• Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (78,443 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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great book!

loved it! it was a great story, wonderfully written, and well narrated. I didn't want to stop listening! can't wait to watch the series.

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Meh

Not that the narrator didn't perform well, but I can't get past her voice for Claire. She sounds much older and matronly, it's hard to imagine her as the character, which ruins it a bit for me since it's from Claire's point of view.

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Highly Recommend!!

like the show, then you will LOVE THE BOOK! Very well performed!! It's a must have!!

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Fabulous

A captivating story with vivid characters set in a detailed portrayal of 18th century Scotland. Tense moments, twists, and a beautiful love story, all written and narrated superbly. Loved it!

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love Diana and Davina

loved it! ready to start the next book. it's only 50+ hours and 7 more after that.

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Most creative historic novel.

I discovered the Outlander series on Starz and had to get the books. A very creative storyline, exquisite narration performance, coupled with beautiful descriptive writing that puts the reader in the midst of all the action! Looking forward to the rest of the series of books!

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amazing

every bit as. gripping as any great historical drama. well written. well researched. thank you Diana

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Great readers and good story but you can hear coughing and talk in the background.

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Great story

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Great storey, great orator. Good plot and characters. Love love love it, highly recommended.

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A must read/listen

A beautifully written book, rich with detail of Scotland in both the 18th and 20th centuries. I am eager to begin the next book in the series.
Davina Porter's reading was artfully done. She does a beautiful job of transitioning from one character to the next.

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