A Breath of Snow and Ashes

Outlander, Book 6

By: Diana Gabaldon

Narrated by: Davina Porter

Length: 57 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

A worldwide sensation with more than 12 million copies in print, Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series has produced #1 best-selling novels and earned a fiercely devoted fan base. Another spellbinding entry in the series, A Breath of Snow and Ashes continues the saga of 18th-century Scotsman Jamie Fraser and his 20th-century, time-traveling wife, Claire. The year is 1772, and the rift between Britain and its American colonies has put a frightening word into the minds of all concerned: revolution. In the backwoods of North Carolina, violence has already reared its ugly head, as cabins have been burned to the ground. To preserve the colony for King George III, the governor pleads with Jamie to bring the people together and restore peace. But Jamie has the privilege, although some might call it a burden, of knowing that war cannot be avoided. Claire has told him that the colonies will unite and rebel, and the result will be independence, with all British loyalists either dead or exiled. And there is an additional problem. Claire has discovered a newspaper clipping from 1776 that tells of Jamie’s death. With its epic scope, historical details, and sweeping romance, A Breath of Snow and Ashes is everything Gabaldon’s fans love and more.

©2005 Diana Gabaldon (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"[A]n enthralling experience." ( Booklist)

My only issue is..

I hate the way the narrator says sassanac.. sounds like sassanaccccc. like they're clearing their throat and the Scottish accent is a rough sounding

Does not disappoint

Fans of the Outlander series may not be thrilled with the 1500-page length, but the story delivers on every level.

A must read

I can not wait to dive into the next book. Excellent author. Excellent performance. They were made for one another.

surprises with each new chapter

I enjoyed it and was able to follow along
at first it took me time to figure out the different voice changes to understand who was talking.

Classic Gabaldon

Would you consider the audio edition of A Breath of Snow and Ashes to be better than the print version?

No

Who was your favorite character and why?

Gabaldon has too many well developed characters to have a favorite

Have you listened to any of Davina Porter’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Davina Porter's performances are excellent. Keeping up with all of the characters in Gabaldon's stories is a real accomplishment.

Any additional comments?

Having read all of the Outlander series over the years I am using the Audible versions to make long hours driving in the car more enjoyable.

Gripping. A deepening of family and sagas.

Any additional comments?

If you read to escape to far away places, I recommend you continue through all of the Outlander novels. There is a strong sense being and living through the times the author is writing about. Done with a touch of humor and a punch of reality. And then you step off the cliffs into the realm of possibility, with a slight amount of faith that all things are possible. After all, there really are standing stones, God's of all beliefs. Why not? ...... Pass through and see where you end up!

On With The Saga

What made the experience of listening to A Breath of Snow and Ashes the most enjoyable?

It carried on the story of Claire and Jamie. This family has so many problems that seem to be rather easily soved.

Would you be willing to try another book from Diana Gabaldon? Why or why not?

Yes. Because I don't want to leave the story unfinished

Which scene was your favorite?

Don't have one

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Good Diana gabaldon

If you could sum up A Breath of Snow and Ashes in three words, what would they be?

Awesome

What other book might you compare A Breath of Snow and Ashes to and why?

Any of her books

What about Davina Porter’s performance did you like?

Amazing. No one else could perform like she does

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

If I could have

Any additional comments?

On to the next book

Another wonderful adventure!

Another wonderful adventure, written and narrated so wonderfully. I feel as if I know these characters like they were friends. I can't wait to read the next one.

fantastic read.

I couldn't put this book down and I can't wait to begin the next one.