The Outlandish Companion: International Edition

Companion to Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, and Drums of Autumn

By: Diana Gabaldon

Narrated by: Davina Porter

Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

Number one New York Times best-selling author Diana Gabaldon has captivated millions of listeners with her critically acclaimed Outlander novels, the inspiration for the Starz original series. From the moment Claire Randall stepped through a standing stone circle and was thrown back in time to the year 1743 - and into a world that threatens life, limb, loyalty, heart, soul, and everything else Claire has - listeners have been hungry to know everything about this world and its inhabitants, particularly a Scottish soldier named Jamie Fraser.

In this beautifully illustrated compendium of all things Outlandish, Gabaldon covers the first four novels of the main series, including:

• Full synopses of Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, and Drums of Autumn
• A complete listing of the characters (fictional and historical) in the first four novels in the series, as well as family trees and genealogical notes
• A comprehensive glossary and pronunciation guide to Gaelic terms and usage
• The Gabaldon Theory of Time Travel, explained
• Frequently asked questions to the author and her (sometimes surprising) answers
• An annotated bibliography
• Essays about medicine and magic in the 18th century, researching historical fiction, creating characters, and more
• Professionally cast horoscopes for Jamie and Claire
• The making of the TV series: how we got there from here, and what happened next (including My Brief Career as a TV Actor)
• Behind-the-scenes photos from the Outlander TV series set

For anyone who wants to spend more time with the Outlander characters and the world they inhabit, Diana Gabaldon here opens a door through the standing stones and offers a guided tour of what lies within.

©2015 Diana Gabaldon (P)2020 Recorded Books, Inc.

A Must Read !!! Cover to Cover of Fab

Every little thing, it's all in here.
The purchase & production notes on the series?
It's in there!

All the Questions folks ask the Author? Ditto
Typical Author's day? Yes, amazing!
Book Tours, RESEARCH, doing it all by herself because who has time to tell someone what you really want when you don't know until you see it?

Fascinating facts of imagination being reality later -- the "Dun Bonnett" was actually named Jamie Fraser. OMG.

SYNOPSIS of each book covered by this Companion? A remarkable read. I read each book, stopped, heard the synopsis, and then went on to the next.

You have to buy this book, you MUST.

Insight into DG Herself

Don't listen to "butt cooties" while drive or operating machinery! Excellent listening experience; Ms.Porter reads excerpts and synopses of the books, DG reads her personal thoughts and processes, the astrological readings are an amazing bonus both in content and context.

Diana's comments are very interesting

On my subsequent listening, I am labeling chapters or sections with bookmarks and so noting the times and number of times I have appreciated this series. I am am almost ready for Season 5.

Great overview of first 4 books & more

Loved learning how the author writes and her experiences with being in an episode of the Outlander series. Recommend this to anyone.

Some interesting stuff

D. Porter's narration is excellent as always. Unfortunately D. Gabalon a is not. There are awkward starts stops & pauses. It's not professionally done. However she does share some interesting insight about the story, characters & how she writes.

Awesome companion to the books.

I loved this book and would highly recommend it to anyone who has read the books, seen the series or both. I thoroughly enjoyed it all.

Interesting

I never realized how much there is to fiction writing. It's amazing how writers create a whole world all on their own.

Great Highlander Summation

Would you listen to The Outlandish Companion (Revised and Updated) again? Why?

Most likely NO, since I have listened to all of the full length books about 7 times.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The story revolves around Jamie and Claire but I really like Jamie's sister Jenny.

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

Oh yes.......exquisite as always. Love Diana's story but love the way Davina captures and protrays each charactor.

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

I laughed, I cried, I set on the edge of my seat.

Any additional comments?

For someone who hasnt listed to all of the books and doesnt really want to but wants to catch up on the story.....this would be the book.

Diana is awesome!

I loved hearing Diana's story's , letter comments and how she reacts to others criticism/views. her 'footnote s ' are the best!!!

Wonderful l!!

I enjoyed the book even more than the series itself. It was delightful! I'm glad I gave it a try.... what a treat!