Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series about a time-traveling WWII nurse is one of the most popular titles at FCPL and its 2014 adaption continues to draw new fans to the books. Over the years, Outlander fans have recommended the story as a great choice for a science fiction fan like myself but for a long time, the 627-page novel didn’t appeal to me on the basis of time travel. Finally, I stopped resisting and checked out the audio version, and I’ve been engrossed with this fascinating story and its memorable characters ever since.
Outlander IS a lengthy tale, one that will appeal to fans of historical fiction, epics, and romance more than science fiction readers. (After Claire Randall travels from 1946 to 1743 the time travel is secondary to culture clashes and castle intrigue.) Outlander is also an evocative historical romance that recreates 18th century Scotland with swords, daggers, kilted clansmen, castles, bandits, hostilities between Brits and Scots, and Scottish folklore. Fans of unique romance will appreciate the literal (though not always consensual) bodice-ripping scenes and one of Claire’s most interesting dilemmas: reconciling her loving marriage to a British academic in the 20th century with her forced marriage to a virile young Scotsman in the 18th. It’s an immersive story that uses rich details to bring ancient Scotland to life.
Participants in FCPL’s 2021 Reading Challenge can complete the February challenge -- read a book that's been made into an adaptation -- by reading the book or listening to the audio version of Outlander.
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This has been on my TBR list for a while! I'm glad to hear the audio version is great! I will have to check it out now, too!
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