• Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (78,454 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)

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A riveting story line

well written with great detail in what it was like to live in 16th century Scotland. Perhaps a little bit to descriptive of their love life and Jamie being beaten within an inch of his life more times than I could count. All in all a great book.

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Great beginning

I found Outlander as a show but had to go back and see what the show might have missed. Aside from not getting to see Jamie, I loved this book. It was such a great way to start the series.

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The love that Jamie and Claire share.

The descriptions were so vivid that I felt that I was there and could almost smell the surroundings.

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The narrator!

Davina Porter is PERFECTION. After countless hours of this reading, I can’t wait to listen to the other novels she has contributed. Accents are spot on, clear and succinct, with perfect emotions that bring the characters and story to life.

Thank you, Mistress Porter, for making this most enjoyable.

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Your interest is kept alive and you will question…..Does she go back to reality?

Reader did a very good job of tone, inflection & feeling.
I so thoroughly enjoyed the storyline; characters are wonderful and villains disgusting. Will there be a sequel? We can only hope!

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Excellent narration

This was suggested to me a year ago and I just got to it about a month ago. I really enjoyed it, but still had so many questions. Huge brain fart on my part not to see if there were sequels. I’m a happy, happy boy right now knowing I only just scratched the surface of the series. This will make work FLY by.

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Amazing romantic historical fiction!

I've never seen the show but decided to take a listen to the audio book after someone recommended the show to me and I was not disappointed! The narrating was incredible and the story was enthralling. I couldn't stop listening til the story was done. top notch book!

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I’m sure this isn’t for everyone but damn good I loved it!

The characters are so in depth and the story line written so well I can’t wait for the next book!

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Very addictive

Couldn’t stop listening till it was done and will listen to it again! It’s very addicting and well done

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Wonderfully narrated and written

This book is wonderfully written and narrated beautifully. If you've watched the show but not read the books definitely read them!

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