• Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (78,485 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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Breathless

Loved it. It makes you want more. Watched series first, then read. Fantastic read !!

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Nice start to the story

The story of Claire Elizabeth Beauchamp Randall Fraser is very interesting.
Performance breaks in the recording are noticeable to the listener

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Great listen

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I loved hearing the different accents. The reader did a great job boucing between English and Scottish.

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Second time around

This is the second time around that I have read this book but first time with audio.it was great both ways! I highly recommend this book and the rest of them in the series. I can't wait for the 9th book!

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LOVED IT, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!?!

The narrator was magnificent, I had to keep reminding myself that only one person was reading the book. Her ability to switch voices is a real and rare gift.

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good story

good story, exceptional performance. WAAAAAY too many sex scenes. I'm not a prude by any means but jeezum. keep your clothes on a minute!

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great book

I don't really consider myself a romance novel reader, but the reviews on this were so good I had to give it a try. It was excellent.

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Wonderful!

loved it! made my long drive to work pleasurable. I can't wait to to star the next book!

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AMAZING READ

I NEVER read about time travel or anything sci-fi. But, I have this list of books I have purchased and my goal this year is to start at the top and work my way to the bottom. So, I started listening to this book and thought... OMG...I'm going to hate it. Well, let me tell you, I am hooked! I loved Claire and Jamie and now the only thing I'm disappointed about is I have to listen to about 35 more books before I add the rest of this series to my cue. I even ordered Starz so I could watch the series. Brilliant author who changed who I now am as a reader. Thank you for opening my world a little bigger.

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Magical, exciting, and VERY Sexy

Diana Gabaldon is a genius of the first order. Ms. Gabaldon has woven a story that mesmerizes, captivates, and excites. Of course, Outlander is more than a romance novel, but that doesn't take away from the fact that Jamie and Claire's relationship makes each page sizzle. And Davina Porter is a first rate narrator. I've listened to Outlander at least 3 times and each time Ms. Porter drew me in with her beautiful lilting voice. Have a great time listening to this wonderful tale of a love that transcends time.

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