So my coworkers and I are starting Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I know its a series on Stars and I'm excited to start the book. Hopefully will start watching the series.
Is/has anyone read or is watching the series?
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Oh my gosh I just started reading this! In the middle of book one now - my MIL gave it to me and she devoured all eight (?) books already. I'm excited to watch the series too, once I finish this first one!
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I have the whole series of books! I'm currently re-reading the series in preparation to read the latest book (I'm on A Breath of Snow and Ashes right now). I love them! I've never seen the series, but I hear that it is excellent. I hope you enjoy it!
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The books are great and the show is EXCELLENT.
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I've read the first 4 books and seen most of the series. I am behind a few episodes, but will catch up next week when DH is traveling. I really like both the books and the show. And Jamie is HOT.
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I've tried reading the books a couple of times now, and get about a third of the way through and realize I'm flipping pages and skimming. I think I've given up - the premise sounds like something I'd really like, but I guess something about her writing doesn't jibe with me!
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I have read the first book and watched the first season! Loved them both.
Am reading the second book now and... I dunno. I am not having trouble finishing it, but I definitely don't have the same page turning obsession as I did with the first novel. Maybe because the mystery of who this historical highlander is, or their romance isn't new any more, or SOMETHING, isn't the same? Whatever the case, I just am not as in love with the second book, or the characters, as much as I was with the first novel.
I am excited to watch the second series though and hope they continue the series past the first book because I think I'd be totally into watching the series continue!
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I've commented on this thread about the books and the tv series.
http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/outlander-tv-or-book
My sister got me to watch the TV series and got me hooked. I then started reading the books. The first book was good but the second book was difficult for me to read because there was a lot of history. I wanted to read more romantic drama and more about Jamie and Claire.
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@bluestriped bee: aw. Look how obsessed I was. haha I am feeling so much different about the whole series right now and that makes me so sad. sigh
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I haven't watched the season finale yet, but I'm watching the show! I also really enjoyed the first book, but just couldn't get into the second one.
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@.twist.: If you can, push through it! I like the third book much better. I'm not going to tell you why because it might spoil it for you, but trust me.
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Ahhh, I love these books, although they admittedly slow down after the first four or so. I still have three episodes left on the Starz show, but I'm afraid to watch them because I know what's coming from the books.
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So, I never think this, but the show is so much better than the books! I finished the first book and started the second but couldn't get into it, Claire was really getting on my nerves
But I love the show! Esp bc with the show, they can show other characters' perspectives-- particularly in the second part of this season, showing Jamie's side of the political intrigue with Dougal and Collum was really interesting
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ETA: Possible **SPOILERS** sorry~
@avivoca: I have about 13% left in the second book and I just don't know if I can go onto the 3rd!? I'm upset they have a daughter. I like my romances childless, apparently. I even get that it's not a traditional "romance"... I can't help it! haha
Wall me with any spoiler surprises you think might incline me to keep going!
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I agree, the second book just doesn't have as much going for it as the first. I'm about 3/4 the way through with it. I plan on starting the tv show soon. I can't really see how there can be so many books unless the story moves from Jamie/Claire onto someone else.
But I love the show! Esp bc with the show, they can show other characters' perspectives-- particularly in the second part of this season, showing Jamie's side of the political intrigue with Dougal and Collum was really interesting
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