• Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (78,380 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: Jamie Fraser—An Outlander Character Guide


To understand what makes listeners love Outlander, you have to understand the characters. So, here is your guide to Jamie Fraser, the romantic lead and one of the major driving forces behind the Outlander series. At the heart of the story is the romance between Jamie and Claire, two people who ultimately would not let time or distance—even hundreds of years—keep them apart. He is fiercely loyal and will protect his family and loved ones at all costs.

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Awesome

Diana Gabaldon always does it right. Loved this book. Claire and Jamie are one of the best couples in the whole romance category.

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Excellent adventure

This book is listed as romance but it is so much more! Fantastic plot, intelligently written, & well developed characters. Diana Gabaldon completed her research on this one! Absolutely loved this story & I look forward to reading the rest of the series! I have now bought them all.

I've just finished this for the 2nd time. This time I listened to it audio style which only enhanced the story. It was read by Davina Porter who did a stellar job. 5 stars for the narration.

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The thrills of Outlander

This book was thrilling. just kept listening. didn't want to put it down and was sorry when it finished.

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I am hooked!

What did you love best about Outlander?

Its started with the TV Series, but it will end with the writer! I am about to start the third book and I never want it to end...

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jamie of course!

What does Davina Porter bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Two good eyes! Seriously, Davina Porter is one of the BEST female narrators that I have ever heard.

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Fantastic

This book is fascinating story with rich characters. It certainly isn't you're traditional sci fi/fantasy novel but it works. The narrator makes this a must listen. I throughly enjoyed listening to her scottish accent, and the correct pronunciation of all those Gaelic words.

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I love the narrator for this series.

I have read all the books in this series, more than once. I purchased the audio version for my husband, as he drives long distances for work. I found myself without a audio book to listen to while I work in my gardens. I have fallen in love with the stories all over again, due to the narrators voice. I am hoping she is the narrator for the whole series.

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Superb narrator

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. The story is great and intriguing, though I have some criticisms. The narrator makes the sheer length of it continuously engaging. How she manages all the voices and accents and moods is amazing.

What about Davina Porter’s performance did you like?

IMO, up to the best of the best British actors.

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Well balanced historical fiction.

Would you listen to Outlander again? Why?

I love details but after a while I could not bear it. Diana Gabaldon is a great writer but there were quite a few moments when I had to jump ahead past some of the details. At times I spent 2-3 minutes hearing about snow fall or the specific colors in a scene. Although the details seem to place me right in the characters mind, there is a specific moment when one needs to move on.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

no need to see the film... the audio book is better and leaves your own mind to work.

Any additional comments?

great series. I am loosing track of whick books Ive read. I need to look into my library

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Amazing!!

Great love story infused with laughter and passion. The only thing that caught me off guard is the narrators voice, she sounds much older than the main character. At first I had a hard time with it but it soon disappeared.

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Engaging

A little too smutty at times for my taste but still a good story line

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