A review by author_d_r_oestreicher
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

 

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon begins in 1945 in Scotland when Claire touches two standing stones and is transported to 1743. The good news is that she meets her love, Jamie, and they have fantastic adventures. The bad news is that 1743 is a time of violence and sadomasochism. The book alternates between romance and torture. Even skimming through the most horrific scenes, I found the book hard to finish and I do not intend to read the next eight books in the series. 

 
 

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For my extended notes: https://1book42day.blogspot.com/2025/02/outlander-by-diana-gabaldon.html 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy