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I am an avid reader, and must stated that I have never come across a book as well written and absolutely engaging as 'Outlander' - 'Outlander' is the name utilized in the U.S. The same novel is called 'Cross Stitch' in the U.K, Australia and New Zealand, and other Commonwealth countries. Diana Gabaldon is a science PhD, with expertise in Avian ecology, and computer soft-ware design. Her books have Nothing to do with birds or computers but are the most incredibly well researched and accurate historical fiction one could hope to read. This book is the first of a series of novels about a time traveling post WWII combat nurse and her adventures in the lead up to the 1745 Jacobite rising in Scotland. This book and this series does not fit any particular genre, it has elements of: history, philosophy, time travel, battle, torture, rape, adventure, mystery, sadism, beautifully developed characters and relationships, and very well written sex scenes. Don't be daunted by the size of the book, it will fly through your fingers. The book is a New York Times Best Seller phenomena with Soccer Mums and U.S. combat troops alike; all addicted to Diana Gabaldon's well written, page turning prose. Everyone who reads the 'Outlander Series' becomes almost evangelical about how wonderful they are. The Books in the 'Oultander' Series: 1. Outlander - Cross Stitch 2. Dragonfly in Amber 3. Voyager 4. Drums of Autumn 5. Fiery Cross 6. Breath of Snow and Ashes 7. Echo in the Bone 8. Written in My Own Hearts Blood (due 2013) I enjoyed the books so much that once I finished the whole series I just picked up the first book; 'Outlander' and started from the beginning again. Whatever you do read this book, you will be entertained, enthralled, and educated.Read full review
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