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dowryofbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
middleburybooks's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully written! I usually prefer romance novels with more fantasy but would recommend this to anyone who enjoys historical romance.
lindsayaunderwood's review against another edition
4.0
I really loved this storyline and book. Problem: you should definitely be aware that there are graphic scenes of violence and rape. I think this book would be extremely triggering for many women.
That said, I don't think there was anything worse than a book like Game of Thrones as far as some of the themes. Plus, there are actually lovely parts of the story as well (as opposed to something like GOT).
That said, I don't think there was anything worse than a book like Game of Thrones as far as some of the themes. Plus, there are actually lovely parts of the story as well (as opposed to something like GOT).
dimannovl's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
emmadavies's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nicolerene's review against another edition
4.0
Outlander tells the story of a woman named Clare who goes on a second honeymoon with her husband in 1945 Scotland. While on Holiday, she walks through the cleft of a rock within a circle of stones (think Stonehenge) and is transported back to the year 1743. From there she meets up with a group of Scottish clansmen and her adventure begins.
I originally read this book (and two of it's sequels) about 8 years ago and I loved it. I had only read one other time travel book before, Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux (also a great book)[b:A Knight in Shining Armor|73385|A Knight in Shining Armor|Jude Deveraux|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255649740s/73385.jpg|1408034], and this book far exceeded my expectations. Don't be put off by the size of this book, it is a page turner from start to finish.
This book has romance, action/adventure, and a whole lot of interesting history. Gabaldon did an amazing amount of research for this series. The romance is EPIC.
I highly recommend this series to anyone who has an interest in historical romance, time travel, or just getting lost in an amazing read.
I originally read this book (and two of it's sequels) about 8 years ago and I loved it. I had only read one other time travel book before, Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux (also a great book)[b:A Knight in Shining Armor|73385|A Knight in Shining Armor|Jude Deveraux|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255649740s/73385.jpg|1408034], and this book far exceeded my expectations. Don't be put off by the size of this book, it is a page turner from start to finish.
This book has romance, action/adventure, and a whole lot of interesting history. Gabaldon did an amazing amount of research for this series. The romance is EPIC.
I highly recommend this series to anyone who has an interest in historical romance, time travel, or just getting lost in an amazing read.
rjyc's review against another edition
5.0
I was a little hesitant to pick up this book, simply because I'm one to shy away from "hype" out of fear of disappointment, and also because the reviews ranged from adoration to pure anger and vitriol. More than a little confused, I decided to jump in and be my own judge.
Woo, let me tell you something. It was definitely not a great time to be a woman back in the 19th century. It is bad. You're always running a permanent risk of being maimed, raped, beaten, murdered, burned at the stake, or all of the above at any given time. I'll have to admit I had to put the book down at several points just to flare my nostrils and sputter in indignation. However, ever cognizant that I am living in the 21st century with running water and my main mode of transportation has wheels instead of legs, I decided to suspend my personal judgements for the duration of the book and plow ahead.
I'm glad I did. Long as the book was, it felt like every chapter was a small journey of its own, crescendoing into bigger moves from one area of the Highlands to another, chasing or being chased. There were also some incredibly heavy moments, though perhaps realistic for the time, that made my stomach churn. But even so, the resilience and compassion the characters showed encouraged me to do the same.
The descriptions of the Scottish Highlands, the wonderfully fleshed out characters, and a powerful love story to boot, truly transported me into another world and made me yearn for an adventure of my own. Yes, I'm highly aware I'd last all of 30 minutes in the 1700s, but one can dream.
Woo, let me tell you something. It was definitely not a great time to be a woman back in the 19th century. It is bad. You're always running a permanent risk of being maimed, raped, beaten, murdered, burned at the stake, or all of the above at any given time. I'll have to admit I had to put the book down at several points just to flare my nostrils and sputter in indignation. However, ever cognizant that I am living in the 21st century with running water and my main mode of transportation has wheels instead of legs, I decided to suspend my personal judgements for the duration of the book and plow ahead.
I'm glad I did. Long as the book was, it felt like every chapter was a small journey of its own, crescendoing into bigger moves from one area of the Highlands to another, chasing or being chased. There were also some incredibly heavy moments, though perhaps realistic for the time, that made my stomach churn. But even so, the resilience and compassion the characters showed encouraged me to do the same.
The descriptions of the Scottish Highlands, the wonderfully fleshed out characters, and a powerful love story to boot, truly transported me into another world and made me yearn for an adventure of my own. Yes, I'm highly aware I'd last all of 30 minutes in the 1700s, but one can dream.