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@raspberries: @ShootingStar: I'll likely read them all anyway; I'm a quick reader and I don't want the series to be over too soon! Haha
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I just started Book 1 last week. Is the show based on just the first book? I don't want to watch further than I've read!
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@HappyBaker: I think the 8 episodes they have available now will take you maybe halfway through the first book?
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@HappyBaker: I've been doing some reading and it sounds like the first season is Book 1.
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My sister got me to watch the Outlander TV series and I loved it. I then read the first book and loved it. The second book I'm definitely struggling to read. I'm about 75% done but too much 'history' to follow.
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I just got the kindle version of book 1 and started it last night thanks to you dang internet people!!
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@mamimami: haha! Hope you like it!
@bluestriped bee: some of the books definitely fit the historical fiction bill more than others
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Soooo... I made it to and past the wedding night...
um... no one warned me. I've been recommending this book to everyone.... including my mom... and MIL.... awkward...
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@.twist.: Is that in the first book? Now I've got to read faster!!
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@Twist - In which case, DON"T recommend Voyager! Fortunately, there's no real need to since they'll either be into it or not by that point but yeah...not G rated!
Also, don't write off the ones set in America before you read them! They're actually some of my favorites. (Though historical fiction is my favorite genre so maybe that's why.)
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LOVE the first four books- I've read them all a few times (especially the first one- definitely the best in my opinion.)
Despite loving the first four so much, I just can't get through the 5th. I've made myself read several law school text books cover to cover, but the 5th book just bores me to tears and I just can't do it. My family is obsessed with the series though and they insist it gets better again.
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@.twist.: LOL! Woops. My mom has my grandma reading 50 Shades, so there is no shame in a bit of trashy reading in my family
The show can be mildly graphic as well. The wedding episode was, er... well done! Haha
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@caitlanc: thanks! I will keep that in mind. I'm totally hooked right now so I can't see myself skipping any of the books, even if they are a bit dull at times.
@Synchronicity: I actually read a blog post about the wedding episode. ahem. well done then, indeed!
**POSSIBLE SPOILERS**
and I know I keep reviving this thread, sorry, but YOU GUYS. WTF is going on!!!!!! I'm nearing the last little bit of the book and... without giving away too much, Jamie is in a bit of a bind right now while Claire tries to ward off a Wolf. I hope you're remember what part I'm at. I'm FREAKING OUT. I'm kind of waiting for Jamie to hulk out right now and save himself. *sobs*
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@.twist.: poor Jamie
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@Synchronicity: haha your comment is hardly reassuring.
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@.twist.: hang in there!
I looooooooove the show, and that's 95% because of Sam. OMG.
But, I have a question for those of you who have read beyond book two:
!!!!SPOILER ALERT!!!!
don't you find the time gap annoying? I struggled with the third book and didn't finish it because I felt I couldn't relate to them as well as in the first two books?!
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@mrsvdv: yes, I felt cheated out of years of young Jamie
I got used to it though!
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@mrsvdv: Not a fan of the time gap! I bet Gabaldon regrets it now, as she can't help but age the characters and she has to stretch everything out so much.
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So I totally missed this thread the past few days but I too would love the link to be able to watch without having stars...loved the book series through number 4. Didn't even try five as I only heard meh reviews. But loved Jamie enough to convince DH to add the name to our short list for boys names...didn't quite tell him why
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@.twist.: Haha it's the truth sista. Guy has a rough go of it!
@Mrs. Confetti: I'll wall you with the site that I use
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@Synchronicity: thanks!!
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@Mrs. Confetti: It's amazing how you fall in love with certain names. I tried that with Dexter (after the TV series) but DH was onto my thought line and said that was totally an inappropriate character to name our kid after! HA. aaaw. I still love it though.
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@mrsvdv: The time gap is a bit annoying, but you get used to it. Plus, she does tell you bits of what happened in those 20 years.
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@mrsvdv: @MrsBananaGrabber: @avivoca: Could she write more books filling in more of that time?
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@mrsvdv: I HATED the time gap when I first read the books. Now, I'm kind of okay with it. Not sure what changed for me other than 10 years of time!
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@.twist.: I think she has, but I'm not sure. I know she has some for Lord john, but hearing about Jamie's life in prison or the cave may not be too interesting.
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@Synchronicity: @MrsBananaGrabber: @avivoca: @MrsKoala: I've decided next time I go to the library I'm picking up book three again because this thread made me realize how much I miss him!
But I'll never think it was a good move to let all that time pass - what a waste!
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Just picked up book four from the library!
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@avivoca: oh! Yea, I didn't realize that time was spent in prison and/or caves! Kinda makes sense because who DOES want to read about that, when he's not with Claire.
heh. I'll have to read them all to really understand what ya'll are saying.@Synchronicity: Enjoy! I finished the 1st one. LOVED it. Taking a break to read a couple other books and then I will start the second one.
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@caitlanc: omg, i hated the Caribbean one. I think that was voyager, right? for the love of all that is good, that book so so all over the place!
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I just finished Voyager and am starting Drums of Autumn. I guess the upside of being home sick is that I get a lot of reading done. There's only so much sitting around one can do before you go stir crazy.
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@.twist.: urm, sorry for the possible spoilers! Enjoy book two!!!!
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@avivoca: oh no worries. I asked the question! I don't feel like that really spoiled anything for me.
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@.twist.: you made me rush up through the wedding because I thought it was going to be really juicy! That was totally g-rated! Am I dirty to admit I'm disappointed?
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@mamimami: hahaha omg! I must be such a prude! I'm not sure which of us should be embarrassed! LOL.
ETA: Although, this is one of the only Romance-esque books I've ever read.
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@MrsBananaGrabber: I'm in the same boat! I read the first four in pretty quick succession and I just could not get through the fifth. When I was 200+ pages in and all of what I had read took place in one day....done. That's enough.
I loved the first and third books the best. The show is great, obsessed with Jamie of course. I was really disappointed it was only 8 episodes.
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@CRGmama: at least it's coming back in April and we don't have to wait until the fall!
@mamimami: haha I'm with you, I didn't think it was that bad!
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I haven't read all of the answers yet, but I am about to finish the first book tonight. I have to admit that I think I like the show a bit better. The book can be a bit slow in parts. That said, I think it's still worth reading. I will probably read the second book at least. I LOVE the show and think Catriona Balfe is great. Sam Heughan (Jamie) is my new celebrity obsession.
ETA: Still can't believe that Starz has a 6 month hiatus in between shows. Ugh! That said, after reading most of Book 1, I'm fascinated to see how they will portrayit in the show. I am the sad woman who had to watch Starz on Demand to review the older shows because I wasn't sure what was going on (it didn't get GOOD until the wedding. :))
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Okay Outlanders, how is everyone doing? I just finished Drums of Autumn (aka 4th book) and will start #5 tomorrow.
PS - Outlander Season 1 Volume 1 is available for pre-order on Amazon! I hope it goes Prime.
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Starz is free this week and I may have watched four episodes last night.
The show can be mildly graphic as well. The wedding episode was, er... well done! Haha
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