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Arguably the best book I have ever read.

Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2020

Naturally this is a very personal perspective but until Gabaldon came along my favourite of all time was Tolstoy's 'War and Peace'. I'm sure this must horrify those who cannot imagine comparing two such disparate pieces of literature. But quite simply I cannot put 'Outlander' down. Time and time again I find my mind wandering and wondering about what it was like in the early days of settlement in America. The subtle and sometimes not so subtle dichotmy between the 18th century and the late 1960s is fascinating, especially how Claire in her role as a healer deals with it. The honesty of admitting privately that in the 18th century these is absolutely nothing she can do to save a person's life and yet know that ca. 200 years on and it would be a no-brainer.

Unfamiliar as I am with the Celtic language I find some of the conversations and especially the witicisms pass me by - but we are getting there. It's pleasing to be challenged and treated as an intelligent reader. Gabaldon's understanding of the human condition, her empathy for her characters and her readers is sublime. The author is very skilled at conveying a sense of the excitement and fascination of what it was like to inhabit those woods at such a time as she portrays along with fine details of daily life. This takes time hence the multiple volumes but it reads anything but turgidly. In fact it is Gabaldon's ability to immerse the reader in the joy of the detail and yet become a 'page-turner' that is so unusual. I for one hope that 'Outlander' continues for my lifetime.

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Jade Cruz

Disappointed with quality of materials used for the book!!!!

Reviewed in Australia on 30 September 2020

Quite happy at first because the books are bigger than what I expected but then became very disappointed as the book is made from such low quality materials. The cover is really, really thin cardboard and also the pages are cheap paper, super thin. It's like school textbooks from when I was young, books to be thrown at the end of the year. What a shame as I wanted these books to last a lifetime. Amazon, what the heck?????
Storywise - I'm sure it is amazing as I love the Outlander series.

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David Bishop

Arguably the best book I have ever read.

Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2020

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She's an awesome writer and very easy to become seriously addicted

Reviewed in Australia on 10 July 2017

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If you have never read any Gabaldon books, put your seat belt on and go on holiday. Once you get into this series you wont want to put the books down. You will want life to be placed on hold. She's an awesome writer and very easy to become seriously addicted. I've read the series through 3 times and have been hanging for the next book. (she often takes a couple of years.... so I'm impatiently waiting...)

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Sandy Barker

Just breathtaking.

Reviewed in Australia on 3 May 2018

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I am breathless. This is by far my favourite to date of the Outlander series. Gabaldon continues to amaze me with both her storytelling prowess and her absolutely STUNNING prose. Beautifully written. Just breathtaking.

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Fascinating read

Reviewed in Australia on 25 September 2020

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I like the descriptions of events especially between Jamie and Claire.it makes the events come alive. Descriptions of the lands trees and country side come alive in my minds eye,. Very enjoyable fast moving never boring, A very good writer who knows her characters inside out.

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Helen Hamilton-Broad

Outstanding book, my outlander

Reviewed in Australia on 2 July 2017

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I continue to enjoy Dianna's writing, although at times a little boring but I understand her need to repeat some aspects of the life and history to those who just puck up a book to read. It would surely encourage interest in earlier books. I started after Series 2 of the TV programs impatent to find out more and will go back to see more. I keep reading to find the Scott under the lamp post in the first series... But I can't stop reading the books, so that will have to wait. Brilliant writing

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Ann

A fascinating continuation.

Reviewed in Australia on 10 March 2018

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This series of novels have absorbed me in their problems and problem solving, with their history of times past and the fascinating details of daily life.

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Involved

Reviewed in Australia on 15 July 2016

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I am now so involved in the saga, I must keep reading. Will they survive the war of independence? Is Stephen Bonnet dead? Who will be the next healer? How will Ian's return change life on the ridge? So many questions but a completed story for those who don't want to read more.

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Donnelle Perry

The strength of characters love never dims

Reviewed in Australia on 27 August 2019

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Enjoyed this number five book in the series. The author brings the people alive. Easy to immerse myself in

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Deb B

Another fabulous installment

Reviewed in Australia on 14 July 2019

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Must read in the outlander series. I love the depth with which we get to understand the characters and their motivations. Peppered with unexpected plot twists, it is a real page-turner.

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Rockinmama

More please

Reviewed in Australia on 21 January 2015

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How addictive are these books.......I just cant read fast enough....lol....do yourself a favour and read the series from the beggining, cant wait to read the next one

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