• Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (78,515 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.

Critic reviews

"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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Curious about the world of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series? You're not alone—the time-traveling, globe-trotting romance series has amassed legions of fans worldwide, a number that has only grown with the success of the Starz television adaptation of the same name. But what if you want to go deeper? We've gathered up a list of the major locations (and the real world places that inspired them) in the Outlander universe thus far.

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Loved it all over again. Beautifully narrated.

I'm a true fan, having read, watched, chatted, and now listened to Outlander. It is truly one of my favorite stories.

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Wonderful book with strong storyline

Entertaining, intriguing and full of sex, love and life choices. A great book. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys history, romance, witchcraft, family and mystery.

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Give me another 100 miles to drive

I was a little hesitate about getting this book because of other reviews. .The book started a little slow but that's with most books
As a truck driver this is when I wish I had another 100 plus miles to drive because I didn't want to stop with the book
Love the book and the narrator was PERFECT

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Love this Scottish yarn

The narrator's pronunciation and accents add to the enjoyment of this book. Can't wait to go to Scotland! Maybe I'll try dancing amongst the stones?

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good book

I have read this book several times. enjoyed hearing it read while I work and run errands. live having both book and digital.

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wonderful!

I loved it. Really enjoyed hearing it read. I've read it before, but apparently skimmed over a lot

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Outlander is a great introduction to this series!

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

I would recommend this book to anybody who enjoys historical romantic fiction.

What did you like best about this story?

I love the concept that standing stone circles could be a conduit to another time. I found Claire's story of grappling with the differences between the 20th century and 18th century cultures as well as general way of life very engaging. Jamie is a larger than life character and quite easy to fall in love with. I could wish Jamie's torture scenes weren't so graphic, but they do serve to illicit sympathy for both Jamie and Claire.

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

Davina Porter's narration is fantastic and one of the best aspects to this audio book, especially her Scottish accents.

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

A sweeping drama that asks if we had a chance to change history, could we and should we?

Any additional comments?

I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.

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Loved the accents

Would you listen to Outlander again? Why?

No, but only because it was so long. I really enjoyed it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

favorite character was Jamie, of course. How could you not love this sensitive, strong, stubborn, and great lover.

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

THe accents were the best part of the book. When I listened I completely forgot that it was one woman reading. She did a fantastic job

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes I cried a few times in the love scenes.

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Fabulous story....and read perfectly

Read perfectly, with wonderful accents. The story is captivating. Jamie and Claire, truly meant to be together.

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Spell binding!

A great mix of mysticism, history, romance, passion, this novel goes to the heart of what love is while giving us inspiration to live truly.

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