• Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (78,455 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)

Featured Article: So Many Branches—The Outlander Characters Family Tree


Wondering who Jamie's father is or how the Clan MacKenzie fit into other character arcs? We’ve pulled together an Outlander Family Tree to offer you an overview of several of the main Outlander characters and their relatives. There’s also a who's who of supporting characters of importance, and a description of the main clans at the end. Heads up: If you haven't yet listened to the books or seen the show, this post might contain spoilers.

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just amazing

i loved this book. the love twists and turns the strengh and courage are all amazing. the storyteller did a fanulpus job.

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Enjoyable

Would you listen to Outlander again? Why?

Most definitely. The story was fun and enjoyable.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

It was a great ending, but not enough to compel me to listen to the second book.

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

Not unless it was a 30 hour road trip.

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I'm in Love!

This was a great read! I got so immersed into it and could imagine I was there!

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Great Characters and Illustrative Narrative

I love the Outlander Series! Diana Gabaldon creates such great characters that are so well conceived and developed - every detail. Her writing is perfectly illustrative, creating a world that is so easy in which to get enveloped. Would recommend to most people with the exception of individuals sensitive to stories involving rape.

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Loved it!

My daughter recommended this story to me and I was NOT disappointed! The narrator did an amazing job with it, too!

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Outstanding storytelling.

This is writing at its best. I love the way time travel is captured here. I'll listen to this again and again.

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incredible meeting of minds

Davina Porter is a highly skilled narrator - blew me away and across the fields of Lallybroch. I am so grateful she narrates all of the books of this series. what a treat to pair these two masterminds together.

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Love this performance and the story,

but the editors need to screen these better. There were several spots where the editing cut off a word, another where I could hear somebody coughing in the background (chapter 16). Also.....reel sound noise was loud in some spots.

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Great Book.... can't stop listening

Better than the TV episodes and a great break from radio. Can't wait to start the next one.

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Excellent

Love this book and the audio version is awesome! Such a love story!! Looking forward to listening to book 2.

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