Outlander by Diana Gabaldon Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Outlander
Book Review: A Captivating Tale of Love Set in Beautiful Scotland!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm usually a mystery/thriller reader, but a co-worker recommended Outlander for my vacation, and boy was I pleasantly surprised! From the time I started it on the plane until the last page, I couldn't put it down. Less than four days cover to cover. From the beginning Diana Gabaldon had me on the edge of my seat waiting to find out what would happen next. The characters are so well developed, I felt as if I knew them; and the description of Scotland that Ms. Gabaldon depicts is so life-like I thougt I was there. A must read - as soon as I returned from vacation, I ordered the other three in the series (from amazon of course), and finished all in one month. Definite late night, edge of your chair books.
Book Review: A Fantastic "Fantasy"
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this book and the rest of the books in the series. I just got The Fiery Cross and can't wait to read it. I read the reviews, the bad ones only, as I agree with the positive ones. I love time travel and love stories from the past that take place in England/Scotland. This book covers all that and more. No it isn't history. I was not aware time travel happens. There are parts of the book that are violent. The book takes place in a time and period that wasn't exactly peaceful. I am a victim of spouse abuse and was quite aware that this was a story of fantasy. Besides, any part I didn't like I skipped. Most "romance" books have more sex than I need to read about. I read to escape reality. I found this to be very entertaining. I was happy to see so many reviews in favor of the story, as I loved it. Of the people I have recommended it to, only 1 did not like it. Like most things, it isn't for everyone. This book was compared to "Knight in Shining Armor" on more than one occasion. I loved that book; it is what got me reading historical romance novels. But I only read it once. I have read this series and many others more than once.
My advice is to note that many like it and to form your own opinion. Don't buy all of them if long books, first person writing, violent content, put you off and you prefer an easy read. I usually recommend reading at least 1/2 the book to give it a chance. Again it isn't for everyone, but it is for most, the greatest book and love story written.
Good luck and hope you enjoy it as much as I did and as did so many other readers
Book Review: A Fantastic book!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of my favorite books. I even got my mother who only reads Science Fiction to admit that this was a wonderful book. Its nice and long, the characters are very real and engaging, and the plot is full of twists and turns. I honestly couldn't put it down, and stayed up all night to read itBook Review: A GOOD BOOK
Summary: 4 Stars
I found this to be a very good book, one that makes you want to keep reading. . . the charcters become real people you think you know, and you want to know more and more about them. . ..Hard to put down book!If you liked this book, or want to read one that goes straight to your heart, read Stolen Moments by Barbara Jeanne Fisher. . .It is a beautiful story of unrequited love. . .for certain the love story of the nineties. I intended to give the book a quick read, but I got so caught up in the story that I couldn't put the book down. From the very beginning, I was fully caught up in the heart-wrenching account of Julie Hunter's battle with lupus and her growing love for Don Lipton. This love, in the face of Julie's impending death, makes for a story that covers the range of human emotions. The touches of humor are great, too, they add some nice contrast and lighten things a bit when emotions are running high. I've never read a book more deserving of being published. It has rare depth. Julie's story will remind your readers that life and love are precious and not to be taken for granted. It has had an impact on me, and for that I'm grateful. Stolen Moments is written with so much sensitivity that it made me want to cry. It is a spellbinder. What terrific writing. Barbara does have an exceptional gift! This book was edited by Lupus specialist Dr. Matt Morrow too, and has the latest information on that disease. ..A perfect gift for someone who started college late in life, fell in love too late in life, is living with any illness, or trying to understand a loved one who is. . .A Christmas gift to be cherished forever.
Book Review: A Great Book To Fall In Love With
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to say, when I first read this book, I was barely 16. As you can guess, the extremely graphic scenes in the last part of this book shocked me, to say the least. But still, this is the best book I have ever read, atleast in the romance genre. Nobody had even told me about this book, I was just walking around in the library when I saw it. I read it, read it again, and then finally bought my own copy. I've only read outlander and the next one, but I'm planning on reading the rest, especially since I just learned that Diana Gabaldon is writing another one. I just hope the others are as good as this one.