Diana Gabaldon and Davina Porter - Outlander

Not your Gramma's Romance Novel

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Pros: Descriptive writing that lets you see, hear, taste without being tedious.

Cons: Too long between series installments.

Bottom Line:
Read the book, not the bottom line. Read More

THE OUTLANDER Will Transport You Into The Past

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Pros: Captivating

Cons: Very small amount of offensive language

Not Your (Stereo)Typical Romance

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Pros: fantastic romance and adventure story

Cons: might have to look up a few words

Transcending Time: A Novel and A Novelist

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Pros: Intelligently written, thoroughly engaging

Cons: None

This Sassenach's Favorite Book!

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Pros: Vivid descriptions, great story, nothing like it!

Cons: May be a little long for some.

10 times at least!

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Pros: Writing style, characters, plot

Cons: Time consuming (not a con to ME, but to others, perhaps)

More that Romance

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Pros: Characters you become passionate about, with an engrossing storyline

Cons: Have to wait too long between installments

Bottom Line:
I have read all six books in the series, along with the companion. My only advice is....read at least till chapter 7 before you make any decisions. Read More

Pick it up! Pick it up!

Author's Rating:

Pros: Great writing, sense of humour, plot

Cons: Very emotional reading. Not something to finish at one go.

Bottom Line:
Buy it for keeps, but be aware that the ups are very up and the downs are very down. Read More

Delicious read

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Pros: Living characters, vivid details, involving plot

Cons: None

Bottom Line:
So good I've literally read the covers off of it! Read More

Outlander - True Scottish Romance

Author's Rating:

Pros: Great writing, very imaginative, wonderful characters

Cons: None