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Book Review of Outlander (Outlander, Bk 1)

Outlander (Outlander, Bk 1)
Outlander (Outlander, Bk 1)
Author: Diana Gabaldon
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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I have actually read this book multiple times. Diana Gabaldon is a fantastic author. It is well written and well edited. While the characters are fictional, many of the events are true historical events and she takes the time to thoroughly research and portray the history accurately. The entire Outlander series is phenomenal and I cannot recommend it highly enough. It does take a bit to really get into the story, but the first part of the book is essential to the rest of the story. As I go back and re-read it, I am always finding more parallels between the first part of the story and later parts. The dialect can also be a little difficult to get used to. Took me a few times of seeing "ken" to realize it meant "know"! Once you are hooked though, you won't be able to put it down.