• Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (78,421 ratings)

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Outlander

By: Diana Gabaldon
Narrated by: Davina Porter
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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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BEST ROMANCE SERIES EVER!

Would you consider the audio edition of Outlander to be better than the print version?

Yes, I love my 1st ED, signed hardcovers of this series, but the audio is like being there, had to get everyone!

What did you like best about this story?

the enduring love & faith of Jamie & Claire

Have you listened to any of Davina Porter’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

not sure, I hear Jamie & Claire

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

LOVE CAN REALLY BE TIMELESS

Any additional comments?

I started with this author in 1992, and have all the series & connecting stories, and cannot wait for the next one to drop in June, which I will also buy in audio!

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Without Words

Do yourself a favor and read this book. Stunning imagery, loveable characters, and beautiful descriptions. You will be so caught up that you won't be able to help falling in love with this book.

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Captivating.

I couldn't wait to get back to listening to it. The narrator was excellent, very good at different accents and intonations.

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Outlander is a compelling story

Would you listen to Outlander again? Why?

Years ago I read the book and loved it. I now have it to listen to whenever I get the urge.

What other book might you compare Outlander to and why?

I find Outlander as complelling as Twilight. One is about a human and a vampire finding their ultimate mate and Outlander is about a woman that has to travel back to the 1700s to find her perfect mate.

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

Davina Porter's interpertations of the characters are critical to the story and her accents are so wonderful to listen to.

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

There are many moments in the book that moved me. The one that comes to mind would ruin the book for someone else if they read it here.

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Wonderful story

What did you love best about Outlander?

I love the suspense and love story in this series. Very well done! Enjoyed every minute.

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Absolutely supper

I really was skeptical about getting this book but,am so glad I did enjoy the action and adventure and most of all the love story about Jamie and Claire and their adventure. You will not regret the credit or cost. Narrator is awesome and does a marvelous job with all the many characters. I love it and is now starting book two.

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Outlander

I can see how much the characters have grown since this book. It is so well written, I loved it, but the ones to come are hinged off this one. I love how Jamie and Claire fell in love after they were married. The wedding night was perfect!

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Too much sex

What's the first thing you do when you transported back 200 years? Why abandon you r marriage and saddle up with the first stud you find. Forget about curious questions about how it happened, don't bother sharing any kind of future knowledge just get you some more sex. I swear this author has a sex scene every other page. Oh and her female character gets paddled and reconciled to it a bit too quickly. Now if that is all you want out of your trip into the past then great get this book. I had little interest in finishing the book and decided not to waste 15 hours more in the sack with characters that hadn't bathed and probably stank like the back end of a horse. This book might be popular but I hated it. There is not many books that I can say that about.

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Addictive and compelling

If you like stories which makes you feel as if you are walking along side the main characters, Outlander will do that for you. I fell in love with some, was afraid of others, hated a few, and embraced their entire world as my own. A fabulous escape from reality and a beautifully detailed historical fiction which left me wanting more.

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My all time favorite

I think there is no book in the world that I love more than Outlander.

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