Outlander by Diana Gabaldon Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Outlander
Book Review: wife beating as romance?
Summary: 1 Stars
I was absolutely enthralled with the first several chapters of this book--and with the hero, who seemed just fabulous. Then, he beat the crap out of our heroine. I read on enough to realize that this was not going to be the end of their relationship--in fact, she said 'I love you' for the first time soon after! It is one thing to acknowledge that violence against women may have been more accepted in the past--that doesn't mean you have to romanticize it. A brutal story, a brutal disappointment, a terrible waste of a Sunday afternoon.Book Review: wonderful series
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved these books. great book series. These books are a must read.Book Review: worth reading but too long
Summary: 4 Stars
Overall I enjoyed the book and recommend it. But I did find some parts were way too long and actually bored me to no end. The first night of lovemaking, when Claire and Jamie were first together in bed as a couple, after getting married, went on and on. They talked and talked and talked. God, it was annoying. There's only so much pillow talk I can take!
I do realize much of this is about me and not the book. I am not a typical romance reader; I initially picked up the book because I was intrigued by the time-travel element, which actually isn't the true focus of the book. It's more a historical romance, and a good one, but not my favorite genre to read.
Book Review: worth reading twice
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the best and longest books I have ever read. The story just draws you in and keeps you there to see what Claire and Jamie will do next. It is not that you want Jamie for yourself but you want that love. I have it with my husband of 27 years and wish it for all.
Excellent storytelling by Diana Gabaldon