Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
The novel follows a World War II nurse who accidentally time travels back to 18th century Scotland. There, she meets a handsome and brave Scottish warrior and is torn between her loyalty to her husband in her own time and her growing love for the warrior. As she becomes more entwined in the past, she must navigate the dangers of a time not her own, including political unrest and violence, while trying to find a way back home.
The 876th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 569
Since this book was first published in 1991, there is a penalty of 27.2%. The age adjusted score is 414.23.
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