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Outlander (Outlander, #1)

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Historical Fiction Romance Fantasy Fiction

by Diana Gabaldon

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4.20 (515.5K ratings)
calendar_today 1991
description 850 pages

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 515.5K reader ratings. First published in 1991. The book spans 850 pages.

About Outlander

The year is 1945. Claire Randall, a former combat nurse, is just back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon when she walks through a standing stone in one of the ancient circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach—an “outlander”—in a Scotland torn by war and raiding border clans in the year of Our Lord...1743. Hurled back in time by forces she cannot understand, Claire is catapulted into the intrigues of lairds and spies that may threaten her life, and shatter her heart. For here James Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior, shows her a love so absolute that Claire becomes a woman torn between fidelity and desire—and between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.

Detail Value
Author Diana Gabaldon
Published 1991
Pages 850
Genres Historical Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction
Average Rating 4.20 / 5.00
Total Ratings 515,547

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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515.5K ratings
With a rating of 4.20, Outlander is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs above expectations. With 515.5K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

4.20
This Book
3.95
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Outlander?

Outlander is categorized as Historical Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Outlander worth reading?

Based on 515.5K reader ratings, Outlander has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Outlander?

Outlander has 850 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Outlander?

Outlander was written by Diana Gabaldon. It was first published in 1991.

What is the ISBN for Outlander?

The ISBN-13 for Outlander is 9780440242950.0.

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