Voyager

Outlander, Book 3

By: Diana Gabaldon

Narrated by: Davina Porter

Length: 43 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

Diana Gabaldon's magnificent historical saga, begun with Outlander and Dragonfly in Amber, continues with this New York Times best seller. Set in the intriguing Scotland of 200 years ago, the third installment in the romantic adventures of Jamie and Claire is as compelling as the first. Now that Claire knows Jamie survived the slaughter at Culloden, she is faced with the most difficult decision of her life. She aches to travel back through time again to find the love of her life, but, in order to do that, she must leave their daughter behind. It has been 20 years since she and Jamie were forced to separate. Can she risk everything, maybe even her life, on a gamble that their love has withstood the long, rigorous test of time?

Diana Gabaldon's powerful, witty, and heroic characters lend themselves well to the rich, melodic narration accorded them by Davina Porter. Under her spell, listeners find themselves transported back through time to exciting, faraway places alive with people they would enjoy knowing.

©1993 Diana Gabaldon (P)1998 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"Triumphant....Her use of historical detail and truly adult love story confirm Gabaldon as a superior writer." (Publishers Weekly)

What a ride!

Would you listen to Voyager again? Why?

Yes I would listen to Voyager again. Because there is just so much to take in and savor I could read it again and again!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Voyager?

The Jamie & Claire reunion, the introduction of Lord John Gray and we learn about both Jamie & Claire's lives during their 20 year separation.

What about Davina Porter’s performance did you like?

I really feel like Davina does her homework. It doesn't sound like someone is reading a book to you. Davina becomes the characters and makes you feel like they are talking to you. For me especially Claire. Davina makes me feel like Claire is talking directly to me. You can hear Claire's (and all of the characters) emotion. You can hear a smile, or a grimace, smell a smell or feel a breeze in Davina's voice. Just superb!

If you could take any character from Voyager out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Jamie. Why?! Listen to it then you tell me!

This book isn't as good as the others, but its ok

this wasn't my favorite book in the series, but it's still worth reading / listening to. one might consider getting The Abridged version, she does tend to go on and on about non-essential details which do not further the storyline.

Romance and danger abounds in this book

Davina Porter has a gift for presenting all the voices of the characters in such a unique way that I easily can tell each character apart. “ I dinna ken” how she and the producers do it.

I really enjoy the story and the interwoven historical events makes me wish I had paid more attention in history class. Before listening to this next book I (you too) may want to study up on US history. I wonder if there is an Audible book for that?

What a story!!

Once again, a wonderful story narrated remarkably as well. Highly recommend. I can't wait to start book four.

Voyager

my favorite book if I had to choose. Bree finding out about her father finally. Claire finding out her true,soul mate
was still alive. finding all he had to do to survive the outrageous conditions after the horrible war and degradation
and slaughter after the war. also all that he could do to save his family from starving. basically just walking through
life until he went to prison.on and on from one adventure to another until his soulmate finds him and returns to him
to begin again another journey. wow and what a journey it becomes.....

An "edge of your seat" addition to the series

I am a big fan of the Outlander series and listening to them has made me a big fan of Davina Porter as well. She did an outstanding job with the narration, as usual. This book was difficult for me to put down at any point along the way. I don't want to spoil the story, but there was a lot of passion and several jaw dropping moments as well, and the entire thing was an emotional roller coaster ride. I actually took a little break from the series after this one because the story gripped me so much.

I am up to the 7th book and I will say that this is the last one I have rated as 5 stars. I felt like the first three books in the series all had a definable plot. For example, Outlander was Jamie and Claire's love story. Dragonfly in Amber was the story of trying to stop and then minimize the damage from the rising. Voyager was the story of Jamie and Claire's reunion. After that, I think Galbaldon's books have gotten more tedious and disjointed, and lack plot focus. I love several of the characters and so I will probably continue to muddle through as long as Galbaldon continues the series because I want to see what happens to the characters but I really think she has lost her focus and tries to cram too much detail into the world she has created.

Voyager is also the jump off point to Galbaldon's Lord John spinoff series and I recommend those as well. The narrator isn't as good as Davina Porter, but the stories have all been enjoyable.

What an adventure!

Really enjoyed Davina's narration. Continue to be impressed by Dianna's writing. It is particularly exciting to listen to a story featuring middle aged romantic leads.

loved it!!

Can't wait to listen to the next book! Riveting! awesome! Wonderful adventure takes you everywhere!

Love this series!

Diana Gabaldon is a great story teller. From the first book in this series, I have Been entertained, Educated and have fallen in love with the main characters
Davina Porter is one of the best Narrators I've listened to. Her talent in portraying each Character is magnificent
I can' t wait to read the next book in this series!

Voyager is a satisfying journey

This next part of Jamie and Claire's story does not disappoint. While it's sad to say goodbye to favorite character, new ones take their place in your heart. A satisfying read.