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)

Can't get enough!

Would you consider the audio edition of Voyager to be better than the print version?

Yes, I like the audio version because I can listen while doing mundane chores and also while driving.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Voyager?

When Claire went through the stones, I thought the book may be a little too unrealistic for me. But the story just got better and better.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene is when Claire and Jamie get married.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

My reaction was to want more of the story, and thankfully there are many more books in the series!

Love, Love, Love it.

This is my third trek through the pages, and I still love it. I find stories in it I had forgotten in prior readings.

My favorite book of the series!

Spanning continents with adventure and challenges , the Frasers story continues. Superb narration as all Davina Porter works are. Top notch writing.

I enjoyed this book.

I can't wait to listen to Drums of Autumns next. The narrator is simply wonderful.

Lovely

Would you consider the audio edition of Voyager to be better than the print version?

The narrator is amazingly versatile. Her Claire is somehow a proper war nurse and her Jamie a sexy warrior. It's an intriguing and addictive listen. Love the books but enjoy them more read aloud with the proper accents.

Voyager

I really enjoyed it. It free me in right away and never let go. Great boom

I love these books!

I started reading the series in 1998. anyone whom I've recommended the series 2 has come back saying they loved it every word every book and became fans themselves. even my husband who listen to the audio books is now enjoying the Starz television miniseries with me.

Just okay

Let me start off by saying how much I absolutely love love love Jamie and Claire. I'm rather obsessed.Loved the first two books. I heard really good reviews about this book but for me it was rather disappointing. I still can't get over the twenty years apart. That's a long time and personally think that was unnecessary and won't forgive Diana for doing that. I could live with ten but not twenty.I know that's how it's written but still saddens me.Even though this is beautifully written Diana seems to ramble on page after page about unimportant nonsense and briefly writes about the more important scenes. I just don't understand. I have read articles and watched interviews with Ms. Gabaldon and I'm pretty sure she says she just writes and doesn't plan the books out no template, no outline, nothing but what she has stored in her head.I'm unsure if I'm(sadly)going to continue reading this series. I haven't heard good reviews about the next book. It hurts to say that since I love the characters but I just don't like the way the story has played out. Some scenes are good but then there's 30 plus minutes of descriptive rambling. I found myself pushing the skip button many times to get to the good parts. I might give the next book a go but still unsure and very disappointed on how their story has been laid out.I will forever love Jamie and Claire and all the characters.

Love this series!

I'm loving this book series. it's been fun following Claire and Jaime through their adventures together.

Mea Culpa! Mea Culpa! Mea Maxima Culpa

What did you love best about Voyager?

Based on all the five star reviews Outlander had received, I tried another of Diana Gabaldon's books and Davina Porter performances. My problem and the reason I gave Outlander such a poor review turned out to be a cheap set of ear plugs that could not separate tones sufficiently to allow Davina's very excellent Scottish brogue be understood. I started reading the Voyager and once into it, returned to the Outlander to read what I couldn't hear before. The series is marvelous, captivating. As an orthopedist I find Diana's descriptions true to life, not glorified, very realistic as to the type of problems they present and the tools in each century to deal with them. The resultant disabilities are also "not forgotten" and remain true to life throughout the novels, i.e., Fergus' amputated hand remains an amputated hand and the resultant disability in the 1700's is very realistic. And to Davina Porter's narration, she is the best I have heard so far on over a 100 audible books. Her voices are consistent. Switching from Claire's English to James' Scottish brogue is masterful. The bed scenes are hilarious! I am so sorry I dissed you because of those rotten ear plugs. Please accept my sincerest apologies. You are the best!

What did you like best about this story?

Leaping from 20th to 18th centuries and back with the attendant historical data spot on and the social reaction to it so realistic.

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

Claire and Jaime. Jaime's "No's" in extended scottish brogue, coupled with a "lass" here and there tickled me.

Who was the most memorable character of Voyager and why?

Both Claire and James. Claire's femininity- as a cautious, conscientious surgeon unafraid to face problems for which she doesn't always have the materials.- as a lover, a mother, as a loyal person are all reasons why I like her so much. Jamie, almost for the same reasons. His being forced to be a gigolo to save his family from the reach of the British is particularly well described. Her courage under god awful scenes of torture and mayhem is commendable and surprisingly realistically described. She doesn't think she's brave. She just is.

Any additional comments?

Like the story I could go on and on. One would think the length of these books would make them tedious. I look forward to jumping into the car and driving long distances for my next "fix" of Claire and Jaimie.