• Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (78,484 ratings)

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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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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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At least Geillis put her husbands out of misery

I find myself totally devoid of sympathy or interest in the Claire Fraser character. Don't get me wrong, I love all the history and Jamie Frazer. I just can't stand how Claire torments her two husbands. The only difference between Claire Fraser and Geillis Duncan is that Geillis put her husbands out of misery alot quicker.

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Outlander

I have read and listened to this series and novellas 4 times now and it just gets better every time.

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Wonderful narrator

I am not a fan of romance novels and thought this was historical fiction, which it is -- in part. The narrator is so wonderful however that she pulled me into the book and held me there even when I realized it wasn't what I usually prefer. I am taken with the story now & could listen to Davina Porter forever.

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Amazing! Can’t wait to start the next in the series.

Beautifully written story of love mixed with action and history. I can’t wait to start the next in the series.

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Excitingly hard to turn off.

I was circumspect about audibooks until this one, how lovely. I saw the TV series and this was icing on the cake.

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Best Books I Have Ever Read.....Says How Great!

What did you love best about Outlander?

Easier to answer what didn't I like about it? I liked everything!!! It is a romance, an adventure, and a marvelous story about how we survive. Claire is every woman we want to be like; Jamie is like the man every woman wants; the story is about true events. Sigh....I loved it from the first page.

What did you like best about this story?

The story begins with a loving couple on vacation to reconnect and then moves to a thrilling adventure unplanned which makes it all the more wonderful. I sure wish those standing stones were real but alas....there is some fiction in this historical novel. I like historical fiction best.

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

Claire was performed best followed closely by Jamie. Davina is a marvelous narrator so when she changes voices it is hard to believe that the voice is not coming from a man. I was just enthralled by the whole performance. I mean, how does she keep the voices straight? The listener can recognize each one.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

NEVER, NEVER MAKE THIS INTO A FILM.

Any additional comments?

The audio is better than the text but a movie would ruin it all.

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