• Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (78,364 ratings)

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Outlander

By: Diana Gabaldon
Narrated by: Davina Porter
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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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Wonderful!!!!

This book was so amazing.. Yes it was long but you just have to keep with it. I like to listen to multiple books at once, in different genres. That comes in handy with a book as long as this one. Sometimes the book seems overwhelming and rather than give up, I would just take a break and listen to something else for a while, sometimes I would go a few days before getting back to it. But I am so glad that I kept up with the story it was so compelling, I didn't want it to end. And I haven't bought the second book yet so I was glad that there was a free preview at the end of this book because I wasn't sure that I wanted to buy the next one. Now that I have listened to the preview I will be buying that book as soon as my credits come through.

The love scenes were nice and tasteful....
I would call them sex scenes but it seems more apt to call it love scenes. A lot of the books that I normally listen to are more on the erotic side so those I call sex scenes. The ones in the book weren't as bold as I'm used to but they were good nonetheless, and it didn't detract from the story.

Some people think that time travel is too far-fetched to make a good story...
That is not the case here, I pondered over this book for months debating with myself about getting it. This book is not some crazy back to the future type... Just give it a try, you won't regret it...

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Couldn't stop listening!!

The story was fantastic and captivating. I couldnt stop listeninf to it. Any chance I got I had my earphones in. The narrator was wonderful and very consistent as well. Excited to start the next book!

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Love it!

Love listening to it again after seeing the Starz show. Now I visualize the descriptions in morr vivid detail.

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Loved it again!

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

Yes, it is a complete escape!

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

No, but I've read the Outlander series, and thought I would enjoy it again to pass my time on my commute to work. I cannot stop listening -- she is Claire to me now :)

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

Definitely!

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History class has never been this absorbing!

Ms. Gabaldon has certainly done her homework to make the 18th century come alive. Engrossing!

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Love this book

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

I have read the book a couple of times and I always have a hard time with the beginning but listening to it I enjoyed it quite a bit more.

Any additional comments?

Warning: Listening to this audio book for extended periods will give your inner voice a Scottish accent. :)

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Best Series Ever!

I enjoyed listening to this book and all of the series. Davina Porter is an excellent reader and I felt like part of the story. My mind didn't wander while I was listening like I have with other stories. Audible20 Review Sweepstakes Entry

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The mini series and the book

If you have already watched the series on Starz then read the book now. You will find it spellbounding. I read all the books long ago. I really like the audio books now. Try it.

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Exciting historical fiction!

If this is not a reasonably accurate representation of the Highlands in the mid-18th century, it doesn't matter. It's engrossing and interesting, with good time travel paradox thrown in for good measure!

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amazingly breathtaking

I couldn't put this book down! This book is full of adventure & romance. I would highly recommend Outlander.

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