• Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (78,439 ratings)

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Outlander

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

This stunning blend of historical romance and time traveling adventure has captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world and catapulted author Diana Gabaldon to the top of the New York Times best seller list. Outlander introduces an exhilarating world of heroism and breathtaking thrills as one woman is torn between past and present, passion and love.

In 1945, former combat nurse Claire Randall returns from World War II and joins her husband for a second honeymoon. Their blissful reunion is shattered when she touches a boulder in an ancient stone ruin and is instantly transported to 1743 Scotland, a place torn by war and raiding border clans. Will Claire find her way back to her own time, or is her destiny forever linked with Clan MacKenzie and the gallant James Fraser?

©1991 Diana Gabaldon (P)1997 Recorded Books, LLC.

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"Davina Porter maintains the distinct voices she creates for each character throughout the lengthy narration. Her delivery of 18th-century language sounds authentic and is easily understandable." (AudioFile)

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Enthralling and captivating!

can't wait to read them all. Those Scottish men are addictive. My first retirement trip-Highlands of Scotland here I come.

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Excellent story, perfectly narrated. A must read

The Outlander series is one of the around. I found myself carried away in the pure romance, the struggles, and story as a whole.

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great

this was a very good book. I could not wait to finish. can't wait to continue.

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Wonderful Series!

If you've a love of history or happen to be an Anglophile as myself, you will quickly fall in love with this series!! As it feeds my cravings for both of the above, I am fully immersed in this world and reading with the unable to stop abandon of a great book! Come, meet Claire and her journey. Fall in love with Jaime Frasier! Walk thru the Highlands with the rest of us. Follow me: through the stones...

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An Enticing Read

I only bought this book because it was available on a cheap special price... but I'm so glad I did. It was very well researched, and Dianna Porter did a terrific presentation, especially with the accents. NOT a book for kids, as it graphically addresses the innocent suffering that occurs during times of polical struggle. It took a little while to get into, as the author presented a lot of detail in setting the scene, but worth perservering as the story really blossoms, with the theme of, what sacrifice is enough to protect the one you love? Gripping. Would highly recommend 'Outlander'.

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I am so hooked!

I stumbled upon Outlander when Audible ran a "start a series" special. I had no idea when I chose Outlander that I would be responsible for turning on so many people to this incredible series. I listened to the entire series (so far) in a row and simply couldn't stop. In fact, I bought the books so I could read when I couldn't listen and vice-versa! It is unfortunate that Audible doesn't have all the books unabridged. I had to get those from the library.

These books are a perfect blend of romance, history, and time travel.

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Davina Porter that says it all!

Davina Porter is such a fantastic narrator she makes this entire series come to life. This is one of my all time favorite series Diana Gabaldon is such a great author and the pairing of the great writing and the great narration makes it a hit!

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amazingly done

loved it
reminded me of an old fellow I once knew telling tells of his home land God rest him thanks for the story that I can remember him by

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love to read

great serious I really feel like I am in Scotland it's just so you in

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compared to the books

What made the experience of listening to Outlander the most enjoyable?

I have seen the 1st book as a tv series, starz network, and I have read the books, many years ago, and now listening to the audio is so enjoyable to be able to put faces to Jamie and Clarie etc is great! thank you

What did you like best about this story?

The love story

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

At first I had a hard time getting use to her but now I don't think anyone could have done a better job. I like the way she gets into character with each person. Way to go Davina Porter!

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

both

Any additional comments?

This series is so addictive, I am very happy that there are so many books in the series.

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