Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (2005, Paperback, Reissue)

This is the start of the most excellent series of books I have ever read! Diana Gabaldon's style of writing is awesome! Every word is placed where it is for a reason. You could read this book and not another but I wouldn't advise it, Outlander lays most of the ground work for books that were written years later. Captivating to say the least. Gabaldon makes these characters come alive. If I were to meet Jamie or Claire tomorrow I wouldn't be surprised. Addicting from the 1st page of Outlander all the way through to her latest in the series, A Breath of Snow and Ashes. To date there are 6 "meaty" books, with more to come! There is also a few short stories about different characters you will meet and a Companion to keep everything straight! Without a doubt start reading this book today! You won't be able to put it down. This is not a cardboard cut out which you can tell what is going to happen next. I laugh, I cry, I scream at some of the things these beloved characters do and go through. I couldn't put it down though. Gabaldon's writing will take you through the greatest love ever written about. Through murder and witch trials, through child raising and rape, from the monastery to the prison holes. Spying and bootlegging, round and round you will go and never want to get off! What I have written here doesn't even come close to describe how awesome these books are I hope you try them and see for yourself the speechlessness that comes when trying to describe this adventure. Thank you for reading! Chrissy

I had not had time to read in years. I had to call my son and ask what books are good on todays market because I had a need to stay awake around the clock to moniter a sick friend and nothing to occupy my time except reading. He suggested this book and it was excellent.

This book was recommended to me by a friend. The first 200-300 pages can be a little slow... but you need to give it a chance... after that it is great!

Fantastic first in Diana Gabaldons series. If you love history but not the dryness of history books - this is perfect! I learned about Scotlands early history as well as the American revolutionary war days and patriots. Crosses many genres and well worth the read.

I received the used paperback book packaged well and in excellent condition. I could not ask for anything else in an item purchased.