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Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

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Thankfully societal norms have moved on and what is portrayed as 'normal' almost 300 years ago is no longer acceptabel in the marriage bed

Title: Outlander (book 1 in the series)

Author: Diana Gabaldon

This was an interesting first book in the Outlander series, but nowhere near as gripping as e.g. the Games of Thrones series. Saying that, I am intrigued enough to look forward to reading the second book to find out more about Claire and Jamie.

I thoroughly enjoyed the historical elements Gabaldon has woven her story around and the many interesting characters she's introduced already in the first book. It's pure genius with the jump back in time 200 years to create a unique story and to allow characters to develop and grow. 

I am however surprised at how relaxed Claire seems to be with being separated from her 'modern' husband and how quickly she accepts her 'historical' life and the expectations of how a woman 'should' behave and what they 'should' accept in life.

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