Outlander

Outlander, Book 1

By: Diana Gabaldon

Narrated by: Davina Porter

Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins

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.

Critic reviews

"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)

How have I lived without this story?

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

One of the best audiobooks I have ever listened to. Davina Porter's performance is wonderful, pulling you deep into the world Diana Gabaldon created.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Outlander?

I think the moment that stood out so strongly to me was when Jamie and Claire reconciliate after his 'punishment'. It's not just about the sex so much as the emotion in this scene. She angry with him, rightfully so. But her need to be with him is stronger and she knows she's not complete without him.

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

I actually had not listened to Davina Porter before, but I knew I would never be able to listen to another 'Outlander' book unless she narrated it (to my pleasure, she has narrated them all). :)

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Jamie is willing to let Claire go but you know it's killing him. Even though most readers (like myself) are already in love with Jamie and wanting her to go to him, you can still understand and sympathize with Claire at the turmoil of choosing between Frank and Jamie.

LOVED the audio version!

Adding audio to my Kindle books was one of the best investments I've ever made!

It was so much better being able to "hear" the dialog, giving me a wonderful and enriched reading experience.

The narrator was spectacular. Having a clear distinction between characters made the listening experience so much better!

I love DG books. Davina is wonderful!

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

I am a huge DG fan, and this is my first time trying audio books.
Davina Porter is a wonderful narrator :-)

What about Davina Porter’s performance did you like?

wonderful!

Wonderful!

I was looking for an audio book that would take me on a journey and was not disappointed.

GOOD ENOUGH TO BE A MOVIE

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

The narrator does such a great job with the voices, especially the male voices, and the different dialects.

I usually read a book first then buy the audio, but with this series I have found that the narration is so much more enjoyable than the read.

What did you like best about this story?

I really like the history aspect, giving what I believe to be an enlightening look at a period of history that I was not very knowledgeable of.

What about Davina Porter’s performance did you like?

The narrator does such a great job with the voices, especially the male voices, and the different dialects.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

At the end when Claire and Jamie were in France fighting Jamie's demons. Very moving!

Great book with a fairly good performance

I love the book, and am a fan of the TV series as well. I do love the narration and it goes off without a hitch, however there are times when it is so quiet, yet you can hear people speaking and coughing in the background. It was fairly distracting at times. But in all, excellent audio book!

Awesome

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

Yes

What did you like best about this story?

The premise of the whole story.

What about Davina Porter’s performance did you like?

Her ability to change her voice.

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

Yes, I did both.

Any additional comments?

I am sad that I have to wait for my next credit to listen to the next book.

Enjoyable, Indeed I'm going onto Book 2 now

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

I'm into hard Sci Fi so not the top of my list

What was one of the most memorable moments of Outlander?

(SPOLIER - The part where she nearly went back to the present but changed her mind and went back to Jamie.

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

Claire

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

Love across the ages

Any additional comments?

I am an aficionado of Time Travel, so picked this up hoping there would me more, Paradoxes etc. There isnt, she goes back and has a life. It was good though but a bit mills n Boon.

Breathless wonder

I found myself in the midst of it all my feet hurt and my body just as cold. It even was as real as the smell that emanated from my body as I realized I needed a hot shower.

One of my all time favorites

I have read and listened to the series too many times to remember.
Davina Porter is the best narrator, ever!!