• Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (78,483 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: Outlander—Books vs. Show


If you’re wondering about the similarities and differences between the Starz series Outlander and the series of books it's based on, check out our rundown. In many ways, both the TV series and the book series tell the same story and introduce fans to the same characters. It's a compelling story filled with drama, twists, plenty of sexy moments, and even a bit of humor. But which version tells the story better: the books or the show? There are plenty of differences and unique elements that make each version distinct.

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Spell bounding

I cried, I laughed out loud, I love this book and I have fallen madly in love with me some Jamie! Ms Porter brings all of the characters to life. I can’t wait to start the second book in this series. I have not watched the TV series and I’m not sure if I will because I’m enjoying the audible version so much. I highly recommend it!

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Excellent

Read it after watching the show. It's different enough to still be interesting and narration is great!

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Fantastic

Hearing the accents of the characters was wonderful. The story came alive and the book was enjoyable even more so.

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Great Accents!

I knew the book was going to be amazing because I 've watched the show, but I was very impressed with the reader's abilities.

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love the book

love the book it was very long but it was very good lots of action packed moments in it wanting for more

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Sucker for the TV series, went back for the book

Usually something is lost in translation between book and screen, but the series stays pretty close to the book, though skips through some pretty important parts. The depth of Jamie and Claire’s relationship is built on the intensity of and the recovery from rape, dealt with much more extensively in the book. Whereas the show entertains you, the book, written in first first person, casts you as the main protagonist. Davina Porter is sublime, voicing a huge array of characters, male and female through an array of accents and ages, all believable. And for the guy who called this chick lit, wow, you missed a lot of blood and guts and accurate history brought life. Also, dude, this is a good “how to book.”

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simply beautiful

one of the books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. The story was beautiful and written so well. can not recommend enough

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great

loved it just like the show. I would recommend listening to the story. can't wait to listen to the next book in the series.

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Fabulous!

Absolutely loved listening to this book. The storyline is captivating. I could barely stop listening when I needed to tend to other things. The narrator's voice brought to mind the voices of my relatives, all born in Scotland. I am first generation American. The only downside is you can hear very faint voices and noises in the background of the recording. A bit distracting.

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Great story

Great story, the reader was easy to listen to and really get into the book. ♥

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