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Outlander fans, which is better TV show or books?

9 years ago

I just finished watching the first half of season 1 that I checked out of the library. I just picked up the second half to watch. Is the TV show close to the books? Or better?

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PattiG(rose)

9 years ago

I found that the TV show was close to the books. I read the books first, so that may have influenced me. Of course, the books go into a lot more detail. I enjoyed both immensely.

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lindyluwho
9 years ago
Both are excellent.
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User
9 years ago
Books!!! I have been reading the series for decades (I have read each book at least 15 times each) and although I agree they are doing a wonderful job on the show, the books are better by a landslide. The writers just can't get the true sense of the characters across by breaking these giant books down into 13-16 episodes. I love the show for the sets and costumes though.
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FlamingO in AR
9 years ago
Ditto what Cleo just said. The first book is covered in Season 1. If you like good, long books, and have the time, the books are a must read. Also, it'll make more sense. But to have it put to life is amazing and interesting and so enjoyable!
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wanda_va
9 years ago
This post is depressing! Now I have to add more books to my already-large collection of books waiting to be read! I love the Outlander series on Starz!!

I usually buy my books from abebooks.com - I notice they have "Outlander" published in 2001...and they also have "Outlander (Starz Tie-in Edition)" published in 2014. Is anyone familiar with the tie-in edition? I wonder if it would be better than the original? Really confused here.
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User
9 years ago
Books! By far.
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User
9 years ago
Wanda_va - don't even go there with the Starz Tie-In Edition. Nothing could be better than the original Outlander. (I found almost all of my paperback copies at Goodwill for 50¢ each.)
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Alisande
9 years ago
Wanda, do you have a Kindle? Given a choice, I usually prefer real books, but the Outlander books are so big and heavy. I was glad I had the 900-pagers on my Kindle.
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wanda_va
9 years ago
I don't have a Kindle, but I think I can get books on my iPad--never tried it because I prefer to hold a book (I'm a librocubicularist). Of course, I don't usually read 900-pagers. Yikes!

imstillchloecat, thanks for the tip about the tie-in edition--I will get the "real thing".
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