A review by btlitell
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

adventurous challenging emotional reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!

Such an incredible read. The level of historical details, the emotions, the tension, all of it. I will forever compare every other romance book I read from this point on against this book.

I don't remember the last time that I felt so many raw emotions about so many fictional characters, and I want more of that.

Jamie is a perfect little cinnamon roll, and while I hate how burned he got while baking, that has only served to perfect him as a character. Claire has such good qualities, and I love that she stands (or attempts to stand) toe-to-toe with the Scotsmen when they try to set her aside, dismiss her, etc. simply because she is a woman.

I cannot wait to read more of this series.