• Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (78,325 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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Wow!

Exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed listening on my way to/from work and once a week I got to see it come to life in the Starz series.

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awesome

You will not be disappointed. it is definitely worth the credit. The performance was great!

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great story

story was amazing, but narrator sounded 50, not 27. she did all the other voices just fine, but sounded too old to be Clair. the story was so good that I got past the narrator's voice. mostly.

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An extremely good romance novel.

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

Yes, with the understanding the book mainly takes place around a couples love affair.

What other book might you compare Outlander to and why?

Do not have a comparison this is not my typical book. I was expecting something a little different.

Which character – as performed by Davina Porter – was your favorite?

James Fraser

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

It had a couple laughs and couple of parts that got pretty dark. A pretty good range of emotion.

Any additional comments?

I have started the second book and really have enjoyed the beginning. The review rankings seem to get better as the series goes on. The first book is 33 hours but wasn't hard to listen to and I found myself enjoying it more and more. I think if you enjoy the romance side of this book it will be well worth your time and open you up to the second book which will be even better.

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Fabulous on every level!

This was my first Audible order, after many recommendations from fellow Outlander fans. They were absolutely right about Davina Porter's wonderful performance. Of course the source material is stellar to start, but this reading is the icing on the cake.

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WOW........THE BEST STORY EVER!

Would you listen to Outlander again? Why?

I have actually listened to it too many times to count already!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Outlander?

Too many memorable moments to pick one! Everything in the story touches your heart and stays there forever.

What about Davina Porter’s performance did you like?

Davina Porter is the absolute best at reading like a Scot. I cannot imagine reading the book in print. I could never sound as wonderful as Davina and her accent MAKES the story come alive.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The book is just one moment after another that moves a person. Jamie's love for Claire is always a very moving moment.

Any additional comments?

The entire Outlander series is great. Diana keeps the story going and you just want to keep reading. I've never physically been to Scotland, but I feel like I've been there many times through the story. It has made me scour the internet for pictures of Scotland and particularly the area the story takes place in. Apparently, a movie and a TV series are in the making.........I along with millions of others are patiently waiting for this to happen. I cannot get enough of OUTLANDER!!! If you haven't read it......you best get started.....you won't regret it!

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Wonderfully engaging!

Wow! A great story and so much of it! Plenty of action, romance, and is playfully knowledgeable of the time and legends. The reader is fantastic!

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Im heading to Scotland in two weeks!!

loved all of it, just be prepared to get sucked in to all the books that follow.

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Love it

If you could sum up Outlander in three words, what would they be?

The greatest series I've listened to in a ling time, love the narrator.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Clare

Which scene was your favorite?

All of them

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

Laughed out loud many times

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Masterful storytelling

What made the experience of listening to Outlander the most enjoyable?

Diana Porter's narration is amazing! It's easy to forget it's a narration.. You start to believe you're actually hearing Claire speak in real-time, with every surprise and inflection.

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

She really gives life and voice to Claire. I could not have done it better in my own head. Listening to her tell the story made this a richer experience than reading it myself would have done. Plus, her scottish accents are just different enough to differentiate characters but not overwhelming to the point of cartoonishness.

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

It made me instantly regretful when it was over. I purchased book 2 in the series immediately.

Any additional comments?

This book has been out for decades. I knew my step-mom loves this series, so somehow I always kind of classified it as older-woman chick-lit of some kind. I'm in my 20's and now I wish I'd gotten this book sooner... It pulls you in with great storytelling that crosses genres.

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