Dark, twisted, sensual. Characters enthrall even as they cross normal boundaries into taboos that usual "heroes" don't tread. Unique read and well paced.
Long but entertaining read. (Spoilers) my biggest issue was that contemporary husband is not overly well developed in comparison to Jamie. Claire's motivation and the ensuing struggles and conflict revolving around her determination to get back to her own time feel hollow. I spent half the book wanting to ask her if she was only wanting to go back for indoor plumbing and penicillin. The latter half of the book is much better.