Last week I know I had asked you guys for some help in finding a good love story and I didn’t forget about your suggestions. I added all books I hadn’t read to my wishlist but I thought I’d also treat myself to one book. So guess which one did I go for?
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I’ve read countless reviews on this one and have heard it being recommended over and over again so I thought it’s time to give it a try. I just didn’t realize what a chunky book this is at 850 pages. Can I count this as two books? Just kidding.
Unfortunately I haven’t started it yet because, yes, I’m still trying to finish my mystery book. You’d think I wasn’t enjoying it and actually I quite like it, it’s Black Fly Season by Giles Blunt in case you were wondering, it’s just that my reading has been a bit slow going lately.
For now I’ve got my cup of tea ready, I’m all comfy and ready to finish Black Fly Season tonight.
I’ve heard a lot of great things about the Outlander series but haven’t worked up the interest in it, I confess. I hope you will enjoy it, Iliana! I’ve been wanting to read something by Giles Blunt and am glad you are enjoying his book.
I have a friend who keeps telling me to read this one. I’ll be looking forward to your review. Maybe, I’ll have to finally pick it up.
I really want to start the Outlander series. On the one hand, it’s intimidating that there are so many of them and all are so long. On the other hand, they sound so absorbing!
This series is one of those that has been in my wish list for so long!
Someday…
I still need to read this one too. It is a big book!
They ate quite long, but a. I love that; b. The story is totally enthralling; and c. You don’t want it to end.
Enjoy. At the time in my life when I read them, I worked at a Montessori school and had to stay in the nap room for a couple hours in the afternoon. I read by a patch of sunlight when I would crack the door. I hated when naptime was over, and I had to put the book down.
I’ll be interested to see how you like Outlander. I thought it was pretty good, but the second book brought my opinion of the series down. I think Outlander works as a stand alone book, so I wish I had stopped with it and not gone on to read the second book.
I really enjoyed Outlander, it’s a good fun romantic romp with lots of history and time travel thrown in. The pages will fly by. My husband likes Giles blunt but I don’t remember if he’s read the one you are reading. Hope you had a cozy evening finishing it up!
I’m a huge fan of Outlander and the whole series! I think the first 100 pages are a little slow, but it really picks up after that, so please stay with it. 🙂
Oh, you betcha that series is like a career! I’ve been listening on audio, because believe it or not, I’d rather listen to 48 discs than read the equivalent in pages. I just don’t sit still long enough. I will be interested in what you think. I’ve stalled out in the series at the 5th book, only because you really have to have some time in your blogging and posting schedule to get through them.
I will be curious to see what you think of this book! I am a dissenter when it comes to this book/series. Bought it, read a couple chapters, gave it away.
I really liked Outlander, but I haven’t read any of the other books in this series… One day I will read the rest of them.
I hope you enjoy Outlander. I’ve heard good things about it, but have not read it myself. Currently, I’m reading City of Refuge
Funny, I picked up Outlander too (I’m trying not to buy new books, but I couldn’t pass it up). I have a feeling though that I won’t be able to read it for awhile, since I have so many other books I need to get to first!
Yes, I think the most difficult thing about these books is the sheer volume. The amount of research Gabaldon does is incredibly daunting. Unfortunately, it can sometimes weigh them down and make them feel like you’re slogging through. I haven’t picked up the latest books for that reason. I tend to sit and read and read until I’m finished, and I just don’t have the time to do that with a book of that length at the moment.
Woohoo! Good for you (brave lady) for diving into this chunkster. I haven’t read it myself, but I’ve heard awesome things. Can’t wait to find out if you join the ranks of the Outlander lovers! I need a push if I’m going to pick it (heave it?) up.
I’ve heard a lot of great things about this series, but just haven’t got around to reading them yet. I guess I’m intimidated by those thick volumes, hehe.
Hi Everyone – I still haven’t started the book. Sounds like that’s my mantra these days! Sigh. I think I may just start it tonight though and I promise to report on it 🙂
I’ve read the first three books in the series–and they are quite a romp. I’ve meant to get back to them, but I never seem to–they are quite long, but they are (for me anyway, they were) the sort you don’t want to put down when you first start reading.
I bought this book several months ago and still haven’t gotten around to reading it. There are so many reviews and opinions on this one. I can’t wait to get your take on it and to also read it myself!