Book Review: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
I was recently introduced to the Diana Gabaldon novel Outlander. One of my friends in Germany recommended it to me, swearing that it was one of the best of best books she has ever read and that I had to go find myself a copy. Never one to turn down the chance to find a good book, I went to the bookstore and picked it up the next week. And boy, am I glad I did! This is hands down one of the best books I’ve read! The book is around 850 pages and I read through it in two days. I couldn’t put it down!
The book follows it heroine Claire as she accidentally finds herself transported from 1945 in the Scotland highlands to the year 1743 in Scotland. Here she meets Jamie Fraser and from there ensues adventure and love. I think this book is so good because it is not only a very beautiful and heartwarming love story but also a historical fiction novel as well as falling slightly into the science fiction genre. It is also beautifully written, all the characters are very well developed and the story never lags, I would pick the book up and then look at the clock and be shocked that several hours had past. I found myself laughing out loud in some sections and in other sections I found myself tearing up. I highly recommend this novel.
Be warned however, Outlander is the first in a series of seven books and you will not be able to stop reading until you have complete the series. I am getting towards the end of the second novel in the series entitled Dragonfly in Amber and it is just as good and addicting as the first novel. I am already planning to purchase the rest of the novels. You can buy the books here. Happy reading!
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