Voyager

Outlander, Book 3

By: Diana Gabaldon

Narrated by: Davina Porter

Length: 43 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

Diana Gabaldon's magnificent historical saga, begun with Outlander and Dragonfly in Amber, continues with this New York Times best seller. Set in the intriguing Scotland of 200 years ago, the third installment in the romantic adventures of Jamie and Claire is as compelling as the first. Now that Claire knows Jamie survived the slaughter at Culloden, she is faced with the most difficult decision of her life. She aches to travel back through time again to find the love of her life, but, in order to do that, she must leave their daughter behind. It has been 20 years since she and Jamie were forced to separate. Can she risk everything, maybe even her life, on a gamble that their love has withstood the long, rigorous test of time?

Diana Gabaldon's powerful, witty, and heroic characters lend themselves well to the rich, melodic narration accorded them by Davina Porter. Under her spell, listeners find themselves transported back through time to exciting, faraway places alive with people they would enjoy knowing.

©1993 Diana Gabaldon (P)1998 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"Triumphant....Her use of historical detail and truly adult love story confirm Gabaldon as a superior writer." (Publishers Weekly)

loved it

I this series. sooooo much I have to start the next one. hmm what was my favorite moment. lol I have to say I laughed out loud during so many moments. I don't want to give anything away. I laughed when he got upset over bre wearing a swimming suit with boys around. lol men were boys once upon a time.

I love this series

This is a book series that I will always be able to go back and read. Davina Porter is amazing as narrator brining Diana Gabaldon’s story to life. The characters are multifaceted and make you feel invested in their stories regardless of it they are main characters or supporting.
I have read through the books several times and look forward to whatever Gabaldon puts her pen to next.

Best series

I love this series . It’s my favorite to listen to while I commute to work.

I love this series

I recommend this series. It’s amazing and has so many ups and downs I can’t wait to finish this series

the reader? AMAZING the book? stole my heart.

This is one of those books that just sucks you in and doesn't let go. I've bought each book as soon as I finish the last and some days it breaks my heart that I can't slip through the stones myself. 100% worth the read, or listen. I do wish audible offered both options, a readable ebook and audio book in one. I listen to this series through my entire shift each day and it never gets old. I'm always excited to press play the next day, it makes work so much more bearable as well. buy it, I doubt you regret it 😊

A Standout in a Remarkable Series

I have enjoyed everything Diana Gabaldon has written, but am most fond of the Outlander series. While this third book in the series isn't my favorite, there is so much to recommend about it. First, it fills in gaps. This is where you learn what happened in the 18th and the 20th century during the years between Culloden and when Jamie and Claire are finally reunited. It also deals with the fact that the lovers are middle aged when they reconnect and yet the passion remains. The characters are fully developed, older and wiser. It also introduces and fleshes out secondary characters that play important parts going forward. And finally, like all of her books, it provides several great jumping off points - those story-lines in her books based on real events and/or real people that encourage you to investigate and learn more about that time, place or person on your own.

I think some of her very best writing is in the book's beginning, at the end of the battle when Jamie is waiting to die. And in the middle of the book in the scenes where Jamie and Claire are nervously and clumsily reunited. The section written that introduces Mr. Willoughby is priceless. As are the sections dealing with everyone else's reactions to Claire's return.

The end gets a little confusing and bogged down, but the first 9/10ths of this book more than make up for that.

Best of the series so far, and yes, too much sex!

The book is fantastic, just like the others. And the pace of this one picks up nicely from the beginning. I agree with previous reviewers - I'm no prude, but the sex scenes aren't subtle and can be just plain ridiculous (Frank and the nursing scene was the worst!!).
Can't wait for the last in the series... off to download now.

If you've read the other 2...

The first two books of this series enveloped the reader into the world of Claire and Jamie and the adventures they shared. If you've read the first two, this third installment is a must-read. Diana Gabaldon does an amazing job narrating, as always, and brings the personalities of each character to life. I definitely count myself a fan of the series.

However, it felt at times that the situations the characters encountered were a bit too numerous and over the top. (Kind of like a cartoon character that can't take 2 steps in a row without falling off a cliff or having a safe land on his head.) Also, I was expecting a bit more at the end, but don't want to say too much to spoil it for others.

It's...a bit much

There are almost no quiet moments in this installment of the series. I'm not disparaging action sequences or suspense, by any means. But once Claire gets back to Jaime, it's just one horrible incident after another until you get burned out, and have to take a break from the story. It's like the author had a list of awful catastrophes, and felt the need to cram them all into this book. While I wouldn't say 'don't bother', I will say don't try to listen for long stretches. You'll get disgusted and start muttering 'oh, *now* what?' and 'seriously?'.

great continuation of Outlander series

I enjoy this entire series. I think the narrator is perfect for the story.The story is entertaining and fun to listen to!