't even try, I am disgusted at their shortsightedness. Romance - ruined. Let's face it, after you have fallen in love with charming, gorgeous, funny, wry, red-headed Jaime, how can anyone else ever hold your interest. Mystery - Pah! What courtroom drama is more compelling than the fate of Jaime & Claire vs. the dastardly Capt. Randall! (Not to mention the nail-biting suspense of book two where you follow Claire's attempts to determine Jaime's fate after . . . well, I don't want to spoil it.) I confess. I am addicted to Jaime & Claire - they are my well-read, well-worn companions on car trips, doctor visits, rainy Saturdays and late night indulgences. Be forewarned - these books are dangerous, but let me assure you, sometimes danger can be oh, so, seductive