When I first read this, aged fifteen, I was really impressed, particularly by the oral rape scene in the second story, which rendered me speechless. However, I found little in it upon re-reading five years on. The only thing about this book that interests me is its grossness, and I could get that from several sources that wouldn't also subject me to a depressingly flat writing style.

This is the first book in the series by Diana Gabaldon. The story concerns a time-traveler, Claire Randall, who travels back in time from 1947 to 1743 where she meets up with a clan of Scottish warriors. I have read series at least a dozen times and am drawn back to the beginning each time I finish the series.

This is the first of a very popular series, in which Claire Randall accidentally discovers a time portal through standing stones near Edinboro and ends up in the 1700's. Forced through dire circumstances, Claire must wed Jaime Frasier, even though she still hopes to go back through the stones to her husband Frank.
The length of the book to me just means that there is more to enjoy, although I must admit that there are a large number of love scenes that I skipped. At some point, enough is enough. Despite that, this is a wonderful book, great series and I have read and reread these books.

Read too many times too count and have recommended to many, many people