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  • Dragonfly in Amber

  • Outlander, Book 2
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 38 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (46,153 ratings)

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Dragonfly in Amber

By: Diana Gabaldon
Narrated by: Davina Porter
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Publisher's summary

New York Times best-selling author Diana Gabaldon enchanted scores of fans with Outlander, her electrifying historical saga set in 18th-century Scotland. Now the sequel sweeps listeners back into the past as Claire relates more of her perilous sojourn there with her Scottish warrior husband, James Fraser. Twenty years after her strange journey back in time, Claire has returned to Scotland with her daughter, determined to share with her the secret she has harbored since her time travel. Still longing to know the fate of her beloved warrior, she recounts the story of her stay with him in the intrigue-ridden court of Charles Stuart and their attempt to avert the doomed Highlands uprising at Culloden. As her story unfolds, it reveals implications more far-reaching than even Claire could have guessed.

Narrator Davina Porter's gift for expression captures the history and flavor of a harsh place and time, and gives it the polish of a warm and engaging love story.

©1992 Diana Gabaldon (P)1998 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"Compulsively readable." (Publishers Weekly)
"A winning combination of vivid imagination and good common sense." (Kirkus)
"Diana Gabaldon is a born storyteller." (Arizona Republic)

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Loved it!

Would you listen to Dragonfly in Amber again? Why?

Yes in a few years because I will not forget it for awhile

What other book might you compare Dragonfly in Amber to and why?

Nothing that I have read so far

Which character – as performed by Davina Porter – was your favorite?

Jamie

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The Power of Love.

Any additional comments?

Davina Porter is great!

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love the reader. love the story

just as good as Jim Dale for Harry Potter. love it and the story line

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The Saga Continues....

.....this book does not disappoint! The continuing drama that wraps you in lits coils as Jamie and Claire continue their quest through history.....I continue to be impressed with the amount of research that must have gone into this book and the amazing talent of our storyteller who's ability to define a multitude of characters brings the book to life.....I move on to the next volume with happy anticipation!

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Love this series

What did you love best about Dragonfly in Amber?

Growing development of a varied cast of characters

What about Davina Porter’s performance did you like?

Love her voice an interpretations of different people

If you could take any character from Dragonfly in Amber out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Of course, Jamie - am I a fool!

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Good summer listen

What did you love best about Dragonfly in Amber?

It is an engaging story, with good historical detail.

What about Davina Porter’s performance did you like?

Davina Porter is superb.

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

Yes, but pace yourself. You will want it to last.

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Another Amazing Book

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely. The story and the narration are both incredible.

What did you like best about this story?

I was very invested in the characters so I liked knowing what happened to them after the end of book one. The story carried me away into the magic all over again.

What does Davina Porter bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The accents that she affects are fantastical. She really creates a new dimension for the characters.

Who was the most memorable character of Dragonfly in Amber and why?

Most memorable for me would have to be Jamie. Why? There is no real answer, it is just a feeling.

Any additional comments?

Great Listen.

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Davina’s voice is expressive

I actually am comforted by her voice be it Jamie’s rugged but soft voice and Colum’s rough deep raspy voice.
She can keep my attention in bumper to bumper traffic on Long Island on my 90 minute commute home.
I’ve cried in my car, let out shrieks of laughter, and felt all fuzzy inside too.
She’s amazing in how she has the Galic tongue rolling dialect down pat!!!

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Continuing the wonderful timeless journey.

Can't wait to begin the next epic trail for Claire and Jamie. Never enough words!

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Romance with adventure

I loved the story of true love that survives the test of time past or present. The action and adventure they have makes it exciting to listen to. Love that Claire is smart and savvy to deal with a country at an age where women that is going to w

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Too lengthy at the start

The first half of the book was fairly boring, if it hadn't been read to me then I wouldn't have finished it. Way too much plot contributed to politics and gossip. The last part of the book was much better though, and made me want to listen to the next one in the series.
Great performance in my opinion, really good contrast of character voices and accents.

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