• Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (78,448 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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Awesome !

Love the audiobook , completely addicted. I feel like I am on a beautiful journey with the characters.

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loved it

loved it and can't wait to read the second book I hope it has the same narrator

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Love, Love, Love this "listen"

Where does Outlander rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This story is among the top audiobooks I've listened to so far. I just stated audiobooks within the last year and I thourghly enjoy them to pass the time. This is one of my favorites so far.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Outlander?

There is an intensity to the story as a whole that draws you and keeps you held the entire time. You can't wait to see what happens next and how Claire and Jaime's relationship changes and blossoms.

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

I have not heard this narrorators performance before but was really impressed by her distinction in the characters. It is not easy to create all those separate characters and to keep them straight without having start to sound alike, but she did incredibly.

Any additional comments?

From start to finish I enjoyed this book immensely and will definitely relisten to this story. Instant Classic :-)

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Books are always better than the show.

Where does Outlander rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I positively loved this book, I knew nothing of the outlander series. Only that a few of my facebook friends were positively obsessed with it. For a while, I was curious how the storyline could last 30 hours, but it does, and its amazing.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I liked Claire, she's lined up to be a favorite being a main character and all. I can relate to her with her headstrong and stubborn attitude. I enjoyed how she brought "modern" medicine in to help the people around her. However if picking a non-main character, I would have to say Murtaugh, because its always fun when the burly, intimidating folks have the soft side.

What about Davina Porter’s performance did you like?

Davina Porter can preform both genders equally well, its always nice when I don't have to second guess if that male part is actually a male due to the womanly voice.
Also, the gaelic and scottish terms and phrases. I mean, DANG! I can't imagine what that looks like on paper, if I was reading the book in hand, I would likely just glaze right over it and continue on, missing the whole point.

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

I would love to, I patiently await when I get another credit to buy the other parts of the series. Its perfect for those who travel a lot as I do.

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Loved every minute of it

The reader did an unbelievable job of managing the tone of the story and dialects.

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Overall good, but

The he soft core port was way to much. I purchased this series on sale and the overall story is great, but I really don't need to hear about every newlywed sex encounter.

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Great

The book is great. Love that i Can listen while doing other things. Book and tv serie are alot alike

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Amazing narration!

If you could sum up Outlander in three words, what would they be?

Engrossing. Fascinating. Captivating.

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

Just the Outlander series, but I'm amazed by her skill. She bugged me when I first began listening, but I stuck with it and I'm glad I did. She has created both the female and male characters so visually for me with her wonderful narration.

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It's an addicting series. I read them when they first came out, but that was a long time ago, so it feels fresh and new to me. I can waste a LOT of time listening to these books!

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This book me places I know I have been. Thank you

I could see and feel all of it
..again my thanks. Ah yes the life of a Scotsman.

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Love it

Love this book series so much I am listening for a third time in a row!!

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