Category - Fiction / Historical Fiction
Format - Paperback
Condition - Excellent
Listed - 7 months ago
Views - 7
Ships From - California
Est. Publication Date - Jul 1992
Seller Description
Unrivaled storytelling...unforgettable characters...rich historical detail...these are the hallmarks of Diana Gabaldon's work. Her New York Times bestselling Outlander novels have earned the praise of critics and captured millions of fans. Here is the story that started it all, introducing two remarkable characters, Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser, in a spellbinding novel of passion and history that combines exhilarating adventure with a love story for the ages. OUTLANDER The year is 1945. Claire Randall, a former combat nurse, is back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon— when she walks through a standing stone in one of the ancient stone circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach-an "outlander"-in a Scotland torn by war and raiding border clans in the year of Our Lord ...1743. Hurled back in time by forces she cannot understand. Claire is catapulted into the intrigues of lairds and spies that may threát-en her life ... and shatter her heart. For here James Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior, shows her a love so absolute that Claire becomes a woman torn between fidelity and desire. and between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
Additional Information
Outlander: A Novel
ISBN: 9780440212560
Publisher Description
Hurtled back through time more than two hundred years to Scotland in 1743, Claire Randall finds herself caught in the midst of an unfamiliar world torn apart by violence, pestilence, and revolution an...
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PangoBooks readers have mixed feelings about the book, but many praise it for its rich settings, detailed descriptions, and complex characters, particularly applauding Claire and Jamie's love story. The book is appreciated for its romance, time travel, and historical elements, which create a vivid, immersive experience. Some readers, however, point out inconsistencies and the slow pace or find certain scenes, especially those involving male-on-male violence, difficult to read. While many admire the depth and emotional impact, others criticize it for being overly focused on explicit content and lacking a substantial plot. Overall, the book sparks strong reactions, both positive and negative, with some enjoying the series as a whole and others feeling disappointed.